You can use the Flex Timer in conjunction with the Gardena Soil Moisture Sensor.

Features

Automated irrigation - Save Time Your Garden will always be irrigated, even when you aren't home. Automatic irrigation is optimised to run in the morning and evening so that less water evaporates.

Easy Operation The innovative external rotary element makes the selection of data simple and quick, and a confirmation button operates through pressing and turning. The LC display shows all settings at a glance and you can protect these setting from being inadvertently adjusted, thanks to it's weatherproofing operating unit having an optional key lock.

Easily water potted plants/troughs/baskets Due to the extra-short watering duration in seconds and the ability to be able to activate these durations up to 6 times a day, the Flex Timer is ideal for use with a drip irrigation system; perfect for plants in pots and troughs on a balcony/patio. Plant containers require frequent, small amounts due to their limited soil volume.

'Safe Stop' Technology If the energy levels of the battery are too low to completely control and irrigation process, the timer will not commence with this process. You can easily tell when the battery needs replacing thanks to the battery level indication in the display.

'Water Now' function You can manually activate the system if the irrigation needs to be started immediately. There is no need to remove the unit from the tap or change the settings either.

Water Saving Operation You can use the Flex Timer in conjunction with the Gardena Soil Moisture Sensor. The Sensor will not activate the automatic irrigation is the soil moisture is already sufficient, saving you water and offering an improved water supply for plants.

The Gardena Water Control Flex is one of a fantastic new and innovative range of water timers, designed around making irrigation flexibly and easily controlled. The timer can be connected directly to a tap (3/4" or 1" Threaded) and is battery operated. An external rotary element makes the selection of data easy, with the LC display showing all settings at a glance. Irrigation time periods can be adjusted in cycles of seconds making this timer ideal for use with a drip irrigation system.

Specifications

• Energy Supply - 1 x 9V alkaline battery (not included)
• Minimum Operating Pressure - 0.5 BAR
• Maximum Operating Pressure - 12 BAR
• Connection - 3/4" or 1" Threaded Connection to a tap. Quick Click Outlet.
• Watering Duration - 1 Second to 99 Minutes
• Watering Frequency - Every 4/6/8/12/24/47/72 Hours

Requires 1 x 9V alkaline battery (not included)

The timer must be removed from the tap and drained of any sitting water before the first frosts and stored over winter indoors in a frost-proof garage or shed in an upright position.