Automate garden watering using straightforward programming easily set up in under 5 minutes. Save up to 20% vs some leading brands. See Full Description
• Set your timer at the time you would like your system to switch on. Watering will commence immediately after programming. • Plan and program watering time by using the additional feature Delay button - allows you to set your programming and have it start at the desired watering time. Hold the delay button down until the LED light shows and press the delay button for every hour of delay you want. • Two outlets work independently of each other, allowing you to set two zones at different times to ensure you maximise the water flow. • Operating Water Pressure: 0-8 Bar - Compatible with the water head weight generated from a Water Butt.
Easy Set-Up
• Watering can be customised to run from 1 minute to 120 minutes, with frequency ranging from 1 Hour up to 1 week. • Manual Watering Function - Set the frequency button to MAN and the run time dial to the length of the required watering cycle. • The timer requires 2 x AA batteries (not supplied) - we recommend using non-rechargeable, brand new at the start of the watering season. • Low Battery Indicator - an LED light battery indicator will flash once every 4 seconds to indicate the battery is fully functional allowing you to swap batteries if the timer is low.
Watertight Solutions with Tried and Trusted Durability
• Metal mesh filter provides a high-quality water filtration solution, prolonging the life of the timer. • The protective clear cover ensures settings are maintained and provides a quick visual reference. • The high-quality connectors feature internal and external O-rings to ensure extra reliability against leaks.
Leading Brand Compatibility
• Each individual outlet can connect to any quick click connection via the use of the two 3/4" male connectors, or alternatively connects to any 3/4" female threaded accessory or connector. Hand thread the timer to the tap - do not use tools and overtighten. • The HydroSure Dual Outlet Water Timer comes with two 3/4" Male quick-click connectors and a 3/4" - 1" tap connector which are compatible with other leading irrigation brands. • Top Tip: When using the manual feature, the timer will cancel the current set watering program. Install a Water Distributor before the timer to allow attachment of a hose pipe or other manual watering methods without disrupting the timer.
System Maintenance
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. Remove the internal filter and clean under running water ensuring the mesh and rubber seal are intact before replacing it inside the timer. Top Tip: The water timer is water-resistant, not water-proof. Do not submerge your timer underwater.
Solutions That Work
The HydroSure Dual Outlet Water Timer is designed with the gardener in mind, including additional features and high-quality materials for every day solutions that work, for up to 40% less.
Dimensions
Height (Including Connector): 16cm
Height (Excluding Connector): 12.5mm
Width: 15cm
Depth: 9cm
The connection collar spins independently for easy connection to taps located close to the wall.
Irrigation Timer Frequently Asked Questions
My Timer has two outlets, can I run both at the same time?
A timer with more than a single outlet should have each outlet programmed to water at different times due to pressure restrictions from your water source. A large number of emitters on the same pipe run require more pressure than the output from your water source. A dual outlet water timer allows you to use the available water outputted from your tap to irrigate different areas of your garden at different times. This is also known as zoning an irrigation system.
Example: If the flow rate from your water source is 540 Litres per hour and you are using Stream Drippers that output 40 Litres per hour, you can use up to 12-13 emitters from each timer outlet (Flow Rate Divided by Emitter Output).
How long do the batteries last in an Irrigation Timer?
At the start of every watering season, install brand new good quality batteries and remove the batteries at the end of the watering season whilst the timer is in storage.
Depending on how often and for how long the watering cycles are set, the batteries should last up to 6 months without needing replacement.
You may find that batteries require replacement more often if your timer is set to water twice a day every day as this requires the timer to generate significant amounts more power to operate the internal valves.
Top Tip: Internal mechanisms that start to make a lot of noise indicate the timer requires a new set of batteries.
Does an irrigation timer remember the set watering program?
Each time the batteries are replaced, the timer will commence watering cycles from the time the batteries are changed. For this reason, change the batteries at the time you would like watering cycles to begin and reset the program.
Please Note: Water timers will wipe the pre-set program when switched to the manual function. For flexible watering, use alongside a Water Distributor to switch the water flow to each outlet without disrupting the timer.
My timer has no clock, how do your set the time you want to water?
It is advisable to set your timer to water early in the morning or late in the evening. As most irrigation timers work off a countdown mechanism, the user must wake up early to set the timer at the exact time they would like it to commence its first watering cycle.
The HydroSure Dual Outlet Timer has a built-in ‘Delay’ feature for ultimate convenience. This means you can set the timer at any time of day and activate the delay feature to program watering for the preferred time.
Are Tap Timers Temperature and Weather Resistant?
• Irrigation timers are water-resistant however, during prolonged forecasted wet weather conditions, disconnect your timer from the tap and irrigation system and bring it indoors. This prevents saturating the internal mechanisms that affect the longevity of your tap timer. Alternatively, a timer installed in a sheltered position or with a DIY protective canopy can be left out during such conditions.
• Bring your timer into a frost/damp-proof shed or garage after the watering season has finished and before the first frost. Your timer features complex internal mechanisms and valves easily damaged by cold weather.
Can the timer be installed horizontally or on its side?
For best results, install your tap timer to the tap in a position where the outlet is facing directly towards the floor. Installing the unit horizontally, on its side or even tipping it upside-down interferes with the direction of water flow and can cause damage to the internal mechanisms.
How do I know if my Irrigation Timer is working?
Most timers arrive complete with a test feature allowing you to check the unit is working. Often this requires you to turn the run time dial to the ‘ON’ position. If you can hear a buzzing noise and the LED light indicator is flashing green, the unit is working correctly.
Top Tip: Before going away on holiday, have your timer fully set up to irrigate your garden for at least a week beforehand. This will allow you to check the system is adequately watering your plants and is switching on at the required times.
How do I attach irrigation pipe or hose pipe to my irrigation timer?
Hosepipe Connection: HydroSure Timers arrive complete with a male outlet tap connector for a simple connection to a Garden Hose using a Hose End Connector. Use any size hose pipe and quick-click connector as the included tap connector is fully compatible.
Irrigation Pipe Connection: Most irrigation systems are built using LDPE Pipe. This is easily connected to HydroSure Tap Timers by replacing the included tap connector with a Barbed or Nut Lock Tap Connector with a ¾” female thread. HydroSure has a range of barbed/nut lock tap connectors to fit multiple pipe sizes - choose an irrigation pipe that best suits your requirements. Top Tip: HydroSure timers are compatible with Irrigation Filters and Pressure Reducers – Further customise your irrigation system by attaching it to the male threaded outlet of your timer.
