Orbit 62061Z 1-Outlet Programmable Digital Hose Watering timer

Take the hassle out of lawn and garden maintenance with the Orbit 62061Z Single-Outlet Hose Watering Timer, a convenient and reliable solution for automated watering. Whether you're a busy homeowner, a gardening enthusiast, or simply looking to conserve water, this timer offers effortless control over your outdoor watering schedule, ensuring that your plants receive the perfect amount of water at the right time. Customizable Watering Schedule: The standout feature of the Orbit 62061Z Watering Timer is its customizable watering schedule, which allows users to set specific watering durations and frequencies to suit their lawn and garden needs. With flexible programming options, including customizable watering intervals from every 6 hours to once per week, users can tailor their watering schedule to match the requirements of their plants and landscaping. Easy-to-Use Design: Designed for simplicity and ease of use, this watering timer features intuitive controls and a user-friendly interface that makes programming quick and hassle-free. The large dial and LCD screen provide clear visibility and easy navigation, allowing users to set up their watering schedule with minimal effort and no technical expertise required. Water Conservation: By automating your watering schedule with the Orbit 62061Z Watering Timer, you can conserve water and reduce waste by ensuring that your lawn and garden receive water only when needed. With precise control over watering durations and frequencies, you can avoid overwatering and runoff, leading to healthier plants, lower water bills, and a more sustainable approach to outdoor irrigation. Rain Delay Function: To further optimize water usage and adapt to changing weather conditions, the Orbit 62061Z Watering Timer is equipped with a convenient rain delay function. With the push of a button, users can temporarily suspend their watering schedule during rainy or wet conditions, preventing unnecessary watering and conserving water resources until conditions improve. Durable Construction: Built to withstand the rigors of outdoor use, the Orbit 62061Z Watering Timer features a rugged and weather-resistant construction that can withstand exposure to the elements. The durable materials and sealed housing protect the internal components from moisture, dust, and debris, ensuring long-lasting performance and reliability in any outdoor environment. Versatile Compatibility: Compatible with standard garden hoses and outdoor faucets, the Orbit 62061Z Watering Timer is suitable for a wide range of watering applications, including lawns, gardens, flower beds, and potted plants. Whether you're watering a small backyard garden or a sprawling landscape, this timer offers the versatility and functionality to meet your watering needs with precision and efficiency. In conclusion, the Orbit 62061Z Single-Outlet Hose Watering Timer offers effortless control and precision watering for homeowners and gardeners alike. With its customizable watering schedule, easy-to-use design, water conservation features, rain delay function, durable construction, and versatile compatibility, this timer provides everything you need to maintain a healthy and beautiful outdoor space with minimal effort and maximum efficiency. Whether you're a novice gardener or a seasoned pro, this watering timer is sure to simplify your outdoor watering routine and help you achieve the lush, vibrant landscape you desire.

I have used these before in a mechanical variant. The summer of 2025 taught me that my tomato plants needed even more flexibility. This unit was the answer. There are a variety of clever options that allow you to set it up to water when you want, as often as you want and in the quantity you want. It is also simple to turn water on instantly when needed without removing the unit. I have a soaker hose routed around my tomato plants and use the timer to supply them a fresh drink every morning and evening. You could set it to more or less frequently if you like. It's also very easy to make changes if you have changing weather conditions or just witness that the plants need more or less. Also works great for new sod or over seeding grass in the fall.

UPDATE: 5/1/21: 2 of the 3 I had failed this spring. In both cases the valves stuck open and wouldn't shut off. They were both stored in a heated cabinet all winter. Ordered 3 timers from another manufacturer. I'm done with this product and lowering my star rating. I am writing this review as I get ready to put batteries in a couple 7 year old Galcon timers that cost more but at least last (and were stored right next to the Orbits all winter). ORIGINAL REVIEW: I've used several of these over the years and they've worked well enough. I like the overall design. The large dial make it easy to move from setting to setting and configure it for basic watering needs. I also like the custom length manual watering mode and have always had one of these that has only been used this way to manually start a sprinkler and not have to worry about letting it run too long. The reason I don't rate these better is that I seem to get only 1 or 2 seasons out of them. I've had as many as 5 in operation and pretty much every year I've used them I get them out in the spring and a 1 or 2 fail to work. They'll make an audible "click" when not connected to a water supply but when actually hooked up they stay open and run nonstop or fail to open fully, regardless of "trying" as indicated by the click. The internal valves just don't hold up. For some time, I've thought maybe it was due to storing in my shed where temps drop below freezing (Orbit says not to do this, admittedly, but I always made sure to drain them out well). However, this past winter I stored them in a separate thermostatically heated cabinet where I store glues, etc, to keep them from freezing and I still had 1 failure this spring in the 4 I had on hand. I have 3 timers of another brand that have been in use for 3-5 years and stored on the same shelf with these and they have never let me down although those cost more and lack the customizable manual mode. I want to love these, and at 15 bucks a year (assuming a 2 year life) maybe they still aren't that bad but I'm going to try some other units for a while.

I have bought this product for 2 years and for some reason it doesn't last for 2 years. Every year in the Winter season I unplug it to avoid damage for freezing. When I plug it back in the summer, either leaks or the solenoid valve don't work ever. Just heads up.

This is a great solution for anyone that doesn’t have an underground sprinkler system but still wants to have a sprinkler that is time controlled. It’s very easy to program and makes it easy to setup your sprinkler on a schedule. I ve had it for several years now and have had no issues. I recommend it to anyone looking for a similar option to. Control their sprinkler

Watered my vegetables perfectly all summer long! Will be using it again this year.

Easy to program. Works as expected. Good value 4 $

Ok

I bought 3 of these in 2023 and they are perfect, very easy to set up and use and do not leak ... this review is now July 2025 and I bought them 2 summer ago and have no regrets ... they work perfectly

The time function is 6 hours interval for lowest.

En lo personal estaba buscando un temporizador para regar mi pasto, es muy buen producto muuuuy sencillo de configurar te tardas 2 min y funciona excelente!

Os dois aparelhos funcionam perfeitamente. Fazem a irrigação das minhas orquídeas por gotejamento, a cada dois a três dias.