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GARDENA 31169 Mechanical Water Timer with Flow Control
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Color | Brown/a |
Brand | Gardena |
Product Dimensions | 3"D x 4.5"W x 12"H |
Item Weight | 220 Grams |
About this item
- The unit is simply connected to the tap & can easily be operated using the large rotary element.
- The operation of a sprinkler or drip irrigation system can be initiated manually.
- The watering duration of between 5 & 120 min is set on the water timer.
- After the pre-set time has expired, the water flow will stop automatically.
- No batteries are required for operation.
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From the manufacturer
GARDENA
Established in 1961, GARDENA offers a complete range of everything you might need for your garden, such as - watering systems, robotics, lawn care, tree care, shrub care, garden tools and soil cultivation.
Since 2007 GARDENA has been a member of Husqvarna Group. As a separate division, GARDENA enjoys sufficient independence to focus on the needs of passionate gardeners and the strengths of the brand, innovation and quality.
GARDENA
Water Timers & Computers
Your garden is always thirsty, even when you're away or sleeping in bed. To quench that thirst, Gardena has a range of Watering Controls that can be connected directly to a tap. You can also water different areas of your garden separately, such as the lawn, flower boxes on the terrace or the flower beds. Then, a multi-channel control system ensures that each area is supplied with the right amount of water at the right time.
- Simple and intuitive programming
- Save on water, time, and money
- Auto Stop technology
- Weather-resistant
- Flexible scheduling
- Made in Germany
- Easy set-up
GARDENA Water Controller Features
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Rain and UV ResistantThe materials made to use all Gardena water timer and computers are protected against Rain and UV rays. Set it and forget it. |
Safe Water StopThe Water Control always works reliably due to the ‘Safe Stop’ technology. If the energy levels of the battery are too low to completely control an irrigation process, then this process is not commenced. The battery level indication in the display also tells you when the battery has to be replaced. |
Easy Set UpWith a Gardena Water Computer, your garden will be reliably and conveniently irrigated – even when you are not home. You win more free time and have a lush, green garden and beautiful, healthy plants. With the automatic irrigation in the early morning hours or evening, less water evaporates. This saves money and allows targeted, optimal irrigation. |
Auto StopAuto Stop function to prevent wastage of water. |
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FlexibleThe irrigation setting is possible for every day of the week. This means that irrigation can be adapted even better to your needs. |
Water SavingWhen a GARDENA Rain or Soil Moisture Sensor is connected, automatic irrigation is interrupted depending on the soil moisture and natural rainfall. This enables water-saving irrigation. |
Easy OperationProgramming is quick and easy with a rotary knob or button layout. The selected data is shown on a clear LCD. |
Product information
Product Dimensions | 3 x 4.5 x 12 inches |
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Item Weight | 7.8 ounces |
Manufacturer | Gardena |
ASIN | B002VED4Q0 |
Item model number | 31169 |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #95,811 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #137 in Watering Timers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Product Description
Product Description
The Gardena water timer automatically switches off your garden irrigation. The unit is simply connected to the tap & can easily be operated using the large rotary element. The operation of a sprinkler or drip irrigation system can be initiated manually. The watering duration of between 5 & 120 Min is set on the water timer. After the pre-set time has expired, the water flow will stop automatically. No batteries are required for operation.
From the Manufacturer
Gardena's aim is to provide a simple and convenient solution to all of your watering, soil and lawn care problems. We manufacture reliable, quality gardening equipment to make light work of your gardening tasks, giving you more time to relax and enjoy your garden. Our commitment to bring you reliable gardening equipment doesn't stop when you buy your Gardena product from your local garden center. We offer a minimum 12 month parts and labor warranty on all our products so in the unlikely event that your Gardena product develops a fault, we will repair or replace the item free of charge. If your product is older than 12 months we have a national repair service which will give you a free estimate for parts and labor to repair your product.
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Easy to use | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.5 | — |
Timer function | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.1 | — |
Easy to install | 3.6 | 4.5 | 4.7 | — | 4.6 | — |
User interface | — | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 | — | — |
Sold By | MaxWarehouse | POPVA | RP-LINWEI | POPVA | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
material | — | Plastic | Plastic | Metal | Plastic | — |
input interface | buttons | dial | buttons | buttons | dial | buttons |
weight | 220 grams | 0.25 kilograms | 0.55 pounds | 1.52 pounds | 0.01 grams | 1 pounds |
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Customers like the performance, quality and ease of use of the timer. For example, they mention that it works well, is well constructed and easy to set. Some are happy with leakage, water filtering, and shutoff. That said, opinions are mixed on accuracy and value.
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Customers like the performance of the timer. They mention that it works well, is reliable, and easy to use. Some say that the mechanical timer works great and is unmatched in quality, durability, and performance. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...This Gardena works great. I can run both my Rain Birds and the lawn is thoroughly and evenly watered...." Read more
"...I’m proud.Initially the mechanical timer works great. Turn on water, timer assuredly clicks down to zero, gently shuts off water. Great!..." Read more
"This timer works great with my faucet and attachments." Read more
"I used this unit for half a year. It was working well as a timer, when I had to mechanically set the time for refilling water into my waterfall weir..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the timer. They say it's well constructed, dependable, and solid. Some say the plastic construction is fine. Overall, customers say it is the best mechanical outdoor water timer on the market and perfect for many situations.
"...A nice additional feature is the quick connect, one of which comes attached to the timer - I have previously purchased more of these, especially the..." Read more
"...but I suspect that it will last a long time, since it appears to be well made." Read more
"...- perfect for so many situations - turning the water on when you're going to work, turning the..." Read more
"...The plastic construction is a compromise. It's brittle plastic, so I wouldn't expect it to survive repeated drops onto the concrete patio...." Read more
Customers find the timer easy to use. They mention it's convenient and easy to set. Some say the operation itself is easy enough. Overall, customers find the product to be a simple alternative to getting a fancy watering.
"...The timer operation itself is easy enough, but the flow control was not explained on the original packaging and if it is on the new packaging, it..." Read more
"...It is very accurate, easy to use, and when it shuts off, you can barely hear it...." Read more
"...I prefer the simplicity of a mechanical timer as they are simple to use and don't break down...." Read more
"...The 'quick coupler' is handy in case you want to take the hose to another faucet (the timer stays connected to the original faucet)...." Read more
Customers like the leakage of the timer. They say it's the longest-lasting timer that works well without leaks.
"...They last from 5 - 10 years for me, with NO leaking!..." Read more
"This arrived today and I got busy to try it out. It didn't leak as some reported and I like the way it gently shuts the water flow off when the..." Read more
"Seems to work very good for a season, at least. Doesn't leak at all, and seems like it's solidly built." Read more
"...Bad idea. The timers leaked! So i went on line and saw Gardena was not available at any US store. But Amazon had everything I need to get started!" Read more
Customers like the water filtering of the timer. They mention that it works well, helps to save water, and gently shuts the water flow off when the watering time is up. The water flow is not restricted, and it slowly decreases until it stops completely. It's easy to view, and even shuts down gradually at the end of the cycle. Customers also like the fact that it filters the water, so they're not getting rust or the danger of over-watering. That said, the waterflow did not seem any different compared to without having the time r attached to the sprinkler.
"...Over the years this product has saved us a lot of wasted water in filling the horse tub and in watering a young tree near the barn...." Read more
"...Turn on water, timer assuredly clicks down to zero, gently shuts off water. Great! I am happy!First failure...." Read more
"...But in this mode, the rate of flow is adjustable (from closed to wide open, just like a normal faucet -- or more like a ball valve) so it's..." Read more
"...They don't like to be left outdoors, drain well and put them in a tempered dry location for the winter...." Read more
Customers like the shutoff of the timer. They mention that it does not shut off instantaneously, but gradually towards the last 5 minutes. They also appreciate the positive shutoff, saying that it automatically shuts off after a designated time. Some like the slow turn off feature, while others say that the pass-thru water pressure was not great.
"...While the timer function was great, the pass-thru water pressure was not. Off to Amazon I went...." Read more
"...The timer's spring mechanism is fairly accurate and has a positive shutoff...." Read more
"...started to malfunction, as shortly after it stopped flowing water at a volume it used to, no matter the setting...." Read more
"...The timer does not shut off instantaneously, but gradually towards the last 5 mins...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the accuracy of the timer. Some mention it's accurate in timing, and simple. However, others say that it'll not move or tick, it gets stuck, and the timing mechanism literally blows up.
"...I can run both my Rain Birds and the lawn is thoroughly and evenly watered...." Read more
"...Is it still counting down? Yes, weakly and slowly. I’m sure you understand that I don’t trust it.A final test. I run it dry...." Read more
"...It is very accurate, easy to use, and when it shuts off, you can barely hear it...." Read more
"...and just plain half the work - it keeps up with the time and you don't have to...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the timer. Some mention that it's well worth the money, works well, and has saved them a lot of money. However, others say that it was a little expensive compared to other timers.
"...To backtrack: this timer gets lots of free-press, great reviews and expensive. What is not to love?..." Read more
"...It is definitely worth the difference in money to get some that you just don't have to worry with...." Read more
"...It's expensive, as was the Gardena oscillating sprinkler I purchased previously, but if it holds up for a few years it will be worth the price." Read more
"...However, it works well and for the price is good value. The fact that I ordered a third one says a lot about my positive experience with the device...." Read more
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Our city water inlet is only 1/2 inch and results in about 50 PSI at the bib. As a result, I have had all sorts of trouble with impact sprinklers. I started with Melnor's then tried GIlmour's then finally Orbits. I tinkered and fussed but to no avail. If no one on my city block was so much as flushing a toilet, they MIGHT work a few times, but then would no longer spin hard enough to trip the return levers. I tried shortening the hoses that fed them, no luck. I tried using a smaller diameter hose hoping to raise the water velocity. No joy. I grew up on farms so I knew deep down that there's really only one brand of impact sprinkler worth anything and that is Rain Bird. I yanked out the old heads and dropped Rain Birds on. Still no love. I tried everything, I adjusted, I tinkered, I fussed, I meddled and twiddled. I even resorted to some rather colorful language which did nothing but cause my blood pressure to rise. However, it did nothing for my water pressure.
It did cause the dog to give me a rather mournful look however.
In desperation, I decided to swap out the timer I was using to see if maybe that was the problem. I have used Orbit and Melnor timers, but unfortunately the diameter of the pass-thru is about the size of a pencil and I can only run one impact sprinkler at a time with them. Like a bolt of lightning (Or possibly a rather large, well-thrown bolt) it hit me. The timers were throttling the water pressure down even further, below the threshold that even my beloved Rain Birds could operate. While the timer function was great, the pass-thru water pressure was not. Off to Amazon I went.
After a few failed attempts at searching term usage, I found another timer that promised "High Volume", but the reviews were less then hearty even discounting the obvious "Pilot error" in some of them. Then I found this Gardena. At double the price that I had paid for mechanical water timers I was a little hesitant, but I was tired of standing next to a non functioning sprinkler head, getting soaking wet trying to get it to run and for the price of a couple CD's I was willing to have dry pants and no longer cause the dog great amounts of consternation at the vociferous language being used when he obviously hadn't peed in the house anywhere. Not that day anyway. I engaged the "Prime Directive" and two days later the magic box appeared on my porch.
Irrigation bliss. Lo and behold my Rain Birds spun in near frantic ecstasy happily spreading water hither and yon across the yard. This Gardena works great. I can run both my Rain Birds and the lawn is thoroughly and evenly watered. The dog was rather non-plussed at first as he was not able to time his forays between the jets of water and got thoroughly soaked. He was at least kind enough to not sully my mood by likewise watering the living room rug, so all is good.
Ignore the nonsense about variable pressure in some other reviews and simply bask in the glory of your sprinklers running at full pressure. The "Soft Off Feature" is nice I suppose but I personally don't care if my timer slams off as hard as my front door does when a political pollster shows up so long as the sprinklers are running at full bore and soak those wretched time vampires as they scurry down the sidewalk.
The new unit comes to you on a bubble card with every language except English, so the features are up to you to figure them out. The timer operation itself is easy enough, but the flow control was not explained on the original packaging and if it is on the new packaging, it remains a mystery. An email contact to info@gardenacanada.com produced the answer that the flow control, a tiny hour glass icon, is between the O and 120 minutes with a wide to narrow ribbon/arrow that determines the amount of flow. So you can get flow control but only on the continuous mode and NOT the timed cycle. I can regulate the flow with the faucet, so there is basically no need for the engineered feature.
Over the years this product has saved us a lot of wasted water in filling the horse tub and in watering a young tree near the barn. Before putting this into use, we frequently walked away and forgot that we had the water running. I do not operate this timer in the cold winter months, as frozen water inside the unit tells me that it will forever damage the mechanism. The reminder in our few winter months is a clothespin clipped to our clothes when the water is turned on and removed when we remember to turn it off!
A nice additional feature is the quick connect, one of which comes attached to the timer - I have previously purchased more of these, especially the Y connector, which has also had a long life.
I would highly recommend Gardena based on personal use of these products.
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Returned it and didn't bother to get the replacement