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Orbit 62034 Mechanical Watering Timer
Last Updated: April 5, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.6
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/10
Total Reviews
1000
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419
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Product Reliability
96stopped working, lasted, timer, summer, broke
+41%
-59%
" ... Since then I check it and 9 times out of 10 it doesn't turn off no matter how long I set it for. ... "
" ... They were in the filed with different employees so it wasn't just operator error. ... "
" ... I loved it until is stopped working two months after I received it. ... "
" ... Exploded after 6 months. ... It worked great until then, and I have to have one. ... "
" ... The only problem I have with them is that they don't last more than a year. ... "
" ... One worked fine and the other didn't work at all. ... "
" ... It stopped working less than 3 weeks after I ordered it. ... "
" ... I purchased these because the one I bought last year didn't last a year. ... It stopped shutting off. ... If you use it frequently, it won't last. ... "
Water Usage
61flow, timer, sprinklers, forgetting, sprinkler
+69%
-31%
" ... I can't tell how many times I forgot to shut off the water and got a huge water bill. ... "
" ... The freedom to let water run without worrying about overflow. ... "
" ... It has probably saved me so much money on my water bill. ... "
" ... Simple egg timer for your lawn water. ... "
" ... Now you don't have to remember to go move or shut off the water! ... "
" ... Perhaps it is due to the hard water ... we are provided by our water provider. ... "
" ... Dependable mechanical timer prevents you from forgetting to turn off the water. ... "
" ... I can set it and forgot it and go about other things and then turn off the water itself later,I don’t like leaving the faucet on even though the watering has stopped. ... "
Water Resistance
55pool, timer, forgetting, turn the water, hose
+71%
-29%
" ... Beats leaving the water on for hours when you forget it's on. ... "
" ... They have saved me hundreds of dollars in water from folks forgetting to turn off water to the horses, chickens, blueberries, etc. ... "
" ... I have had several timers like this to add water to the pool. ... The water here is quite hard and this one is holding up much better than others I have used. ... "
" ... Used as timer to water my garden. ... "
" ... it turns off the water for you. ... It equally diversifies from there and I am able to water significantly more than if i had the drip hoses on one long line. ... "
" ... Save me from spending literally hundreds of dollars when I forget to turn off the water. ... "
" ... I have one connected to the hose that fills my pool with water when it is low. ... "
" ... I've wasted so much water over the years because I had forgotten I'd left the faucet on, over-watering the lawn or over-filling the pool. ... "
Ease of Use
50easy, simple, easy to install, reliable, works great
+100%
" ... It's reliable, easy to use and does exactly what I want it to do. ... "
" ... Easy to use water timer. ... "
" ... These are dead simple to operate. ... "
" ... if feasible for your setup, you could do something like that or cover it with some sort of small piece of easy-on/easy-off, sun-blocking fabric . ... "
" ... These are simple and straightforward and I like that. ... "
" ... Easy to use and works as advertised. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... a breeze to install and works perfectly. ... "
Price
30money, timer, value, paid, waste of money
+83%
-17%
" ... Nice timer for a nice price. ... "
" ... Especially for the price ... "
" ... It works well for the price paid. ... "
" ... Naturally they wore out over time but a great value for the money. ... "
" ... Lower price than my local store. ... "
" ... Great timers at a great price! ... "
" ... Quick ship and good price! ... "
" ... This prevents my forgetfulness being a problem and the price was right. ... "
Build Quality
28broke, timer, break, year, valves
+39%
-61%
" ... But they will break after a year or so of use, the plastic cracks and the water comes out full force. ... "
" ... Broke after 1 month of minimal use. ... "
" ... Cheaply made plastic - leaked even after tightening it to the point where I was worried it would break. ... Reduced the water flow a lot and eventually the plastic pieces became brittle and broke off. ... "
" ... It demonstrates that the unit is made from substandard materials and will not last. ... "
" ... Construction is flimsy and product quality poor. ... "
" ... It did not give any indication for a broken part. ... "
" ... It worked three time then broke. ... "
" ... Connections are plastic so don't yank on the hose. ... "
Features
20turn, timer works great, mechanical, works well, watering
+60%
-40%
" ... The Mechanical Watering Timer operates like an egg timer. ... "
" ... Just turn the timer set it leave it done. ... "
" ... Timer works great and its nice that you don't need any power to use it. ... "
" ... Once I set the timer, I don’t have to worry about forgetting to shutting the water faucet off as it shuts off automatically. ... "
" ... Nice timer for a nice price. ... "
" ... This timer works great' ... "
" ... Good timer works well ... "
" ... This timer works very well and did not leak like some tend to do. ... "
Wash Programs
19watering, water, turn, set the timer, hose
+68%
-32%
" ... Timer allows us to watering and not worry about flooding. ... "
" ... Just set the timer and forget it. ... "
" ... Really enjoying the timer. ... "
" ... So the choice is to have a timer, or risk over watering by forgetting to switch off. ... "
" ... I wanted a simple timer and this is it. ... "
" ... I can use the hose anytime without removing the timer. ... "
" ... The Mechanical Watering Timer operates like an egg timer. ... "
" ... Neat little timer! ... "
Marketplace
19amazon, described, works as advertised, work, replaced
+84%
-16%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Going to order another one. ... "
" ... Unit as described. ... "
" ... Exactly as described, works simply and dependably. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described! ... "
" ... Worked as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
Returns
16replacement, refund, amazon, return window, trash
+19%
-81%
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... Need to return for a replacement ... "
" ... i have had it 3 days over the return date and it has stopped working. ... "
" ... Thinking I was doing something wrong, I wrestled with this until my return window had past. ... It is trash. ... "
" ... Amazon is NOT EVEN OFFERING A REPLACEMENT, and wants me to go to the "manufacturer website" -- so had to just ask for a FULL REFUND. ... "
" ... Sent it back ASAP for a refund. ... "
" ... unfortunately I missed the cutoff date to return it due to out of town so guess it will be considered garbage ! ... "
" ... Return period ended before we realized that 5 of 6 were bad. ... "
Product As Described
14described, works as advertised, exactly as described, advertised
+100%
" ... Works as described! ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Worked as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as described, works simply and dependably. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Setup
10install, setup, set, works great, simple
+100%
" ... Simple, no electronics, easy to install, lasts for years and at a good price point! ... "
" ... East to install, and very well made! ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... if feasible for your setup, you could do something like that or cover it with some sort of small piece of easy-on/easy-off, sun-blocking fabric . ... "
" ... So easy to install and so easy to use. ... "
" ... Just install and set the faucet to the right flow/pressure approximate as it varies. ... "
" ... Works great and easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
Overall performance
6well, works, time, simple
+100%
" ... Does the job nicely. ... "
" ... Sturdy, does its job well. ... "
" ... simple but does the job ... "
" ... It does the job well. ... "
" ... does the job! ... "
" ... I can turn it straight to the desired time and it does the job. ... "
Delivery
6delivery, arrived, time, received, product
+83%
-17%
" ... Works great & arrived quickly! ... "
Fit
6snapped, plastic, leak, hose, causing
+17%
-83%
" ... It fits a little too close to the shut off valve which makes turning water on and off a little difficult. ... "
" ... works well but has a little leakage unless tightened up snug. ... "
" ... It won't screw onto the hose bib ... "
" ... Both one the end snapped the other the screw stripped and allowed the back to split causing my water bill to jump by 75 dollars while we were gone on vacation and it didn't completely stop water flow ... "
Comfort
6sticky, hands, hand, fell, wear
+67%
-33%
" ... hand watering with a time limit. ... "
" ... Naturally they wore out over time but a great value for the money. ... "
" ... Crossing my fingers. ... "
" ... I can operate this with one hand - also nice. ... "
Battery Life
6batteries, turn, program, need batteries, mechanical
+83%
-17%
" ... No batteries, No fuss. ... "
" ... Easily sets in 15 minute incriments up to two hours. ... "
" ... Very handy and no batteries needed! ... "
" ... Really simple and doesn’t need batteries. ... "
" ... We’ll see how long it lasts. ... "
Size
5handy, easy
+100%
" ... This fits the bill. ... "
" ... Always handy to have a couple on the truck so buy in packs of 10 to distribute to my employees. ... "
" ... This is compact, easy to set the times and it turned off when it was supposed to. ... "
" ... Small lightweight and functional. ... "
Capacity
4water, house, area, throughout, reduced
+75%
-25%
" ... I have about 10 of these (big yard). ... "
" ... Works perfect I will be getting a second one for the front of the house. ... "
" ... Using it on our front yard to water trees. ... "
Storage
4price, one, make, local, filling
+50%
-50%
" ... I don’t understand why it’s difficult to make an timer valve that doesn’t have a good size opening. ... "
" ... :-D Don't buy this doodad unless you like placing a bucket under the spigot to protect your home's foundation. ... "
User Manual
3turn, timer
+67%
-33%
" ... The manual bypass for the timer is nice also. ... "
" ... It is a very simple manual item. ... "
For Travel
3one
+67%
-33%
" ... A vacation home so there is no one there to monitor. ... "
" ... Can't my garden of life while we were on vacation. ... "
Clock
3well, set, works, timer and forget, set the timer
+100%
" ... Just set the timer and forget it. ... "
" ... Love the mechanical timer. ... "
" ... Easy to set timer. ... "
Pedometer
3set, away
+100%
" ... The timer works and appears to be accurate on the times set. ... "
" ... Just set it and walk away. ... "
" ... Saves many steps and worry. ... "
Food Items
3like, egg, works, work
+67%
-33%
" ... I wanted an uncomplicated timer that works like a cooking timer and this is just the thing. ... "
" ... It works like an egg timer. ... "
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