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Orbit 62056 One Outlet Single Dial Hose Faucet Timer
Last Updated: April 8, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.4
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521
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Product Reliability
30stopped working, failed, years, solenoid, several
+37%
-63%
" ... I must have a defective model. ... "
" ... Nine months old and it has stopped working. ... "
" ... I took it down and stored it in the garage over the winter and now it’s not working at all. ... "
" ... Only lasted two months & already leaks. ... "
" ... Of course, it always failed when I set it to run overnight. ... "
" ... AS SOON AS IT RAINED IT QUIT WORKING!!! ... I have a Gideon that was out in same weather that I've had for months . ... very disappointed wasting $30 . ... "
" ... Well, a year later in June 2018 I finally got around to trying to get this working. ... "
" ... Junk, broken on arrival ... "
Ease of Use
21easy to program, reliable, works great, simple to use, simple
+100%
" ... it is a very, very easy timer to use for watering. ... as I had already bought 2 it was no problem to program, the item is very well made & simple to use. ... "
" ... Very easy to set up and use ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Very simple programming instructions. ... "
" ... But it looks durable and easy to use so I kept it as a backup. ... "
" ... Simple to use. ... "
" ... However, easy to setup.for type of unit. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
Water Resistance
11timer, water proof, sprinkler, went, week
+27%
-73%
" ... Something has changed to where they are now useless as water timers ... "
" ... Now when I want to water, I reset the timer for 5 minutes ahead and it goes on as planned. ... "
" ... This timer is not water proof and goes through the batteries like crazy. ... "
" ... I went outside and water was bursting out of the sides. ... "
" ... It leaks when you turn on the water. ... "
" ... Apparently some water got inside the unit and now it doesn't work at all!! ... "
" ... I can hear the water valve click. ... "
Water Usage
8leaks, sprinkler, garden, faucet
+25%
-75%
" ... So, the water stayed on all night and caused me to have a huge water bill. ... "
" ... If you do buy this anyway I wouldnt use it while out of town unless u want a crazy water bill. ... "
" ... It leaks when you turn on the water. ... "
" ... Leaks and wastes water even with plumber tape. ... "
" ... Apparently some water got inside the unit and now it doesn't work at all!! ... "
" ... I can hear the water valve click. ... "
Display Clarity
7valve, solenoid, lcd, timer, stopped working
-100%
" ... LCD display goes out, unit will no longer work on Manual mode, nor preset, YES I`ve changed the batteries. ... "
" ... LCD screen stopped working shortly after purchase. ... "
" ... number display wasn't clear ... "
" ... Both screens are completely illegible after taken out of storage for use in 2017. ... "
" ... Took it out and set up for this season, and the screen is unreadable. ... "
" ... I bought several of these and after a few months the LCD display fades out or some of the segments in the display stop working. ... "
Returns
6window, replacement, replace, policy, expired
+17%
-83%
" ... Started having trouble with this this shortly after the return window expired. ... "
" ... was to late to return. ... "
" ... UNFORTUNATELY IT WAS A WEEK PAST THE RETURN DATE . ... "
" ... I thought the first one was defective so I bought a replacement. ... "
Marketplace
6advertised, work, thank, purchased, one
+67%
-33%
" ... Thank you so much ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Has worked exactly as stated. ... "
" ... Better than advertised! ... "
Build Quality
6solenoid, valve, removed, one, loose
+50%
-50%
" ... Removed the cover and saw the solenoid came loose. ... "
" ... This will last you about one year and then completely fail (solenoid will get stuck in the open position and seals will breach). ... "
" ... Also the weather outside never dropped below 60 and never went over 100 in that month and yet this this thing could not hang. ... "
Setup
5programming, easy, simple, set up works, instructions
+100%
" ... Setting up and programming are extremely easy and effortless, but when we tried it the 1st time, it leaked at the connector that hooks up to the faucet, my father-in-law said to make it tighter and that helped stop the leakage. ... "
" ... Very simple programming instructions. ... "
" ... However, easy to setup.for type of unit. ... "
Features
5features, turned, set, easy to use
+60%
-40%
" ... Terrific little timer. ... "
" ... Love all the features provided. ... "
Battery Life
5battery compartment
+60%
-40%
" ... And batteries last forever. ... "
" ... Batteries last for more than a season. ... "
" ... This is the second one I have purchased, the first one lasted seven years going twice a day only replacing batteries every two years. ... "
Price
4price, money, worth, good
+75%
-25%
" ... It's a great inexpensive timer for the money. ... "
Wash Programs
3set
+67%
-33%
" ... Terrific little timer. ... "
" ... Love this timer. ... "
For Travel
3went, week, trip, filled with water, away
+67%
-33%
" ... This is a great product and so glad Amazon is stocking these as it saves me a trip to Walmart11111 ... "
Product As Described
3+100%
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Has worked exactly as stated. ... "
" ... Better than advertised! ... "
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