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Orbit 62061Z Single Outlet Hose Watering Timer 1 Green
Last Updated: April 26, 2022 (Refresh Now)
7.7
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Detailed Mode
Usage
391easy to set, easy to program, timer, simple, set
+96%
-4%
" ... The product is straightforward and easy to use. ... "
" ... They are so simple to set without even looking at the instructions and they save so much time and effort. ... "
" ... Now my plants don't have to suffer when we go on vacation. ... "
" ... I don't need to worry about watering and grow all vegetables when I back from my trip ! ... "
" ... It kept my plants alive for a week while on vacation. ... Easy to use!! ... "
" ... Super easy to use I recommend this to anybody ... "
" ... Works great and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... Set it up within ten minutes. ... "
Body
172timer, plastic, plants, garden, pressure
+58%
-42%
" ... Overall, please with the purchase and the price and it will definitely save you time without worrying about forgetting to turn off the water. ... "
" ... Bought it to water my gardening tubs while on vacation. ... "
" ... Not real sure how weather resistant it is. ... "
" ... Does exactly what it’s supposed to do when I can’t be home to water plants. ... "
" ... None of the water timers I've bought last more than a few years - so makes sense to buy an inexpensive one that does very well indeed. ... "
" ... I subsequently ordered several more to water various other areas in need. ... "
" ... So like other suggested, I added a water hammer. ... "
" ... Pretty much dummy proof. ... "
Reliability
171failed, lasted, stopped working, timer, batteries
+49%
-51%
" ... Very limited life expectancy. ... I liked the control etc but this is the second one that stopped turning off after a few months. ... "
" ... This product was defective still waiting for replacement from Orbits! ... "
" ... Stop working after a month. ... "
" ... The first one lasted almost 2 years. ... This one lasted LESS THAN 5 MONTHS. ... "
" ... I used it daily on the on the twice a day setting, broke after three months. ... "
" ... I have had this timer for 2 years. ... "
" ... Is not working properly ... "
" ... Since I didn't realize it had stopped functioning, it also meant that my garden died as a result of this. ... "
Marketplace
67works, return, return window, advertised, purchased
+39%
-61%
" ... Returned for another try. ... "
" ... It was broken on arrival. ... "
" ... One time it was stuck on. ... "
" ... sent it back got a new one. ... "
" ... I did a return with Amazon and asked for a replacement . ... "
" ... I am way past the return date due to my planting procrastination, but will attempt to follow up and exchange. ... "
" ... Was broken when I received it. ... "
" ... so much so I cannot use them and returned both. ... "
Battery
65battery, changed, brand new, timer, battery operated
+55%
-45%
" ... I'm generally skeptical of battery-operated devices that make contact with water . ... "
" ... To be sure every thing works while you're gone, replace the batteries once a year ( spring time). ... "
" ... no problems and no battery change as of yet. ... "
" ... I put new alkaline batteries in it and it's been working great. ... "
" ... And it only took two AA batteries rather than four like my last one. ... "
" ... Replace the batteries so the will run all winter in a big Ziploc. ... Change the batteries and you should be good for another spring and summer. ... "
" ... Also like how the battery compartment is solid and snaps in place. ... "
" ... Don't forget to keep your batteries fresh :-). ... "
Features
42manual, mode, features, timer works, function
+69%
-31%
" ... I would like to see more timer functions such as being able to set timer so it comes on every 2 hours or so or at least an option of every hour instead of the 6 hours that’s built into it. ... "
" ... The custom features have a variety of settings that I feel are ideal for most watering needs. ... "
" ... Great little timer. ... "
" ... This timer works perfectly. ... "
" ... This is such a well designed timer . ... "
" ... This timer is so much easier to use then the old dial model. ... "
" ... Great little timer ... "
" ... Perfect as a sprinkler timer. ... "
Price
38money, waste of money, product, worth, waste your money
+63%
-37%
" ... Price seems fair enough. ... "
" ... excellent product I have been using it for 5 years and just now I had to replace one unit excellent value for money ... "
" ... A very competitve and reasonable price, too. ... "
" ... Really worth to buy ... "
" ... Best value for me! ... "
" ... It's a great product for the money. ... "
" ... For the money get it. ... "
" ... The cost was very reasonable. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
34return window, returning, returned, replace, past
+6%
-94%
" ... The return was "complete" on July 21 yet I have not gotten a refund yet. ... "
" ... Was past my window of returning it. ... "
" ... Broke 5 days after return window ... "
" ... Item never worked and not able to return ... "
" ... I am past my return window so it was pretty much lost money for me. ... "
" ... sent it back got a new one. ... "
" ... It's already past return window so I can not return. ... "
" ... I am contacting Amazon to report this vendor and product and get my money back. ... "
Programs
32water, watering, love this timer, manually, great little
+81%
-19%
" ... Finally a well designed timer! ... "
" ... Great little timer. ... "
" ... This timer is very easy to use as a one program timer. ... "
" ... Functions very well for a simple timer. ... "
" ... This timer is super easy to set and also use manually when needed. ... "
" ... Great faucet timer. ... "
" ... Very happy with my new watering timer. ... "
" ... The timer also functions beautifully, and you are able to manually water whenever you want VERY easily. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
26works, advertised, purchased, exactly, seller
+77%
-23%
" ... Thank you so much! ... "
" ... Works exactly as expected. ... "
" ... Performs exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Purchased this got the second time from a different seller. ... "
" ... I have purchased this item twice and find it to be one of the best items offered by Amazon. ... "
" ... WORKS AS ADVERTISED! ... "
" ... The seller had the best price at the time I bought this product and shipped it fast with no problems. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Size
14spigot, piece, fitting, connector, broke
+50%
-50%
" ... Put a small amount of grease on my Brass threads and first Two turns stripped the plastic threads off. ... "
" ... However, just yesterday when I turned it on the piece that attaches to the outside spigot broke and I can no longer use it. ... "
" ... That is, until they plastic piece that screws onto the spigot split open and rendered it unusable, unable to hold a seal and spraying water everywhere. ... "
" ... Won't hold programming. ... "
" ... Hose connector fitting broke on first setup could not even use the time after that. ... "
" ... Plastic fitting stripped when I first connected to spigot. ... "
" ... plastic clip broke after one week in service,must have happened when it shut off ... "
Display
13screen, shows, longer, digital display, years
+62%
-38%
" ... The other one has a digital display. ... "
" ... The LCD display is huge and easy to read outside ... "
" ... Display and settings are easy to manipulate, well worth the cost to replace the non-intuitive device I owned previously. ... "
" ... It’s easy to install, setup and see the display. ... "
" ... It also has a nice digital display that's easy to read. ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
12advertised, exactly, performs, expected, described
+100%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Performs exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Works exactly as expected. ... "
" ... It works as described ... "
" ... Works like advertised. ... "
" ... Product performs as advertised. ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
" ... WORKS AS ADVERTISED! ... "
Performance
10pleased, performance, flawlessly, let, freeze
+80%
-20%
" ... All works well and I am pleased with the performance. ... "
" ... Worked flawlessly all summer! ... "
" ... A reset solved the problem. ... "
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... Reliable, simple, does the job. ... "
" ... I now have 4 of these and are very pleased with their performance. ... "
" ... Does the job right!!! ... "
Design
10look, print, paper, much, large
+90%
-10%
" ... print is large enough for me to see and is so very simple to set. ... "
" ... I have bought four of these (one for my sister) and they are worth their weight in gold. ... "
" ... My azaleas have grown a lot and look very healthy. ... "
" ... Large print and dial is easily usable for senior citizens. ... "
" ... It is a very straight forward design. ... "
" ... Will look now at other brands ... "
" ... Very clear and logical design. ... "
" ... Look for a better made product. ... "
Clock
10timer, set, water, super, garden
+50%
-50%
" ... Now I try to replace the batteries and start setting up the clock and timer and it shuts off immediately :( Super sad since I’m going out of town and now my garden won’t get watered. ... "
" ... you have to cycle through the clock. ... "
" ... Timer would never come on and it uses military clock ... "
" ... Had to turn off the spigot to stop the water - so it's now completely useless except as a clock in my garden. ... "
" ... The only function that works is the clock. ... "
Sound
9sounds, loud, hear, happens, timer
+33%
-67%
" ... The only downside for me was the noise level when the timer shuts down each time. ... "
" ... Normally, you'd hear a loud click of the valve opening, but nothing happens. ... "
" ... Clicks loudly but no flow. ... "
" ... The valve even makes a clicking sound as programmed. ... "
" ... They're really loud when they turn on and off. ... "
" ... you could hear it from two stories above . ... "
Software
8user, intuitive, functional, works great, wifi
+88%
-13%
" ... Setting it up to run on whatever schedule you need is easily done in the interface. ... "
" ... Somebody knows how to make an intuitive user interface! ... "
" ... Good user interface. ... "
" ... This is how simple yet functional a user interface should be. ... "
" ... Well built, user interface wording could be better but understandable, be nice if I could use it over wifi. ... "
" ... Super intuitive interface. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
8received, arrived, today, purchased, product
+63%
-38%
" ... Arrived on time and in good condition. ... "
" ... The product arrived in time, nicely packed. ... "
" ... Got this item in 2020 and it was good for the season. ... "
" ... I also got it delivered like a week early, that’s a plus! ... "
" ... The seller had the best price at the time I bought this product and shipped it fast with no problems. ... "
Cleaning
8batteries, months, water, two, screen
+50%
-50%
" ... I replaced batteries, cleaned contacts, and still no functioning. ... "
" ... After two months of continual use, the connector to the spigot broke clean through. ... "
" ... No water inside, thank God, but a mess on my front lawn and big river running down the street - dirty looks from the neighbors. ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
6item, replaced, one, broken, replacement
-100%
" ... Maybe I got a defective item so I purchased another One to see how this goes. ... "
" ... Was broken when I received it. ... "
" ... Item was defective ... "
" ... I believe this item should either be replaced or refunded - I am more than happy to send you back this defective item! ... "
" ... One was broken and was replaced. ... "
" ... This product was defective still waiting for replacement from Orbits! ... "
Dry
5water, pretty, plants, drying, time
+40%
-60%
" ... Drying out and changing batteries didn’t help. ... "
" ... Soil dry as a bone. ... Plants brown, dry crinkly leaves, terrible. ... "
" ... The plastic connection to water line had small leak initially due to the washer. ... "
Comfort
5valve, turns, still, put, however
+20%
-80%
" ... Put a small amount of grease on my Brass threads and first Two turns stripped the plastic threads off. ... "
" ... The only way it turns on and stays on is if I apply firm pressure to the back of the battery cover. ... "
" ... By the time I had help putting it on--low strength in my hands--it was too late to return and get back my money. ... "
" ... Still watering by hand sucks! ... "
Accuracy
5timer, super, function, clock
+100%
" ... Well made and accurate. ... "
" ... Timer function is accurate and consistent. ... "
" ... It is accurate and even gives you the current time of day (if you need it). ... "
Print
4paper, large, name
+75%
-25%
" ... print is large enough for me to see and is so very simple to set. ... "
" ... Large print and dial is easily usable for senior citizens. ... "
" ... A good product on paper, but there's definitely better alternatives ... "
Connectivity
4one, returned, port, like, connect
+75%
-25%
" ... Best valve if you are looking for something without wifi. ... "
" ... Well built, user interface wording could be better but understandable, be nice if I could use it over wifi. ... "
" ... It was so easy to connect and set up, and it has never failed to function. ... "
Calling
4hear
+25%
-75%
" ... you could hear it from two stories above . ... "
" ... Per the directions tried to call orbit . ... "
" ... They ask for your number to “arrange a callback in 30-60 minutes” but nobody ever calls back. ... "
Network
3house
+67%
-33%
" ... All three are connected to an external house spigot. ... "
Cut
3grass, cuts, cut, timer, piece
+33%
-67%
" ... My grass didn't get watered ... "
" ... seems that both of them I ordered have the same problem they cut the pressure by about 50% but the valves won’t shut . ... "
Cable
3plastic, tape, thread, plumbing, brass
+33%
-67%
" ... The Orbit 62056 has a brass fitting on the female connector but still 100% plastic on the male (whereas 62061Z is plastic on both). ... "
" ... The connector is cheap plastic. ... "
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