Automatic Irrigation Timers 101

This video goes over the basics to operating an automatic irrigation timer.

[@milest22]

Hi Mark, thanks so much for this. Very helpful, and very well done.

[@elanagerson878]

Stupid question: I guess I have to turn the water on in the basement, and also turn the outdoor spigot on after I attach this?

[@daveninjaneuro7089]

Noice, thanks!

[@johncarper1149]

I I do everything you say and I can get it to work for today as a test. It works fine but when it is done the NEXT START TIME says 0:00. Shouldn't it say the next day at the the start time. I keep getting stuck here

[@PabloC21Chapala]

Hi, I have gravity pressure that is around 8-10 psi. These type of timer will work at this low pressure?

[@TheDylan6908]

Very good vid however my understanding of the backflow preventer is that it can not be under constant water pressure so it needs to be installed after the timer and if your timer has multiple outlets you'd need a BFP for each port.

[@alya4064]

Hi, is this timer withstand strong rain and sun!? Will he stay with us for at least two years?!

[@UFIFASLeonCountyExtension]

These timers are meant to be outside in the sun and the rain and should last that long if not longer.

[@TheDylan6908]

I think he will.

[@realdogful]

Thanks for your informative video. My question is...do I add the pressure reducer between The faucet and timer or connect the pressure reducer after the timer. Thank you

[@NubianP6]

At 6:09 in the video, he puts the pressure reducer on *after* the timer.

[@denniscortright7661]

Would not recommend this unit

[@NubianP6]

What’s wrong with it?

[@denniscortright7661]

@@NubianP6 it started leaking inside the housing i went thru 3 of them in a matter of 5 months

[@shellyspackman738]

I have one like it. On its 3rd year of usage. Ace has a very good return policy.