Orbit 62056Z Watering-Timers, Green, 1

I chose this watering timer after a recommendation on a UK website. I failed to notice that it was being shipped from the US and would therefore be likely to have US style fittings. When it arrived we were pleased by its sturdiness and ease of programming but dismayed that it wouldn't fit the connectors on our watering system. After some very helpful advice from a specialist supplier we discovered that the fittings on the timer are GHT and we needed adapters from GHT to BSP (the UK standard) and vice versa so we could sort out both ends of the connection. Having found the appropriate items on eBay (Amazon might also sell them) we are up and running with no leaks but having spent rather more than we'd originally intended. The video posted by another reviewer, showing water spurting from the connectors, is because of the difference in the threads on the connectors. With the right kit it seems to work a treat but do be aware of the additional cost for the items needed. It would be helpful if Amazon showed the adapters as additional items, and described the need for them for UK use, which wasn't the case when I purchased.

A well developed successor to the previous model, of which I have several. If it proves as reliable then it’s a big fat thumbs up from me.

Leaks like a sieve!

Bought this as a replacement for my previous one which died after five years. As others have said, it's absolute rubbish. It doesn't screw onto the tap tight enough and water sprays everywhere. Totally useless.

Wish I had read the reviews before ordering. As others have said, this is for the American market (ships from the USA) and the threads for the input and output are not UK standard so you can't connect it. The American sellers are going to take a huge hit on delivery & return costs for every one returned. You would think they would have worked that out by now and included UK adaptors!

America spec thread leaks water when attached to a UK threaded tap!

Not worth the money as battery’s need replacing every 3-4 days. Had to replace

This is useless. The brass coupling cannot be tightened and water sprays everywhere. I thought that by buying an Orbit for 20odd £ rather than a cheap look-alike it might actually work as well as my other 7 Orbits bought 6 years ago, but it seems I was wrong. Didn’t think to check it before use and now I can’t return it. Furious! Wanted to leave no stars but not possible. DO NOT BUY.

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Muito bom

Easy to set up. A bit disappointing Amazon did not deliver in time and re-scheduled to a later date.

Fácil de configurar, funciona perfectamente junto con el aspersor oscilante Eden resolvió mis problemas para regar el jardin automáticamente

Perfect for what it is intended for.