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Eastern Pennsylvania

I was wondering what model timers everbody is using as I need to make a decision soon.

I know I need more than 4 timepoints. I only saw one at dripworks that had six points. The timer I get will be used to run about 8 misters, 200 feet down a line of 1" tube.

If there are timers that are junk, please say so. If you have a timer you like, please chime in. Thanks!
-Jim

12/15/2005 10:38:41 AM

Montoursville, PA

Hey Jim..........talk to Dripworks. Mine is snowed in so I can not name it. It is a 9 volt battery opperated one with endless on and off points. Purchased four years ago from Dripworks. I set it up, for a thirty second mist cycle each hour, on the hour between eleven AM and four PM. Mine only runs one patch or line, to the patch. I had about fifteen misters overhead, on one line. I started with the largest mister, of three they sell. In the first season I made a change...bought the smallest and find them best or easier, to uses minimum water and get the job done. -25 degrees was the net result with either size mister. I have no electricity near the patch. A picture of my misting set up is in my 2003 diary. Likewise I showed the mechanical set up of the control, the feeder devise and the hose feed attached. I found it easy to use and quite satisfactory.

12/15/2005 12:06:13 PM

Garden

Mine is a greenhouse timer by DIG- just like Doc's, it's programmable all the way down to 30 second intervals, and can go on/off as many times/day/week/whatever, as you want.
Dripworks

12/15/2005 2:13:47 PM

Ontario, Canada.

I use a Rainbird ESP-6TM. Works good for me. I don't believe it's as versatile as Doc's. Allows for only 6 separate start times daily. This model is not the best for areas that require more frequent misting cycles.

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=20787

12/15/2005 3:24:47 PM

Eastern Pennsylvania

the one I saw was by Gardena. Do they make junk? Should I not even consider battery power? Running a powered line out to the location shouldn't be too much trouble.

12/15/2005 3:36:53 PM

Garden

I think mine takes 2 9v batteries, and lasts 2 seasons when turned off for the Winter.
Last one on the page:

http://www.dripworksusa.com/store/dig.html

12/15/2005 4:29:38 PM

Montoursville, PA

First....Gardena does not make junk. One gets within reason what one pays for. Gardena is a fine product line. I see no problem with battery opp. machines. The advantage is you can move the supply water line without changing electic service. I use it that way finding it nice, for that reason. I can use it, to water, other parts, of my flora and fauna about the property when not needed at the pumpkin patch.

12/15/2005 5:10:15 PM

Chico, Ca

Dig propagation timer from Drip works.... if you need that many zones get two of them...

12/15/2005 11:57:23 PM

Eastern Pennsylvania

Jeez this is getting scary. I need it to have a 1" intake and have a single 1" outtake valve. 6 timepoints. I wish the catalogs had some more detailed descriptions. I'd hate to find out I ordered the wrong thing!

12/16/2005 10:42:30 AM

Garden

Just tell them what you want it to do. They are very good at putting it all together and finding what you want.

12/16/2005 2:07:53 PM

San Diego, Ca.

Jim, I use a Dig propagation timer (Dig Model # 510.075P)which is probably the same one C&R mentioned above. It has a 3/4" valve. I'm pretty sure the .075 part of the model number indicates valve size and the "P" indicates that it is a propagation timer.(you want the propagation timer)
Look in your Dripworks catalogue. I think the same timer with their own part number is TGALGH34 for the 3/4" valve and TGALGH1 for the 1" valve. I would give them a call and see if they could cross reference the Dig part# I have with their part number TGALGH34. If its the same thing then just order the one with the 1" valve.
You'll be happy with this timer. It does anything you can imagine. Unlimited starts and stops! Runs off one 9 volt battery that lasted about a year and a half for me. Vince

12/16/2005 8:25:46 PM