Super 6, Water Controller With Remote, 2 Independent Programs, Days Of Week, Watering Intervals & Odd/Even Days, Up To 8 Start Times Per Day, Ideal For Drip Irrigation, New Lawns & Reducing Run Off, Flexible Watering Time Settings, From 1-99 Minutes, 1 Touch Rain Delay, Settings For 24, 48 & 72 Hours.
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Competent controller and remote at a good price, but price comes with compromises
Summary:
Overall the model 57096 is a competent controller at a good price especially considering the included remote, but the price point does come with compromises as I will explain:
Positives:
1. I've used Orbit in the past and have controllers that have lasted many years. I've purchased multiple high-end, much more expensive Rainbird units that never had lasted more than 2 years.
2. The remote is a very nice feature especially given the price charged for the unit. Orbit indicates the remote will work up to about 200 feet from the controller. They suggest installing the controller as high on the wall as possible for best reception. At a mounting height of about 6.5 feet on a garage with no major obstacles in the way and a fresh 9-volt battery, a distance of 200 feet is about correct with the signal having to go through the garage wall.
3. The overall programing is slightly different than many other controllers I've used, but generally easy once...
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Nice unit for the money
I've had the Oribit Super-6 Controller with remote for about 1 month and have experienced no problems. I bought this unit to replace a very old irrigation timer (20 years or so) with worn-out manual switches and the remote was a big selling point. I installed the unit myself and the install went OK. The remote works anywhere on my small lot - I estimate the maximum distance I've attempted is somewhere around 75 feet. The remote is a big help when checking for sprinkler head problems and manually watering dry spots on the lawn. Using the remote, you cannot program watering cycles - but only operate zones for fixed amount of time. The remote may work at a further distance, but I have not tested. The main timer is like others in that is takes some study to understand. I was a little disappointed in what appears to be a rather limited number of on/off cycles that can be programmed per day for the main controller. I would summarize this product as a basic main controller with...
Replacement Timer
I bought this unit as a replacement for an old timer that was getting a mind of it's own. The old unit was mounted outside so I knew I needed to get a unit built for that environment. I also wanted to get a remote controlled unit. After looking at the Hunter and some of the other remote controlled brands, I was sticker shocked and figured I would just have to stick with a non-remote controlled unit.
Enter the Orbit Super-6. Although it is an indoor unit, I found that Orbit makes a exterior box that will fit most of it's timers. So I bought them both on Amazon (though I found that you can get the box for about $8 cheaper at Home Depot and Lowe's). I did have to do just a bit of customization though. I used a hacksaw to separate the remote control holder from the timer then mounted the timer in the box. Gave it a much roomier fit. I mounted the remote control holder on the door with velcro, and since the box is pretty deep, closing the box and clearance was not an...
Product Features :
- Easy to Use - Intuitive controls with an easy to read LCD screen
- Two Independent Programs - Days of Week, Watering Intervals and Odd/Even Days
- Up to 8 Start Times per Day - Ideal for drip irrigation, new lawns and reducing runoff
- Large, easy-to-read dials
- One Touch Rain Delay - Settings for 24, 48 and 72 hours
Rating : 4.3
List Price : $47.99
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