Toro 53806 Lawn Master II Six Zone Landscape Timer Lawn Master II Landscape Timers automate watering - saving water and promoting a healthy landscape. Toro 53806 Lawn Master II Six Zone Landscape Timer Features: Efficiently works with new or existing systems 3 Programs with up to 3 start times per program to automate traditional and drip irrigation systems Simple to install and program 6 Zone capacity with port for optional rain sensor Water on specific days of the week, odd or even days, with day exclusion to meet water restrictions Increase it during hot months without having to reprogram Rain sensor port allows easy connection to a rain sensor with no wire splicing Allows the user to manually turn the rain sensor connection to the timer on or off when desired Pump start relay port allows easy connection to a pump when well water systems are used Flexible run time, length of watering from 1 minute to 6 hours Battery memory back-up stores programming Includes mounting hardware, transformer and instruction manual Toro 53806 Lawn Master II Six Zone Landscape Timer Specifications: Dimensions: 5" H x 6.5" W x 1" D (12.7 cm x 16.5 cm x 2.5 cm) Max Output to Valves: 350mA per Station Battery Backup: 9-volt battery required Transformer Input: 120 VAC, 60 Hz Transformer Output: 24 VAC at .75A Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor Zone Capacity: 6
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Instruction guide has gross errors
After dealing with two consecutive Rainbird timers which failed for the same reason - the timers were remarked to reflect power ratings of less than half those stated in the manual - I learned the hard way what not to get. Rainbird tech help is virtually non-existent. So I have tried Toro. Simply wanting a basic timer, I got the 53806. Unfortunately, in this digital age where hype and frills seem to dominate the market, something as simple as turning a switch on or off may entail understanding pages of detailed instructions and embedded sequences. Fortunately, this Toro is quite user friendly in this area, and setting the program is very basic and intuitive, especially compared to the nightmare rainbird. Although just installed, and not time tested, the Toro functions as expected. Easy to install, and simple to operate. I would give them 5 stars for getting it right on the basics.
But there are two fatal flaws in the user guide. When I first mounted the timer, and...
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Just the basics... done well.
This is a simple controller at a rock-bottom price. I own both the 4 channel and 6 channel versions.
As mentioned in another review, do NOT use the screw template; it is wrong. Measure 5 inches instead. Also, I would recommend hooking up the unit FIRST to the sprinklers THEN adding the battery and AC power. Seems like you are asking for an RMA if you power up first.
Negatives: Does not allow you to add a pause between zones. This might be necessary if you water from a cistern. The rubbery buttons do not have sufficient debounce, but considering how rarely you need the buttons, this is no big deal. The feature which allows you to seasonally shorten or lengthen the cycles uses integer arithmetic: If you combine a low percentage with a short watering time, the result may be NO watering time at all. The manual modes are not very intuitive; you will have to consult with the booklet.
Positives: the case is nice-looking and sturdy. The display is clear and...
Flexible programming like you never seen before
If you're used to old style programming, you pick days of the week, and minutes per station. This one is so flexible, and the manual too sparse, that I couldn't figure out what programs ABC were for. Also difficult to find help on the web.
If you're wondering too, see the sample watering plan in this pdf
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Each program SHOULD control a different set of solenoid valves.
If you water with all your stations on the same days, just configure Program A, and keep BC set to 0 minutes, or no watering days.
If you screw up like I did, and make programs ABC all the same, it will run "consecutively" and you will have a big water bill. If you notice it running when you don't expect, you may have inadvertently programmed more than just a program A.
Product Features :
- 3 Independent watering programs and up to 3 start times per program, with adjustable watering times ranging from 1 minute to 6 hours
- 365 Day calendar water on specific days of the week, odd or even days or day interval, with day exclusion to meet water restrictions
- Perfect for traditional and dip irrigation; seasonal adjust - easily adjust run times as weather or seasons change
- Three modes of operation - automatic, manual station and manual program
- Battery back-up stores programming (9-volt battery needed)
Rating : 4.1
List Price : $34.99
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