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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Rain Bird SST-600o Simple to Set Indoor/Outdoor 6-Zone Timer
Add more value, versatility and convenience to your automatic underground watering system with this outdoor 6 zone timer. Customize watering schedules tailored to your unique landscape needs, while dramatically conserving water and improving lawn and plant health. The Simple Set Timer offers maximum versatility and efficient watering with water-conscious features like the automatic rain shut-off to stop operation during rain. It can easily be connected to existing drip systems. Easy dial control settings for each of the 6 zones with clearly displayed screen details.

Add value, versatility, and convenience to your underground watering system with the Rain Bird SST-600o six-station automatic outdoor sprinkler timer.

SST timer
The Simple-to-Set Timer allows you to schedule different watering times for up to 6 zones. (View larger).
So easy to use you can forget the instructions, the SST-600o's intuitive zone-by-zone scheduling allows you to set different watering times for each area of the yard, providing greener results with less water. By turning the dial to the appropriate zone, you can easily set your system to water full sun areas more and shaded areas less, or water slopes and clay soils in short intervals to allow water to soak in--an important step in avoiding runoff. You can also vary the timing and frequency of pop-up sprays vs. rotor zones and customize the drip zones when watering trees and landscapes.

Advanced Controls

The SST-600o offers one-touch seasonal adjustments, allowing you to increase watering in hot, dry months and reduce it in rainy periods. The timer is also compatible with an optional rain sensor, which automatically shuts off the timer when it's raining. And maintenance is easy thanks to the built-in troubleshooting feature. If the timer detects a short, it suspends watering to that zone and displays a warning message. The timer even protects against surges from nearby lightning strikes and power surges. If power is interrupted, the timer stores the settings indefinitely without the need for a backup battery.

Simple Installation

To install the SST-600o, simply strip the wires and push them into the color-coded terminals--no screwdriver necessary. The terminals make it easy to connect zone wires, master valves, pump start relays, or a rain sensor.

What's in the Box

SST-600o timer with transformer and 6-foot cord, English/Spanish installation guide, English/Spanish operating manuals.


With so many on offer these days, it is great to have a name you can trust. This item is certainly that and will be a perfect buy. The distributor have added some great touches and this equals great value.
You can trust this review, i hope you can try to buy this product and then you know this product good or no. Next time you can make a review for another people.

Good timer, limited programming options
For its price this is a really nice timer. Unfortunately its programming capabilities are very limited, and in order to make it work for me, I needed to fool the system a bit.
The problem is this: you can only program one single start time for a given zone and then make it run once, twice, three times or four times. As such not so bad were it not that you cannot adjust the interval between the additional times. Therefore this timer is not very suitable for the tropics (we have sun up at 7:00 am and down at 7:00 pm). Typically you would want to water early morning and late afternoon. That's not possible with this timer, because the interval for a 2 times a day schedule is 6 hours only (i.e. 7:00 am and 1:00 pm). Interval for 3 times a day is 4 hours (i.e. 07:00 am, 11:00 am and 3:00 pm) and interval for 4 times a day is 3 hours (07:00 am, 10:00 am, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm). As you see, not a desired schedule. I decided then to water 3 times at night, but that's not possible, because...

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Station Timer a Winner
I bought this unit to replace an existing controller than was becomming unreliable and was hard to set up after each local power failure or bump.
This unit had all the features that I wanted. Each valve's settings could be made (by selecting the appropriate buttons) and displayed on the digital display at the same time.
The hardest part of the installation was the removal of the old unit and mounting the new one. The issue was that the mounting holes in the wall were different for each unit. But once new mount holes were made and the new unit installed, the set-up for each valve was made in less than 5 minutes total.
It has worked flawlessly since installation. It has definitely exceeded my expectations. I would strongly recommend this unit to anyone with a similar need!Rain Bird SST6000 6 Station Automatic Sprinkler Timer, Indoor/Outdoor
Rainbird is slipping
SST TIMER, 6 ZONE
When my rainbird timer failed- I went to store and sales guy told me to buy a different brand because Rain bird has slipped in customer service. I have used then for decades and did not beleive him . I saw it on line direct from rain-bird.
Call their toll free number waited 15 minutes(!!) placed order got it OCt 3. Rain bird had a special starting October - called them (three times) they aid they would not honor the Oct sale price and to install it and return then re-buy it .
I could not believe that they would even say that to a repeat customer. - Sales guy is correct - they have slipped in customer service. First - I would not buy another Rainbird product again - Second if you do buy it a amazon - as they have the decency to stand behind the sale and do the right thing.
Thank you

** AFTER REVIEWING THIS PRODUCT - RAINBIRD HAS CREDITED ME THE DIFFERENCE - THANK YOU RAIN BIRD **
Rain Bird SST-600o Simple to Set Indoor/Outdoor 6-Zone Timer
Product Features :
  • Automatic outdoor watering system timer with control for up to 6 zones
  • Simple zone-by-zone setting allows you to customize watering schedules for different areas
  • Easy-to-operate system lets you choose start time, watering duration, and days of week
  • Large, easy-to-read screen and backlit buttons allow you to review settings at a glance
  • Sealed case protects against moisture, insects, and grime; superior surge protection

Rating : 4.1
List Price : $148.15

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Monday, January 14, 2013

Toro 53806 Lawn Master II 6-Zone Landscape Sprinkler System Water Timer
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
With so many on offer these days, it is great to have a name you can trust. This item is certainly that and will be a perfect buy. The distributor have added some great touches and this equals great value.
You can trust this review, i hope you can try to buy this product and then you know this product good or no. Next time you can make a review for another people.

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.
Toro 53806 Lawn Master II 6-Zone Landscape Sprinkler System Water Timer
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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