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Melnor Programmable 4 Zone Digital Water Timer

Runs four zones on separate schedules with automatic rain delay, so different beds and lawn areas each get watered on their own terms.
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About Product Overview

Running water to four different zones off one timer means you're not out there every morning moving hoses or flipping valves by hand. This Melnor digital water timer splits watering duties across four zones, each with its own schedule, so garden beds, containers, and turf areas can all get exactly what they need without you standing over them.

Three programs and four start times per program give you room to water early morning and evening, or set different frequencies for a vegetable bed versus a strip of lawn. The automatic rain delay holds off watering after a storm so you're not soaking ground that's already wet, and the digital display keeps programming straightforward once you've set each zone.

Worth knowing: there's no battery backup, so a dead battery means lost settings, and the unit isn't expandable past its four zones. It's a solid pick for anyone running multiple watering areas who wants one timer instead of juggling several.

  • 4 independent watering zones
  • 3 programs with 4 start times per program
  • Digital display for programming
  • Automatic rain delay
  • Battery-powered, no battery backup
  • Not expandable beyond 4 zones

The Details Specifications

Brand Melnor
UPC 042206162656
Case Pack Quantity 4 per case
Retail Unit Quantity 1
Dimensions (L × W × H) 3 × 10 × 11
Weight 1 lbs
Country of Origin TAIWAN
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