If not turn counter clockwise if it turns continue until it stops it was closed and this was the problem. If handle is round turn it clockwise if it turns it is probably open. If lever is not parallel to pipe it is off turn 90 degrees to the left or right whichever way it turns. Look for a shut-off valve adjacent to water meter, on a white PVC pipe leading from a hose bib at the house or under a 8" round green lid in landscape at grade level. If valve does not open water may have been shut-off. Loosen the bleeder thumb screw or turn lever on valve in open direction or counter clockwise. You can also find other drip irrigation supplies such as pressure reducers, filters, tubing, emitters and more.1. Galcon makes another timer, the Galcon 11000L functions the same as the 9001D but is a great alternative if you need a different shaped timer to fit a tight space. I’ve used this timer a lot for myself and for clients. If you’re looking for a great, reasonably priced, battery operated timer, I’ve included my Amazon link for the Galcon 9001D Hose End Tap Timer. You can also use a brass Y to connect more than one timer and create two zones (shade and sun sections of your garden or if you just need more water pressure). Just put a note on your calendar at the start of the season to change the 9V battery. It’s very easy to set up ( see this post) and program. This irrigation timer is perfect for watering deck planters or small gardens.
GALCON 9001D IRRIGATION TIMER FREE
Amazon has it with free shipping for $39.95 Galcon 9001D Hose End Tap Timer with Programmable LCD Display I haven’t seen it at the big box stores but it’s easy to find online. Otherwise for the price range – $40 to $50 – this timer does a lot.
Leaving it out all winter is not great) Price and Specs
No problem, if it’s the rainy season, disconnect the timer and bring it inside (this will expand its life. The ‘Rain Delay’ button never seems to work. It was definitely one of the few times that the Dig/Galcon and I had a falling out (some bad words were said). If you do replace the timer in the future – keep that black clip and you’ll have an extra (then you can dare to use it). That black clip that allows you to disconnect the timer without unscrewing it from the hose bib – NO – do not use – if it breaks you are stuck without a timer. So you want to know about the negatives – there aren’t many. They offer at least a one year limited warranty. If you are seeing the ‘battery low’ picture when you look at the front digital readout after only a few months – you may have a compromised timer (or an out of date battery). The timer runs on a 9V battery which (should) lasts for a year.
GALCON 9001D IRRIGATION TIMER HOW TO
Read more about this in ‘ How to Set Up Drip Irrigation with a Battery Operated Timer.‘ If you are only watering a few planters a short distance from the irrigation timer, you can also attach a female hose thread 1/4″ barbed adapter and go right to 1/4″ tubing. Also pictured is a brass 3/4″ female hose thread to female pipe thread brass swivel adapter. The filter and pressure can also be purchased as separate pieces. You want to add this in before connecting you drip lines. Other Likes:Įasy to hook up – and Dig (also Rain Bird) makes a one piece pressure reducer/filter that easily attaches to the the timer. To be specific- the timer I like is the Galcon 9001D Hose End Tap Timer with Programmable LCD Display (previously the Dig 9001D). So far, no changes on the Galcon, same great irrigation timer. I keep calling it the Dig timer but I’ve learned that the producer – Galcon – has taken it back and is manufacturing it under their own name. One option it does not have is ‘Skip Days'(something I love), allowing you to run your irrigation every day, every other day, third day, etc, but if they did have that the timer might be so popular they’d always be sold out. The Dig now allowed me to set any amount of time I wanted between 1 minute and 12 hours – at an exact time of day – with an option of 4 start times. The timer I previously used had a few choices for run times such as 1 min, 5 min, 10 min but there was nothing between 15 minutes and 30 minutes (some timers will give you 20 minutes). What’s so great, you ask? First and foremost, the ability to set the run time precisely. Months later, back at the irrigation supply store, I saw my old timer back on the shelf but didn’t give it a second look – Dig had won me over. But, surprise, this new irrigation timer was 10 times better. Ugh – something new, I thought, I wanted the timer I’m used to using. The battery operated timer I was replacing was now defunct. I was introduced to the Dig irrigation timer about seven years ago.
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