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Midwest

I would like to get your suggestion on decent water timers.
Wanted for misting.
Thanks,
Greg

4/9/2008 1:25:16 PM

Denver, CO

this post might help, it's in the fertilization and watering board posted by me a few days ago.
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=246045

4/9/2008 5:40:12 PM

Commack, NY

i have a DIG timer that ive been using for years, works great. slightly complicated to figure out, but once you've got it, works like a charm

4/9/2008 8:47:48 PM

San Diego, Ca.

Greg,
If you haven't already gone to this site take a look here:
http://www.dripworksusa.com/store/dig.php
On page 10 of their catalog look for The timer with part number TGALGH34 its toward the bottom of the page. Costs $120 but it will do everything you could ever ask for a timer to do. I've had this same model for 3 or 4 years now and never had a problem with it.
The way I use mine is to set the time window for misting between 10am and 5pm. During that time window I set the timer to turn on every 10 or 15 minutes (I vary it according to how hot the days are getting) and I also set to the duration of time the misters will run. (usually 3 to 5 minutes per each cycle). Works really well.
By the way, I use DripWorks sprinkler head that they call
"Supernet PC" (blue base w/purple spinner). It's not a mister but rather throws small water droplets that are not carried off by the wind as much as mist gets carried off. They do a good job of wetting the leaves just enough to cool them down without soaking your ground.
Hope this helps you out. Vince

4/9/2008 9:00:57 PM

San Diego, Ca.

Well, now that I've just seen some really fancy timers, the one above I mentioned may not do everything you could ask a timer to do but it should work really well for you.
A temperature controlled timer would be sweet.

4/9/2008 9:14:28 PM

Midwest

G great post! I like the idea of a PLC. Amazing. Scott, G, Vince after I read the links you posted, a DIG timer is what I am looking for! Sounds like they are reliable units and can handle unlimited cycle-durations. I want to get one of those!
Thanks!
Greg

4/10/2008 12:18:31 AM

San Diego

I use the dig timer too, has worked great for many years too here in hot san diego.

4/10/2008 12:56:10 PM

San Jose [email protected]

you can put a thermostat in line with your timer

4/11/2008 4:46:38 PM