Gilmour Electronic Water Timer, Teal/Black #9100

Gilmour Electronic Water Timer, Teal/Black #9100 | Works as advertised

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	Gilmour Electronic Water Timer, Teal/Black #9100 Gilmour Gilmour average customer review:based on 80 reviews view larger image
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performs well once you figure out the instuctions. How to insert batteries is not explained and the illustration on the battery cover is obvious at best.Words would help.

Works as advertised

Ignore the product photo. This is a more basic model, teal green with rotary dial controls, not pushbuttons.

Still, it does what it claims and comes in handy for timed watering needs. Reasonably priced for what it does.

"Sometimes, new isn't better"

The item pictured is the newer version of the 9100. (green body)
The item I purchased, the original 9100. (gray body)
The original version is smarter than the new version. It has a delay feature that isn't available on the newer version. The old version is a two piece unit that allows changing the batteries much easier. One simply unsnaps the battery compartment, replace the batteries and snaps back in place. The weak point with the old 9100 is the diaphram, it tends to leak, and rupture after about a years use. I believe this problem can be corrected by simply allowing the unit to gradually turn water off rather than the abrupt method used. If the new unit uses the same shut off method, I supect it will have the same problem as the old unit, and will be more costly to repair..

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Here is what you are getting into with this product...

I ordered one. Got it. It worked for a week just fine until we had a heavy rain. It ceased working. I set it to manual operation to see if it worked and it began to continuously turn on and off until I took out the batteries.
Upon inspection off the battery compartment, I noticed rust. It is my conclusion that these timers are not waterproof at all. The water caused a short circuit and ruined the timer's ability to measure time. Amazon thankfully sent a replacement and as of yet has not charged me for it. With my new unit, that is again necessarily outside, I have covered it with a clear plastic bag in what has so far been a more successful waterproofing than the factory can provide.
Also, not that I really care, but some of you might, the picture of the product when I purchased it did not match the item that I received. The timer pictured had a digital readout and buttons. The timer I received had dials and no readout. Just a word of caution.
Despite all of this, I still recommend this timer, based solely on the negative reviews I have read about other timers. Just make sure It is not exposed to a lot of rain or water.

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