Reddit reviews Raindrip R675CT Analog 3-Dial Water Timer, 1, Multi
We found 4 Reddit comments about Raindrip R675CT Analog 3-Dial Water Timer, 1, Multi. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Easy-to-program and attaches to any outdoor faucet, standard drip tubing, or garden hoseSolenoid and diaphragm valve on/off controlLow battery indicatorFail safe to off when battery level becomes lowAA alkaline batteries (2) not includedProgram retained when batteries are replaced (if changed within 15 seconds)Must have minimum PSI for unit to work properly
I am installing an individual drip/misting system next weekend. I found something on amazon that was cheap and bought an analog timer as well. I can update you when I install if you'd like. I am going away in a couple weeks and don't trust even my friends to water them properly and have piece of mind that it will be done and done efficiently as well.
I have an underground sprinkler system but I still use a hose-end timer to water a shade garden where there are currently no sprinkler lines and for when I overseed grass seed in an area where I don't want to run the entire zone multiple times per day. I use this Raindrip timer. I've used it for about 4 years now.
I just looked and you are the same person that posted about doing drip irrigation with a plastic bag so I am going to assume that you do not have irrigation set up at your house and you are looking for other methods to care for your plants.
For less than $100.00 you can set up a pretty solid irrigation system for a medium sized garden.
I personally use this timer:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FBOUEJC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I think that you can get it for a lower cost from store but this timer works great for me they have lasted 2 seasons and are still going strong.
I have this kit:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LO4FFG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Which is amazing. It allows you to add on more as your garden grows and also it allows for you to be able to place it under the mulch.
Even from amazon this set up will cost you under 100 and really allows you to care for your plants properly.
The bottom line is you live in the desert. You can grow in Vegas and do so very easily but you need to adjust your methods for your environment.
Thanks! I read up on square foot gardening and just sort of winged it honestly. Here's a general idea of the setup. I bought two untreated 8' x 12" boards from lowes, and some trellis boards that I cut to make the grid and bed walls (so it's 4'x4'x12"). Screwed it all together with ceramic screws (to prevent rust). Then I filled it with a mix of 1/3 compost, 1/3 vermiculite, and 1/3 peat moss (making the mix was tough, spread it on a tarp and sort of flip it together over and over).
I also bought a Raindrip drip irrigation kit and a Raindrip timer and set that up before planting the seeds. it sort of takes care of itself from there. Just have to clips some grass growing in it sometimes because I neglected to lay a liner down thinking that the depth of soil would smother anything under it. Wrong, haha.