Orbit Super-6 Controller with Remote #57096

Discount Price: $54.42

Features:

• Easy to Use - Intuitive controls with an easy to read LCD screen
• Two Independent Programs - Days of Week, Watering Intervals and Odd/Even Days
• Up to 8 Start Times per Day - Ideal for drip irrigation, new lawns and reducing runoff
• Large, easy-to-read dials
• One Touch Rain Delay - Settings for 24, 48 and 72 hours

Customer Reviews:

Replacement Timer [Posted on 2008-04-25]
I bought this unit as a replacement for an old timer that was getting a mind of it's own. The old unit was mounted outside so I knew I needed to get a unit built for that environment. I also wanted to get a remote controlled unit. After looking at the Hunter and some of the other remote controlled brands, I was sticker shocked and figured I would just have to stick with a non-remote controlled unit.

Enter the Orbit Super-6. Although it is an indoor unit, I found that Orbit makes a exterior box that will fit most of it's timers. So I bought them both on Amazon (though I found that you can get the box for about $8 cheaper at Home Depot and Lowe's). I did have to do just a bit of customization though. I used a hacksaw to separate the remote control holder from the timer then mounted the timer in the box. Gave it a much roomier fit. I mounted the remote control holder on the door with velcro, and since the box is pretty deep, closing the box and clearance was not an issue.

I figured that the unit would not get good reception with the wire antenna inside the box, so I drilled a hole in the top of the box. I had a 2" rubber ducky style antenna that I salvaged from an old NOAA weather radio and attached it to the antenna wire. The antenna fit perfectly in the hole with the original rubber grommet for a weather tight seal.

For the money, this is a very good alternative for an exterior remote controlled unit considering the prices of the other brands. It is not quite as sophisticated as some of the other brands (therefore the 4 stars instead of 5), but a pretty darn good buy.

Nice unit for the money [Posted on 2008-06-28]
I've had the Oribit Super-6 Controller with remote for about 1 month and have experienced no problems. I bought this unit to replace a very old irrigation timer (20 years or so) with worn-out manual switches and the remote was a big selling point. I installed the unit myself and the install went OK. The remote works anywhere on my small lot - I estimate the maximum distance I've attempted is somewhere around 75 feet. The remote is a big help when checking for sprinkler head problems and manually watering dry spots on the lawn. Using the remote, you cannot program watering cycles - but only operate zones for fixed amount of time. The remote may work at a further distance, but I have not tested. The main timer is like others in that is takes some study to understand. I was a little disappointed in what appears to be a rather limited number of on/off cycles that can be programmed per day for the main controller. I would summarize this product as a basic main controller with remote - which meets my expectation. So for the money, I consider it is a good value.

Awesome Value [Posted on 2008-06-29]
I actually consider myself a fairly picky person, so I'm having trouble understanding why anyone would give this product less than 5 stars. For the money, it's a fantastic deal if you want extreme convenience and flexibility watering your lawn. My wife, who is not a "techie" confiscated the remote handheld unit and if I don't get it back soon, our yard will turn into a swamp. She loves being able to click two simple buttons and turning on a zone instead of trying to figure out how to work the main controller. I use it to turn the zones on and off when doing maintenance on the sprinkler heads wihout the hassle of walking back and forth to the controller. For under $60, you get a nice (yes, it's basic), well-constructed unit that's only about $25 more than a non-remote and gives you total control over your watering cycles. Anyone that doesn't think that's worth 5 full stars is even pickier than me - and that's saying a lot! LOL

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