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Western PA

I would like to use a water timer to control a few impact sprinkles to wet the leaves on the really hot days, especially early in the season.

My question:
Is there a timer that one can set every 30 minutes for whatever duration the user wants ?
I’m thinking every 30 minutes for a few minutes duration, would keep the leaves from getting burned, and the plants from getting stressed.

I have found a Galcon timer that I could set to run every hour for a few minutes of duration, but am wondering if any of you have a timer that will do what I’m asking.

5/5/2025 9:31:00 AM

Spooner, WI

I think orbit timers will do what you want.

5/5/2025 9:11:59 PM

Bethlehem CT

You need what is called a propagation timer. I have one and they are quite useful.

[Last edit: 05/06/25 8:41:43 AM]

5/6/2025 8:40:55 AM

Bethlehem CT

https://cheapsprinklers.com/products/dig-710ap-battery-operated-propagation-controller-with-3-4-valve-710ap-075?variant=31536161816678&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=9875028425&gbraid=0AAAAADCPuzSOEbEW5YLtzkfohtXqwR7D6&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5ubABhDIARIsAHMighbdJwRdDFsdjezYuAW_g098n39dpBTzZKOJh-TynfeAeC648jkOB_waAur2EALw_wcB

5/6/2025 8:43:27 AM

Syracuse, NY

I got really carried away reading the details and features, lol; I should practically be able to run it, now!
Quite the timer. eg

5/6/2025 11:40:31 AM

Mission Viejo, CA

I use a Galcon propagation timer. Actually more than one. I've had one for over 10 years that is still going. they run on a 9v battery.

https://www.dripdepot.com/6100-inchs-inch-series-2-wire-irrigation-controller-stations-6

5/6/2025 12:21:31 PM

Western PA

Awesome, thank you fellas !

5/7/2025 8:24:53 AM

Danbury, CT

If money isn't an issue - we run an electric leaf setup to our mist bench that essentially waters when the moisture on the leaf surface is too dry. It's not a set schedule (like every 30 minutes) but rather acts similar to the leaf itself by responding to conditions. It may not be what you are looking for, but worth a review.


https://www.greenhousemegastore.com/products/electronic-leaf-mist-control?variant=42701318652103&tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=20986255191&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20986262772&gbraid=0AAAAAD_SdWqkiLctJPAn_X9yqYgBiCtjh&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrPHABhCIARIsAFW2XBPWcdP6Arw2acmzAzhCi3-_bQk0yr1fcP2b0e4IRgIIR9INqypn4pEaAniFEALw_wcB

5/8/2025 11:07:11 AM