Melnor 3015 6-Cycle Electronic AquaTimer Digital Hose Timer

by Melnor

Product Features

• Automatically water up to three times a day
• Easy programming with lighted prompts
• Works with low pressure drip and soaker hoses
• On/off feature allows faucet-like use
• Requires (1) 9-Volt battery sold seperately

Product Details

Product Manual [87kb PDF]

• Item Weight: 10.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005Y0ID
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 3015
• Average Customer Review: 1.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (149 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,802 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #10 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Plants & Planting > Watering Equipment > Hose Timers

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

A great tool for the resource-wise, Melnor's three-cycle electronic timer regulates watering so that your time, money, and water are better spent. Designed for use with low-pressure drip or soaker hoses, the timer offers hourly settings (once every 8, 12, or 24 hours) or daily settings (once every two, three, or seven days). Programming on the tool is simple--a combination of lighted prompts and a dial with tangible clicks. The unit runs on a 9-volt battery that lasts a full watering season with average use. A gentle shutoff mechanism keeps pipes from banging, while a battery-indicator triggers a flashing light when power's low. Ideal for daily use, the timer's also great for keeping the garden green while you travel. --Emily Bedard

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Arrgghhhh, why do companies sell products that don't work!, July 9, 2002

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M. Coats (Raleigh, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Melnor 3015 6-Cycle Electronic AquaTimer Digital Hose Timer (Lawn & Patio)

I have 4 of these and two have already broken. I bought them hoping they would be better than Melnor's previous model (bigger, rectangular looking green thing) which all four broke within a year.

NOTE, I take very good care of all of my tools. Change batteries, bring in during the winter, etc. This is a quality problem, not a user problem.

I have lost plants and wasted a ton of time messing with these things, changing batteries, looking for receipts, etc.

MELNOR, shame on you. This is irresponsible and you should recall and apologize for not doing your job (testing a product).
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Great until it broke, August 4, 2007

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Average Joe (In the Redwoods, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Melnor 3015 6-Cycle Electronic AquaTimer Digital Hose Timer (Lawn & Patio)

I bought 2 timers from Home Depot. They both worked for about a week before they filled with water and died. I contacted Melnor and explained the problem. They were apologetic, stating they had a batch (must have been the Home Depot batch) with inferior software. They are sending replacements (with new software)at no cost. Will update when new timers are put into use.

12/15/08
I've had the new replacements in use for over a year and am putting them away for the winter. These timers have been flawless. They're easy to program and they consistently turn on and off at the designated times, provided my batteries are fresh (changed them once this summer). I use mine on a drip system and from time to time notice my drippers are not dripping. The cause is from debris in the screen entering the timer from my well water system. When the screen is clean the water flows.

May 11, 2011
It's been almost 3 years since I received the replacements. I just brought them out after their winter rest and have them installed on my systems. They're still working perfectly!

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money..., April 5, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Melnor 3015 6-Cycle Electronic AquaTimer Digital Hose Timer (Lawn & Patio)

Considering how much landscaping costs, there's little reason to scrimp on timers. I learned this the hard way, coming home from vacation to find my yard brown and parched. This timer, which was less than a year old had failed, and as a result, so did my grass.

I'm now in the market for a new one that actually works.