- 6-zone outdoor sprinkler timer expands to incorporate new landscape additions quickly, easily and cost-effectively
- Offers 3 programs for independent scheduling of lawn, shrubs, ground cover and drip irrigation
- Easy to program with smart modular design
- Includes calendar, interval, and true 365-day programming capabilities
- Compatible with other brand irrigation systems
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Easy to program with its smart modular design, the Toro ECxtra 6-zone outdoor sprinkler timer can expand to incorporate new landscape additions quickly, easily and cost-effectively. This timer offers three programs for independent scheduling of lawn, shrubs, ground cover and drip irrigation. Grass will have a very specific watering schedule, or program, such as every other day. Planters are watered three times a week; and, if trees are planted, they'll need their own program as well. Additionally, four start times per program provide flexibility to establish new grass and reduce run-off. When you need to provide enough water without over-watering, you can set multiple start times per day. This is especially important when starting a new lawn, irrigating slopes, or if there is extreme heat.
The ECxtra has programming capabilities for calendar (specific days of the week, such as Monday/Wednesday/Friday), interval (such as every second or third, fourth day) and true 365-day scheduling. The seasonal adjust feature allows you to make adjustments to the watering schedule by program instead of zone by zone. A rain delay postpones watering for one to seven days without programming changes. This sprinkler timer has a battery back-up and non-volatile memory. In the event of a power failure, the timer remembers the set program even without an installed battery. The battery will keep the timer operating for up to 72 hours.
This sprinkler system includes a programmable pump start/master valve connection, valve failure detection, non-volatile memory, three programs, four start times, seasonal adjust, and snap-in wire connectors. Also included with the ECxtra is an easy-to-use sensor port that accepts a Toro Rain Sensor (available separately) and is expandable up to 12 zones with the separate purchase of a two-zone expansion module. For new or replacement installations, indoor or outdoor use, it works with any brand of irrigation system.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
The only choice for dealing with lots of zones,
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This review is from: Toro 53768 Ecxtra Six-Zone Outdoor Sprinkler Timer (Lawn & Patio)
I have 11 zones on my 1/2 acre yard. Having screwed up the previous controller (long story, my fault, though). I needed a replacement. 6 zones weren't going to cut it. This one is expandable.I must say, I have read many reviews on this product and I am shocked to see how difficult people have made this product out to be. I managed to install the expansion adaptors for more zones. Install a rain sensor (that my old controller didn't have), and use the time pod to update my watering schedule. The biggest hassle was finding a new spot to mount the controller and run a power cord (I just cut the end off an old extension cord and had to fish it through the hole the previous power cord ran through). I like it. It works for me. I can imagine how frustrated people are when they have to program by hand (and memory for that matter). The time pod makes this thing a snap to program. Worth every nickel. I am tired of reading complaints from people who lack the intitiative to work a little bit
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A decent timer,
By palealien "I'm not bad, I 'm just drawn that way" (Butte Creek Canyon, Ca United States) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE)
This review is from: Toro 53768 Ecxtra Six-Zone Outdoor Sprinkler Timer (Lawn & Patio)
Buying a sprinkler times ought not to be a major challenge, but having worked on and disliked quite a few other brands, I thought finally purchasing "the latest" to install should merit a bit of thought. But with very few local choices and limited time, the Toro Ecxtra won due to its availability, expandability, and pseudo-commercial construction. As it came with a passably weather tight enclosure it was an easy choice.The intended location would be in full sun, so I set it up on the bench to acquaint myself with the programming. It seems to have some peculiarities of command input- such as pressing two buttons simultaneously and twice consecutively) that I would not call intuitive, but the manual is almost adequate in eventually helping one gain control of a unit that is by nature typically more powerful and overcomplicated for what most people really need. (I would one day love to be able to use the cherished phrase, "The manual is well-written and easy to follow".) I discovered an amusing online "Interactive Product Manual" via the Toro website, it is an animated and annotated expansion of the print manual.. if you really want to spend a few hours or days learning this thing, here is the way. I was more interested in getting it installed and operating so I could get paid. It has a flash memory and without battery backup is claimed to save program info indefinitely, and time and day info for 24 hours which made it much more simple to pre-program and install. Installation itself was brainless, once programmed I was fortunate enough that it fit perfectly in the old location so it was a matter of less than an hour to have it up and running. A fairly well touted feature is the expandability to 12 zones. Small plastic snap-in modules with a pair of wire ports can link two zones to the main board, just pick up a coupla more modules and you're off. The modules are $11.99. It seems like anyone in need of more than six or eight is likely to be a commercial user and into the next strata of tech.. but it's a nice feature in case a system grows, there are times when I would have liked to do that. Another accessory is the so-called "Time Pod". which allows a user to program the timer from a PC and then upload the info in the field. I found these to be around $40.00, and geek that I am, I am not really that into writing irrigation programs in my spare time. In fact, the unit comes with a rudimentary program already in memory, so a user could install it and never have to touch a dial. I'd say if you're looking for a decent, non-commercial timer you can find at any Big Box, (or Amazon, of course!) this is a good unit.
1.0 out of 5 stars
What a PAIN!! Software stinks, pod interface is substandard (understatement),
By Auntie Mame "AuntieMame" (DFW, Texas) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Toro 53768 Ecxtra Six-Zone Outdoor Sprinkler Timer (Lawn & Patio)
You're paying a lot of money for a lot of pain - for 3 reasons.(I paid a professional to install it, so I can't talk about any difficulty in installation.) First of all, it didn't work, and the Customer Service folks were not helpful other than sending me the manula and telling me to look it up (whch I already had, ThankYouVeryMuch). The problem? It will not accept a 'manual' setting so I am unable to turn on a single zone. This makes maintenance on the system (adjusting heads in the Spring, replacing blown heads, etc.) virtually impossible. Second, both the manual and the computer program are a total nightmare. OnMyGawsh. I can't tell you how long I've spent in frustration. I generally don't have a problem with the switches and dials needed for sprinkler systems, but this one... oy! And whoever wrote the software really should be shot. It makes no sense whatsoever. The cutsie graphics are nice, but I just want to water my lawn! Third. Inserting the 'pod' with the programming into the ECXTRA is very quirky. I've never seen such a sloppy interface. It's nothing like, say a USB interface you have on your computer. It's just a set of prongs - nothing more - and there are too many for the 'pod', so you just center it up on the prongs as best you can, try to push the 'transfer' button without wiggling it too much so you lose the connection (very delicate to hold it just right) and then PRAY you hold it steady long enough for the data to transfer. It's a pain. So, I'm stuck with an expensive product that won't work no matter how many hours I spend wrestling with it. Time to cut my losses and buy another one - but it won't be TORO!!!
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