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Melnor 73280 Digital Water Electronic Hose Timer, 4 Zone, Black/Gray

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Color Black/Gray
Brand Melnor
Material Plastic
Product Dimensions 5.7"D x 8.26"W x 2.67"H
Item Weight 1.06 Pounds

About this item

  • Flexible programming - set up to 4 cycles per day, each with it's own start time on specific days of the week. Easy Manual watering by simply using the "Manual" button
  • The new larger Rectangular screen is 25% bigger to better display Information for the simplest set up and programming that can easily be seen at a glance
  • Rain delay - if there's rain in the forecast, the rain delay mode will stop all watering for up to 7 days. The watering program will begin running automatically after the delay period
  • Low Battery consumption. A new set of batteries lasts up to 6 months. The water program remains when batteries are changed or between seasons. Two x AA alkaline batteries are required (not included)
  • Backed by a Melnor 7-Year Limited Warranty. Melnor stands behind its products. Leave a question/feedback below. We value your experience with us.

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5.0 5.0
User interface
4.6 4.6
Easy to install
4.2 4.2
Easy to read
4.0 4.0

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Timer function
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Easy to use
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User interface
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0.5 pounds
649 grams
0.25 kilograms
0.64 pounds

From the manufacturer

New HydroLogic 4-Zone Digital Water Timer- A better way to water!

We heard your feedback and updated the popular HydroLogic timer with some exciting new features to make it even better than before! You can now set up to 4 cycles for each zone per day, with independent start times. Want to water at 8am, 12pm, 4pm, and 7pm? No problem! Water exactly when you want without the hassle of restrictive intervals.

The new 4-zone timer is wider, with angled valves that allow you to more easily attach hoses without hurting your knuckles!

New Larger Screen!

The new larger rectangular screen is 25% bigger to better display information for the simplest set up and programming that can easily be seen at a glance.

HydroLogic Soil Moisture Sensor

Unpredictable weather makes setting the ideal watering schedule difficult. Use a moisture sensor to take the guess work out of when your plants have had enough water. When water conservation is a must, the sensor can automatically pause your timer when it rains or senses enough moisture in the soil.

Flexible Scheduling

Every garden is unique with different watering needs. Flexible scheduling allows you to water exactly how you want to, with independent start times.

Attach a Variety of Tools

Sprinkler, soaker hose, or pulsator! Whatever tool you want to use can be easily attached and specifically programmed.

Manual Mode

Manual mode allows you to use the faucet when you need it. Simply select manual mode on the timer to temporarily override the schedule.

Rain Delay

When it rains and you don't need to water, just use the rain delay to pause the schedule for up to 7 days.

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Product Description

New hydrologic 4-Zone digital water timer- a better way to water! we heard your feedback & updated the popular hydrologic timer with some exciting new features to make it even better than before! You can now setup to 4 cycles for each zone per day, with independent start times. Want to water at 8Am, 12Pm, 4Pm, & 7Pm? No problem! Water exactly when you want without the hassle of restrictive intervals.

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Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including styrene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. For outdoor use only

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Customer reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
2,045 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the accuracy of the timer, saying it's capable of 4 different automatic time settings per water port / Zone. They say the controls are easy to follow and vary the scheduling. Customers are also happy with ease of use. However, some customers have reported issues with leakage, saying the entire unit is leaking like a sieve. Customers also dislike opening, and flow. They have mixed opinions on performance, quality, and battery life.

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198 customers mention142 positive56 negative

Customers find the 73280 4 zone hose timer easy to use and program. They mention that the automatic zones are easy to set, and the batteries are easily accessed via a slide-out tray. Customers are also impressed with the large screen and the new features, including four daily cycle programming.

"...They are easy to program and are totally reliable. (NOTE: Read the warning about opening & shutting the water supply)...." Read more

"...Programing has a very short easy learning curve. It works well...." Read more

"For me this was hard to set up and get to work correctly my. Neighbor has the exact one and his seems much easier than mine...." Read more

"...Worked 5 months so far. Easy to program but if you hold enter button too long it erases the program and you have to start over...." Read more

70 customers mention57 positive13 negative

Customers like the accuracy of the timer. They say that it works great and is capable of 4 different automatic time settings per water port / Zone. The controls are easy to follow and vary the scheduling. They like that the 2-zone unit as it allows them to stagger times by zones to get max pressure. They also like that there are 4 schedules for each zone and the program setup is easy. Overall, customers are satisfied with the accuracy and ease of use of the product.

"...So I tried one of these new Melnor HydroLogic units. It boasts 2 independent zones, each zone has up to 4 on-off cycles per 24 hour period...." Read more

"...Once it's programmed, it's easy to change the duration, time of day/week, and so on...." Read more

"...PRO - I like the 2-zone unit as it allows you to stagger times by zones to get max pressure and volume of water to each zone from your supply..." Read more

"Great water timer. Just remember to bring inside in winter or it will crack from frozen water." Read more

253 customers mention149 positive104 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the timer. Some mention that it's still working really well, while others say that it stopped functioning correctly, over 8 months of usage, the time r suddenly just stopped working, and the rainbirds don't want to function. The program malfunctions, and it won't turn on while under normal water pressure.

"...It worked perfect - so I bought more to complete my sprinkler system. They are easy to program and are totally reliable...." Read more

"...The actual valve timing operation does not function normally. This individual item is of no use for its intended purpose...." Read more

"...Programing has a very short easy learning curve. It works well...." Read more

"This let's you have different cycles at different times. Worked 5 months so far...." Read more

130 customers mention59 positive71 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the timer. Some mention it's well-made, dependable, and easy to use. However, others say that it lacks durability and does not last longer than a season.

"Some channel may have a short lifetime!" Read more

"...They are easy to program and are totally reliable. (NOTE: Read the warning about opening & shutting the water supply)...." Read more

"...There appears to be no good reason for this lack of durability as I stored the unit dry and inside our shed over the course of the winter...." Read more

"...It is made with quality mind and it’s not cheaply made." Read more

55 customers mention22 positive33 negative

Customers are mixed about the battery life of the timer. Some mention that it makes watering a breeze, while others say that it randomly turns off.

"...The new unit began operating sporadically, meaning that sometimes the valves would not open...." Read more

"...The manual mode is perfect for this.They sell three different soil moisture sensors $25 (wired), $35 (wireless) and $47 (w/ rain delay)...." Read more

"...Within a month of setting it up each season it's off by days and many hours on the timer function. That particular unit will have to be replaced...." Read more

"Very nice 4 zones water time but I don't know why the moisture sensor works with just zone 1...." Read more

72 customers mention13 positive59 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the leakage of the timer. They say that the entire unit is leaking like a sieve, with water coming out of each valve. Some customers also mention that the time would not release water properly.

"...Earlier this year (2022), I noticed that the Melnor unit had begun to leak a bit from the unit itself...." Read more

"...reason, the seals just seem to have let go and the water comes instead of staying put, including even through the battery compartment - not..." Read more

"...Then it snowed at the beginning of May. It began gushing. After disassembling the unit, I discovered the top tube had split longitudinally...." Read more

"...a test run..I hooked it up and turned the hose on and water was coming out of each valve..I read a review on here with a fix and it works..First..." Read more

62 customers mention3 positive59 negative

Customers have issues with the opening of the timer. They say that the valves do not close, and water flows to the sprinkler 24x7. Some customers also mention that the 4 nozzle was not closing.

"...unit began operating sporadically, meaning that sometimes the valves would not open...." Read more

"...This spring, for some unknown reason, the seals just seem to have let go and the water comes instead of staying put, including even through the..." Read more

"...would make this 5 stars, but that doesn't do any good if the valves are stuck closed!" Read more

"So far, works as advertised. Only issue was that some valves were stuck open, as others have found...." Read more

23 customers mention3 positive20 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the flow of the timer. They mention that the valves stay open and will not shut off. The first station will not turn off, and the system turns off on its own. Customers also report that the system does not turn water on at the schedule time, and it wouldn't shut off certain ports.

"...One of the 2 had a problem where one station/outlet would not shut off...." Read more

"...use like shut off switch instead pushing buttons and the off button would not turn it off ." Read more

"...great for a few months but now 1 valve won’t turn on and o e valve won’t turn off." Read more

"...batteries, back flushed as the directions said but it still would not shut off the water. 3 stars, one for each year it worked!..." Read more

This one has multiple start times. Has 4 start times.
5 Stars
This one has multiple start times. Has 4 start times.
Instructions don't explain how to set other start times and can explain the steps to set both zones. What is the button in back for?
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Ryan B.
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