Galcon Garden Tap Timer – Single Zone

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At a glance

• Single-zone automatic garden watering from an outside tap
• Simple programming directly on the controller – no smartphone required
• Up to 4 watering start times per day
• Watering run times from 1 minute to 12 hours
• Choose specific watering days or use interval watering
• Interval watering allows watering every 2nd, 3rd, 4th day or at longer intervals
• Manual watering override
• Rain-off function temporarily suspends automatic watering
• Battery operated – no mains electrical supply required
• Built-in filter
• 3-year manufacturer’s warranty

Why choose the Galcon Garden Tap Timer?

The Galcon Garden Tap Timer provides a simple and reliable way to automate one garden watering system directly from an outside tap. It is battery operated and programmed using the controls and clear digital display on the front of the timer, so there is no need for mains electricity, Wi-Fi or a smartphone.

With up to four start times per day, flexible watering-day selection and run times from 1 minute to 12 hours, it is suitable for a wide range of garden irrigation applications including drip irrigation, hanging baskets, pots, borders and small sprinkler systems.

Simple automatic watering without a smartphone

The Galcon timer is a good choice if you want straightforward automatic watering without using an app or Bluetooth connection. All programmes are entered directly on the controller using the buttons and digital display.

Once programmed, the timer automatically opens and closes the water supply at the selected times. This makes it particularly useful for maintaining regular watering during warm weather, holidays or whenever the garden is unattended.

Because the controls are built into the timer, there is no phone to pair, app to install or wireless connection to maintain.

Programming watering days and run times

The Galcon Garden Tap Timer provides flexible programming for both frequent and occasional watering. Up to four start times per day can be programmed, with each watering period lasting from 1 minute to 12 hours.

Watering can be programmed for specific days of the week, such as Monday, Wednesday and Friday, or an interval watering programme can be used where watering is required every few days rather than on fixed weekdays.

For example, the timer can be set to water every 2nd, 3rd or 4th day, with longer intervals also available up to once every 30 days. This can be useful for established planting or other applications where daily watering is unnecessary.

What can the Galcon Garden Tap Timer water?

The Galcon Garden Tap Timer is suitable for automating a wide range of smaller garden watering systems, including:

• Hanging baskets, pots and planters
• Flower bed and border drip irrigation
• Greenhouse watering systems
• Hedge irrigation
• Drip irrigation and dripline
• Small garden sprinkler systems

The available flow and pressure from the outside tap will determine the size of irrigation system that can be operated. For larger systems or gardens requiring several independently controlled watering areas, a multi-zone irrigation system may be more appropriate.

See our full range of garden tap timers for other automatic watering options.

Galcon Garden Tap Timer or Hunter Bluetooth Tap Timer?

Both controllers provide reliable single-zone automatic watering from an outside tap. The main difference is how they are programmed and controlled.

Choose the Galcon timer if you prefer to programme the controller directly on the unit and want straightforward weekly or interval-based watering. Choose the Hunter 1-Zone Bluetooth Tap Timer if you prefer smartphone control or need Hunter’s Cycling Mode for repeated short watering and pause periods.

Manual watering and rain override

The Galcon Garden Tap Timer can also be operated manually when extra watering is required, without changing the normal automatic programme. This is useful during particularly hot or dry weather when plants need additional water between scheduled watering times.

A rain-off function allows automatic watering to be temporarily suspended during wet weather. The normal programme can then continue without having to re-enter the watering schedule.

Installation and connection

The Galcon Garden Tap Timer screws directly onto a standard outside garden tap and has an internal valve and built-in filter. The irrigation hose or supply pipe is connected to the outlet using a suitable ¾” fitting.

The controller operates from a single 9V alkaline battery, so no mains electrical supply or wiring is required. Average battery life is approximately one watering season, depending on use and battery quality.

If the outside tap is also required for hand watering, a suitable tap manifold can be installed before the timer to provide a separate outlet for a garden hose or watering lance.

The timer is designed for outdoor use but must be protected from frost. Before freezing conditions, isolate the water supply, remove and drain the timer and store it in a frost-free location.

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