Two clock times
You want 7am and 8pm on one hose, stored as separate programmes. Two zones are two hoses, not two clock times. The Rainpoint three-programme timer at £39.99 is the pattern UK reviews use. The sensor is a separate ASIN.
Watering timer comparison 2026
The best watering timers, compared.
Top pick: RESTMO ball-valve timer Best value: Gardena Water Control Easy – A preset knob at £28.82 with 291 reviews, and no stuck-open report in the extract. Updated October 2026.
A watering timer here is a battery valve, sometimes with a plug-in gateway, that screws onto a UK outside tap or a water-butt tap and opens on a schedule for a lawn, beds, pots, a greenhouse, or new turf. You judge it by the schedule you can store, the inlet and washer, whether the valve needs mains pressure, and what happens when the battery fails. An interval timer fires from the moment you set it. One start plus a repeat is not a second free clock time. Most units are solenoids, with printed floors near 0.5 bar. A [water butt](/hub/garden-watering/water-butt) with almost no head is a different job from a mains tap. A timer on mains water is still a hosepipe under a temporary use ban. They cover interval dials, a preset knob, one-start-plus-repeat timers, multi-programme clocks, a low-pressure ball valve, and two WiFi hubs.
A watering timer here is a battery valve, sometimes with a plug-in gateway, that screws onto a UK outside tap or a water-butt tap and opens on a schedule for a lawn, beds, pots, a greenhouse, or new turf.
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Personal buying guide
Which watering timer fits the tap?
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Our view
The RESTMO at £24.98 is the ball-valve row: three weekly programmes, a stated maximum of 240 minutes, rain delay of 24, 48 or 72 hours, and a 3/4 inch plastic inlet. The listing claims low head as well as household pressure, which is the water-butt case most solenoids in this set do not print. One UK review used it on two linked barrels for greenhouse tomatoes. The 4.9 from 13 reviews is the amazon.co.uk average, and the extract has two UK texts, five German, and two Italian, so that star line is not a UK-only record. Batteries are not included and the cell size is not stated. IPX5 is claimed. Thirteen reviews, most of them not from UK shoppers, are too few to treat a 4.9 as proof the valve stays shut.
Pros
- Ball valve sold for barrels and for tap pressure
- Three weekly programmes and a 240-minute maximum
- Rain delay of 24, 48 or 72 hours
- One UK review on linked barrels for greenhouse tomatoes
Cons
- 4.9 from 13 reviews, with two UK texts in the extract
- Cell size not stated, and batteries not included
- IPX5 is a seller claim, not a frost test
Best for: A water butt or a falling head, if you accept a short and mixed-country review file.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs a large UK review count before leaving a valve on a tap.
Specifications
- Model
- RESTMO ball-valve timer
- Brand
- Restmo
- Price
- ∼£25
- Customer rating
- 4.9/5(13)
- Schedule
- 3 weekly programmes
- Outlets
- 1
- Inlet
- Plastic, 3/4 inch
- Rain delay
- 24, 48 or 72 hours
- App
- No
- Stated pressure
- Low head and tap pressure
- IP claim
- IPX5
Common questions
Will it run from a water butt?
The listing sells a straight-through ball valve for barrels and gravity as well as household pressure. One UK review used it on two linked barrels for greenhouse tomatoes.
Are the 13 reviews all from the UK?
No. The extract has two UK texts, five German, and two Italian. The 4.9 is the amazon.co.uk average.
Are batteries in the box?
The listing says batteries are not included. A German review says the same. The cell size is not stated.
Our view
The Gardena Water Control Easy, model 01896-20, at £28.82, is a single knob with 15 preset schedules and a manual-watering claim, and the amazon.co.uk average is 4.4 from 291 reviews. UK reviews say the booklet is unclear at first, and a review says the batteries are not in the box. The Amazon bullets do not state a maximum run. One UK review said the on-run stopped after a few minutes and suited plants better than a lawn. The UK maker page also conflicts on duration, with 1–45 minutes in a table and up to 2 hours in the prose, so neither figure is settled here. Other UK reviews needed PTFE or extra connectors. High pressure is claimed without a bar figure, and rain delay is not in the fields used here. In this set it is the best value when you want a known knob and a few hundred reviews, and you do not need two clock times.
Pros
- One knob and 15 presets, with no app
- 4.4 from 291 reviews at £28.82
- Manual watering is claimed
- A short plant watering is what one UK review actually got
Cons
- Run length is not in the Amazon bullets, and the maker page disagrees with itself
- Booklet unclear at first, in UK reviews
- Batteries not in the box, and some taps needed PTFE or extra connectors
- No rain delay in the listing fields used here
Best for: Pots and beds on mains pressure when a preset is enough and you will read the booklet twice.
Less suitable: A lawn that needs a long soak, or 7am and 8pm stored as separate programmes.
Specifications
- Model
- Gardena Water Control Easy
- Brand
- Gardena
- Price
- ∼£29
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(291)
- Schedule
- 15 presets, one knob
- Outlets
- 1
- App
- No
- Stated pressure
- High, no bar figure
Common questions
How do you set the Gardena Easy?
The bullets say one radial knob and 15 predefined schedules, plus manual watering. UK reviews say the booklet is unclear at first.
How long is a run?
The Amazon bullets do not state a maximum. One UK review said the on-run stopped after a few minutes and suited plants better than a lawn.
Are batteries and fittings included?
A UK review says batteries are not in the box. Other UK reviews needed PTFE or extra connectors for the tap.
Our view
The Rainpoint three-zone WiFi timer at £119.99 is the box that includes the hub, with a brass inlet, a claimed flow meter, weather skip, and modes named Normal, Cycle & Soak, and Misting. The average is 4.4 from 46 reviews. A UK review says 2.4 GHz only. Reviews report less flow than the bare tap, a cloud drop that needed a neighbour, an outlet thread that would not take a fitting, and app menus that mix up zone names. A soil sensor is a separate ASIN. IP65 is claimed, and battery size is not stated. The hub is why the price sits £31 above the Johgee WiFi timer, and the cloud review is why a neighbour still matters. Misting is a poor match for a ban that forbids water in the air.
Pros
- Hub in the box, three zones, and a brass inlet
- Weather skip and a flow meter are claimed
- 4.4 from 46 reviews, a longer file than the Johgee WiFi timer
- Cycle & Soak is listed beside a plain run
Cons
- £119.99, and a UK review needed a neighbour when the cloud dropped
- Less flow than the bare tap, in UK reviews
- An outlet thread that would not take a fitting
- App menus that mix up zone names, and 2.4 GHz only
Best for: Three zones you may need to cancel from elsewhere, with someone who can still turn the tap.
Less suitable: A buyer who wanted the schedule to survive with the router off, or a ban that allows only drip to the soil.
Specifications
- Model
- Rainpoint 3-zone WiFi timer
- Brand
- RAINPOINT
- Price
- ∼£120
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(46)
- Schedule
- Normal, soak, misting
- Outlets
- 3
- Inlet
- Brass
- Rain delay
- Weather skip claimed
- App
- Yes
- IP claim
- IP65
Common questions
Does the hub come in this box?
Yes. This ASIN is the three-zone timer with the hub. A soil sensor is a separate ASIN.
What WiFi does it need?
A UK review says 2.4 GHz only. The seller range is about 150 m in the open, which is a claim.
What went wrong for UK buyers?
Reviews report less flow than the bare tap, a cloud drop that needed a neighbour, an outlet thread that would not take a fitting, and app menus that mix up zone names.
Our view
The Johgee four-zone WiFi timer at £88.99 includes a gateway and lists Smart Life on 2.4 GHz only, with up to five procedures per outlet and a rain delay of 1–7 days. The average is 4.4 from 16 reviews. A UK review used the Tuya app, and Alexa and Google are claimed on the listing. One UK review said sprinkler throw roughly halved and that drip was acceptable, and there is no pressure figure in the bullets. Another review received an unsealed box and a dead gateway and returned it. IP55 is claimed. Ten UK texts beside 16 reviews is a short record for a hub you would trust while you are away. Four outlets are the reason to look, if the gateway powers up and your router offers 2.4 GHz.
Pros
- Four outlets and up to five procedures on each
- Gateway in the set, Smart Life, 2.4 GHz
- Rain delay of 1–7 days
- £88.99, below the £119.99 three-zone hub
Cons
- 4.4 from 16 reviews
- One dead gateway in an unsealed box
- One review found sprinkler throw roughly halved
- Battery size, inlet, and pressure are not in the bullets
Best for: Four zones and a phone cancel, if you can return a dead gateway and you have 2.4 GHz.
Less suitable: A single hose, a 5 GHz-only router, or a trip with nobody near the tap.
Specifications
- Model
- Johgee 4-zone WiFi timer
- Brand
- johgee
- Price
- ∼£89
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(16)
- Schedule
- Up to 5 procedures
- Outlets
- 4
- Rain delay
- 1–7 days
- App
- Yes
- IP claim
- IP55
Common questions
Which WiFi band does it use?
The listing says 2.4 GHz only, via Smart Life. Alexa and Google are claimed. A UK review used the Tuya app.
Does it reduce sprinkler throw?
One UK review said throw roughly halved and that drip was acceptable. There is no pressure figure in the bullets.
What failed in the reviews?
One UK review received an unsealed box and a dead gateway and returned it. Ten UK texts is a short record beside 16 reviews on the listing.
Our view
The Brandson at £24.99 stores one timing period and a second soak 12 hours later that copies that period, so 9pm for 45 minutes becomes 9pm and 9am rather than two different lengths. A UK review describes that limit. The box list has a 3/4 or 1 inch tap adapter, PTFE tape, and a manual, with two AAA cells not included, and one UK review said the tape was missing. Rain delay is 24, 48 or 72 hours, and the listing shows a low-battery indicator rather than a claimed shut-off. The attribute says a 21 inch screen while the height is 11.5 cm, so that screen line is catalogue noise. The average is 4.4 from 10 reviews. Ten reviews and a single stored period make this a narrow clock, not a stand-in for three programmes.
Pros
- One period plus a 12-hour copy, which a UK review confirmed
- Adapter for a 3/4 or 1 inch tap, with PTFE on the box list
- Rain delay of 24, 48 or 72 hours
- £24.99, with IP54 claimed
Cons
- 4.4 from 10 reviews
- You cannot store two different clock times
- The 21 inch screen line conflicts with an 11.5 cm height
- One review found the PTFE tape missing
Best for: One hose with the same morning and evening length, after you ignore the screen attribute.
Less suitable: Two different durations, or a buyer who needs more than 10 written reviews.
Specifications
- Model
- Brandson tap timer
- Brand
- Brandson
- Price
- ∼£25
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(10)
- Schedule
- One period, +12 h copy
- Outlets
- 1
- Inlet
- 3/4 or 1 inch adapter
- Rain delay
- 24, 48 or 72 hours
- App
- No
- IP claim
- IP54
- Battery shut-off
- No
Common questions
Can it store several clock times?
A UK review says there is one timing period, plus an extra soak 12 hours later that copies that period.
What is in the box?
The listing says the timer, a tap adapter, PTFE tape, and a manual. One UK review said the tape was missing. Two AAA cells are not included.
Is the screen 21 inches?
The attribute says 21 inches. The listed height is 11.5 cm, so that screen line is catalogue data, not the display buyers describe.
Our view
The Rainpoint single-outlet timer at £39.99 stores three clock programmes on one hose, which is the pattern UK reviews use for separate starts such as 7am and 8pm, with their own durations and days. The average is 4.3 from 187 reviews. The listing claims a brass inlet, 0.5–8 bar, a solenoid, IP65, and rain delay of 24, 48 or 72 hours. Two AA alkaline cells are not included, and a UK review lost the clock and the programmes when the cells were out. The rain sensor is a separate ASIN, and one UK review said a sensor never worked, so the button delay is what you have without that extra box. A 3.3 inch screen is claimed. It is the schedule to buy when the Johgee three-inch hour gap is the wrong shape, provided you fit alkaline cells and you do not expect the sensor in this carton.
Pros
- Three clock programmes on one outlet
- 4.3 from 187 reviews
- Brass inlet and 0.5–8 bar claimed
- Rain delay of 24, 48 or 72 hours without buying the sensor
Cons
- Programmes and the clock were lost when the cells came out, in a UK review
- The sensor and the solar panel are separate ASINs
- One UK review said a sensor never worked
- £39.99, and a shorter review file than the Johgee three-inch
Best for: One hose that must start at two or three different clock times.
Less suitable: A water butt under 0.5 bar, or anyone who will pull the cells out and expect the programmes to remain.
Specifications
- Model
- Rainpoint 3-programme timer
- Brand
- RAINPOINT
- Price
- ∼£40
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(187)
- Schedule
- 3 clock programmes
- Outlets
- 1
- Inlet
- Brass
- Rain delay
- 24, 48 or 72 hours
- App
- No
- Stated pressure
- 0.5–8 bar
- IP claim
- IP65
Common questions
Can it water at 7am and 8pm?
Yes, as two of the three programmes. UK reviews set separate start times, durations, and days on the one outlet.
Does it include a rain sensor?
No. The port is on the timer. The sensor is ASIN B0GQ8B8TPW. One UK review said a sensor never worked. Rain delay without it is a 24, 48, or 72 hour button.
What happens if you change the batteries?
A UK review lost the clock and the programmes when the cells were out. The listing says 2 AA alkaline cells, not included.
Our view
Across 1,594 amazon.co.uk reviews, the Johgee three-inch watering computer at £31.89 is the clock timer people actually write about, with 4.2 stars, a 3 inch screen, one 3/4 inch nylon outlet, and a stated 3-year warranty. Reviewers found a shortest gap of one hour even where a picture suggested minutes, while duration can be one second, and the schedule runs from daily to every 15 days. Rain delay is a manual button, not a sensor, and the battery line is a warning light rather than a claimed shut-off. The listing says both “over 6 months” and 12 months for two AA cells that are not included. On a water butt, UK reviews describe a 40-litre bin that only dripped, while a 210-litre tank about a foot up still worked when it was a fifth full. In this set it is the top pick when you want one hose, a large UK review file, and a child lock, and you can accept that one-hour floor.
Pros
- 4.2 from 1,594 reviews at £31.89
- Daily to every 15 days, with a 3-year warranty on the listing
- Child lock, and IP65 claimed
- A UK review still got flow from a part-full 210-litre tank
Cons
- The shortest gap a reviewer could set was one hour
- Rain delay does not know it is raining
- Battery-life lines say both over 6 months and 12 months
- A 40-litre bin only dripped
Best for: One outside tap and a repeating daily or multi-day soak, if an hour between runs is acceptable.
Less suitable: Two clock times such as 7am and 8pm, or a small water butt.
Specifications
- Model
- Johgee 3-inch timer
- Brand
- johgee
- Price
- ∼£32
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(1,594)
- Schedule
- Daily–15 days, 1 h gap
- Outlets
- 1
- Inlet
- 3/4 inch, nylon
- Rain delay
- Manual button
- App
- No
- IP claim
- IP65
- Battery shut-off
- No
Common questions
Can the gap between waterings be a few minutes?
A UK review said the picture suggests that, and the shortest frequency they could set was every hour. Duration can be one second.
Does rain delay know it is raining?
No. The listing calls it a manual rain delay. A UK review said the same.
Will it run from a water butt?
UK reviews: a 40-litre bin only dripped, mains was fine, and one 210-litre tank about a foot up still worked when a fifth full.
Our view
The Johgee two-outlet timer at £31.59 puts a brass swivel 3/4 inch inlet on two hoses, with a stated window from 1 second to 99 minutes and a gap from 1 hour to 15 days. The average is 4.2 from 49 reviews, and it was rank 1 in Watering Timers in this snapshot. A UK review said pressure drops if both outlets open together, and told buyers to stagger them. Several UK reviews place a leak at the joint between the brass fitting and the body, not at the tap nut. One review said it would not accept NiMH rechargeables, and the listing does not name the cell size. The printed pressure is 0.05–0.8 MPa, which is 0.5–8 bar, with IPX5, a claimed battery shut-off, and a child lock. Brass and a second outlet do not remove the joint leak those reviews describe.
Pros
- Two outlets and a brass swivel inlet at £31.59
- 1 second to 99 minutes, then a gap of 1 hour to 15 days
- 0.05–0.8 MPa printed, plus a child lock and a claimed shut-off
- 4.2 from 49 reviews
Cons
- Leaks reported at the brass-to-body joint
- Both outlets together drop the pressure, in a UK review
- Cell size not stated, and one review said no NiMH cells
- Rain delay hours are not numbered
Best for: Two hoses you will stagger, on mains pressure, if a 99-minute cap is enough.
Less suitable: One hose that needs two different clock times, or a butt below the 0.5 bar floor.
Specifications
- Model
- Johgee 2-zone timer
- Brand
- johgee
- Price
- ∼£32
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(49)
- Schedule
- 1 s–99 min, 1 h–15 days
- Outlets
- 2
- Inlet
- Brass swivel, 3/4 inch
- Rain delay
- Manual, hours unnumbered
- App
- No
- Stated pressure
- 0.05–0.8 MPa
- IP claim
- IPX5
- Battery shut-off
- Yes
Common questions
Can both outlets run at once?
A UK review said pressure drops if both sections water together, and told buyers to stagger them.
Where do leaks show up?
Several UK reviews place the leak at the joint between the brass fitting and the body, not at the tap nut.
Will it take rechargeable batteries?
One UK review said it would not accept NiMH rechargeables. The listing does not name the cell size.
Our view
The Kingfisher WT100, at £14.95, is a two-dial interval timer: you set it at the hour you want the first watering, and it repeats from that moment, with no clock on the unit. Across 2,993 amazon.co.uk reviews the average is 4.0, and UK reviews describe a pattern such as 6pm and then 6am when the dial is set for every 12 hours. Two AAA cells are not in the box. Reviews also include a unit that would not close, one that stuck on and pulsed after about a month, and older units that failed after two or three seasons. One connector cracked after a winter left outside. The listing does not claim a rain delay, an IP rating, or a pressure range. It is the long review file at the bottom of this price list if you can live without a clock and you will watch the first close.
Pros
- Two dials and no app, repeating from the moment you set it
- £14.95 with 4.0 from 2,993 reviews
- 2 AAA cells, a known replacement, though not in the box
- Up to 24 cycles a day is the listing claim
Cons
- No clock, so the start hour is whenever you set the dial
- Reviews include a valve that would not close and one that stuck on and pulsed
- Rain delay, pressure, and an IP rating are not claimed
- A connector cracked after a winter left outside
Best for: A tap where you will set the dial at the hour you want, and you want the longest review file in this set.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs 7am and 8pm stored as clock times, or a water butt with almost no head.
Specifications
- Model
- Kingfisher WT100
- Brand
- Kingfisher
- Price
- ∼£15
- Customer rating
- 4.0/5(2,993)
- Schedule
- Interval, no clock
- Outlets
- 1
- Inlet
- Plastic
- Rain delay
- Not claimed
- App
- No
Common questions
Does the Kingfisher WT100 have a clock?
No. UK reviews describe two dials. You set it at the hour you want the first watering. One example is 6pm, every 12 hours, so 6pm and 6am.
Are batteries included?
UK reviews say two AAA cells are not in the box.
What failures do UK reviews describe?
Reviews include a unit that would not close, one that stuck on and pulsed after about a month, and older units that failed after two or three seasons. One connector cracked after a winter left outside.
Our view
The Rainpoint four-outlet timer at £74.99 gives each outlet a run from 1 minute to 4 hours and then a repeat, with a brass inlet, a claimed 0.5–8 bar, IP65, and a coil valve. The listing says a low battery closes all the valves, and it also says the timer will leak if you leave out the filter washer. The average is 4.0 from 7 reviews, with five UK texts in the file, and one of those reports a leak and generic support replies. Battery size is not stated. A “30 per cent” flow sentence on the listing is not a measurement in this file. Seven reviews are not a record of four valves staying shut. Fit the washer if you buy it, and do not treat the rank as a test.
Pros
- Four outlets on one brass inlet
- 1 minute to 4 hours, then a repeat, on each outlet
- 0.5–8 bar, and a shut-off that claims to close every valve
- Rain delay of 24, 48 or 72 hours
Cons
- 4.0 from 7 reviews
- The listing says it leaks if the filter washer is left out
- One UK text reports a leak and generic support replies
- Battery size is not stated
Best for: Four hoses on mains pressure, after you seat the washer and you accept a seven-review file.
Less suitable: A first timer, a holiday, or a butt under 0.5 bar.
Specifications
- Model
- Rainpoint 4-zone timer
- Brand
- RAINPOINT
- Price
- ∼£75
- Customer rating
- 4.0/5(7)
- Schedule
- 1 min–4 h, then repeat
- Outlets
- 4
- Inlet
- Brass
- Rain delay
- 24, 48 or 72 hours
- App
- No
- Stated pressure
- 0.5–8 bar
- IP claim
- IP65
- Battery shut-off
- Yes
Common questions
What if the filter washer is left out?
The listing says the timer will leak. The washer has to sit in the inlet before you screw it to the tap.
Is the 30 per cent flow claim measured?
No. It is a seller sentence about coil valves versus standard valves. This file has no measurement.
How many reviews are there?
4.0 from 7 on the listing, and five UK texts in the file. One reports a leak and generic support replies.
Our view
The Hbzunt listing at £15.99 says runs of 1–120 minutes, an interval of 1–3 days, and up to 16 sessions a day, with a rain delay named and an IP65 claim. The title says a brass inlet and the material attribute says plastic, and this file does not resolve that. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.0 from 2 reviews, and the saved listing has no review text, so there is no UK sentence here about a leak, a butt, or a failed close. Battery size is not stated, and the warranty field reads “Not”. A large LCD is claimed. Two reviews cannot show whether the valve still shuts after a month. Treat the bullets as a catalogue until a longer file exists.
Pros
- Printed window of 1–120 minutes and an interval of 1–3 days
- IP65 is claimed
- Shelf price £15.99
- Rain delay is named on the listing
Cons
- 4.0 from 2 reviews, and no review text in the file
- Brass in the title, plastic in the material line
- Battery size and a warranty length are not stated
Best for: A side-by-side of printed schedules, if you will not treat two reviews as a trial.
Less suitable: A holiday, a water butt, or any tap you will not stand next to.
Specifications
- Model
- Hbzunt hose timer
- Brand
- Hbzunt
- Price
- ∼£16
- Customer rating
- 4.0/5(2)
- Schedule
- 1–120 min, every 1–3 days
- Outlets
- 1
- Inlet
- Brass title, plastic line
- Rain delay
- Named, hours not stated
- App
- No
- Stated pressure
- Household, no bar
- IP claim
- IP65
Common questions
Is the inlet brass?
The title says a brass inlet. The material attribute says plastic. The file does not resolve that.
What do buyers say?
The listing shows 4.0 from 2 reviews. The saved listing has no review text.
How long can a run be?
The bullets say 1–120 minutes, an interval of 1–3 days, and up to 16 sessions a day.
Our view
The Rainpoint two-outlet timer at £59.99 is brass at the inlet and the outlet, with one start plus a repeat on each zone, rain delay of 24, 48 or 72 hours, and IP65 claimed. A UK review that set 9pm for 45 minutes to repeat twice a day got 9pm and 9am, not two free clock times. The average is 3.8 from 53 reviews, and UK reviews describe water running for a day, for four days, and for 24 hours, plus a unit stuck in a 9-second countdown. Battery size is not in the bullets: one UK review fitted two AAA cells and another said two AA cells that were used up quickly. A “35kg” pressure phrase is not a bar figure. A five-year warranty appears in one review and not in the bullets. Brass at both ends does not answer those open-valve reports.
Pros
- Two outlets with brass at the inlet and the outlet
- Rain delay of 24, 48 or 72 hours
- Battery shut-off is claimed
- A spare filter, PTFE, and a seal turned up in some boxes
Cons
- UK reviews of water left running for a day, four days, and 24 hours
- One start plus a repeat, not two different clock times per zone
- AAA in one review and AA in another
- 3.8 from 53 reviews at £59.99
Best for: Two brass outlets only if you will test the close before you travel.
Less suitable: A holiday, a metered supply, or anyone who read another site’s RainPoint praise as this ASIN.
Specifications
- Model
- Rainpoint 2-zone timer
- Brand
- RAINPOINT
- Price
- ∼£60
- Customer rating
- 3.8/5(53)
- Schedule
- One start plus a repeat
- Outlets
- 2
- Inlet
- Brass inlet and outlet
- Rain delay
- 24, 48 or 72 hours
- App
- No
- Stated pressure
- 35 kg, not bar
- IP claim
- IP65
- Battery shut-off
- Yes
Common questions
Can one zone store two different clock times?
No. A UK review set 9pm for 45 minutes to repeat twice a day and got 9pm and 9am. Several separate on/off times cannot be stored.
What battery does it take?
The bullets do not say. One UK review fitted two AAA cells. Another said two AA cells and that they were used up quickly.
Do reviews mention a valve left open?
Yes. UK reviews describe water running for a day, for four days, and for 24 hours, plus a unit stuck in a 9-second countdown.
How we compared
For this comparison we read 12 amazon.co.uk watering-timer listings captured on 15 October 2026, plus the public UK sources below. The score is an editorial figure from stars, review volume, the listing, UK fit and price. It is not the star rating times 20. We did not run a watering test or a laboratory score. An IP mark is a seller claim, not a frost rating.
1
Stars
35%Amazon stars out of 5, scaled to 35 points. A 4.9 from 13 reviews does not outrank a 4.2 from 1,594 on stars alone.
2
Review volume
25%1,000 or more reviews score 25 points. A listing with 1–14 reviews scores 2 points before any deduction.
3
Listing
20%Schedule, a second outlet, rain delay, a pressure figure, an IP mark and a battery shut-off claim. Capped at 20 points.
4
UK fit
10%Named cell size, an inlet that is not contradicted on the listing, and no stuck-open or will-not-close report in the extract.
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Price
10%The amazon.co.uk shelf price on 15 October 2026, set against the review count, using the first price rule that fits.
Independent review
Last updated: October 2026
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Watering timer buying guide
Choose the schedule you can store, then the water source. A second outlet is a second hose. A rain-delay button is not a rain sensor.
What is a watering timer?
A watering timer in this comparison is a battery valve, sometimes with a plug-in gateway, that screws onto a UK outside tap or a water-butt tap. It opens on a schedule for a lawn, beds, pots, a greenhouse, or new turf. The twelve amazon.co.uk listings captured on 15 October 2026 run from £14.95 to £119.99. They cover interval dials, a preset knob, one-start-plus-repeat timers, multi-programme clocks, a low-pressure ball valve, and two WiFi hubs.
Best for
- One outside tap and a repeating daily or multi-day soak
- Pots and beds when a preset knob is enough
- A water butt, if you accept a short mixed-country review file
Not ideal for
- A mains timer treated as exempt from a hosepipe ban
- Two clock times bought by choosing a two-zone body
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Buying two zones for two clock times
Two zones are two hoses. One start plus a repeat on one zone is 21:00 and 09:00, not 07:00 and 20:00 stored as free clock times.
- 2
Treating rain delay as a sensor
A 24, 48 or 72 hour button does not know it is raining. A sensor, or a WiFi weather rule, is a separate part unless the box actually includes it.
- 3
Leaving the washer out
The Rainpoint four-zone listing says the timer will leak if the filter washer is left out of the inlet. Seat it before you open the tap.
What to weigh up
Schedule type
HighAn interval timer fires from the moment you start it. The Kingfisher WT100 is that shape: two dials, no clock, £14.95. One start plus a repeat is not a second free clock time. Set 21:00 with a 12-hour gap and you get 21:00 and 09:00, which is what a UK review found on the Brandson and on the Rainpoint two-zone. Three programmes on the Rainpoint single outlet at £39.99 are the pattern UK reviewers name for 07:00 and 20:00 on one hose. The Gardena Easy is 15 presets on one knob.
Water source and valve
HighMost units are solenoids, with printed floors near 0.5 bar, or 0.8 bar on Gardena’s UK Easy page. A UK reviewer got only a drip from the Johgee three-inch computer on a 40-litre bin, while a 210-litre tank about a foot up still worked when a fifth full. RESTMO’s ball valve is the barrel listing. The listing claims low head as well as household pressure, two UK reviews support a barrel use, and 4.9 from 13 includes German and Italian reviews. Two outlets are two hoses on one tap.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Pots on a preset
You want a known knob and a few hundred reviews, and you do not need two clock times. The Gardena Water Control Easy at £28.82 has 15 presets and 4.4 from 291 reviews. The run length is not settled on the maker page.
A water butt
You are feeding a barrel or a falling head, not a solenoid with a 0.5 bar floor. RESTMO’s listing sells a ball valve for barrels and for household pressure. One UK review used it on linked barrels. The 4.9 from 13 reviews is not a UK-only file.
Common questions about watering timers
Which watering timer is the top pick for one hose?
The top pick is the Johgee 3-inch timer at £31.89. Across 1,594 amazon.co.uk reviews the average is 4.2. It has one 3/4 inch nylon outlet, a child lock, and a stated 3-year warranty. The schedule runs from daily to every 15 days. Reviewers found a shortest gap of one hour, and rain delay is a manual button, not a sensor. A UK review on a 40-litre bin only got a drip. Skip it if you need 7am and 8pm stored as two clock times.
Which watering timer is the best value?
The best value is the Gardena Water Control Easy, model 01896-20, at £28.82. It is one knob with 15 preset schedules, and the amazon.co.uk average is 4.4 from 291 reviews. There is no stuck-open report in the extract. The Amazon bullets do not state a maximum run. The UK maker page disagrees with itself, so neither 1–45 minutes nor up to 2 hours is settled here. Batteries are not in the box. It suits pots and beds when a preset is enough.
How much does a watering timer cost on amazon.co.uk?
As a rule of thumb from these amazon.co.uk listings on 15 October 2026, not a market survey, prices run from £14.95 to £119.99. Entry is about £14.95–£24.99 and covers the Kingfisher, Hbzunt, RESTMO and Brandson. Mid is about £28.82–£39.99 and covers the Gardena Easy, both battery Johgee models, and the Rainpoint three-programme timer. Upper is about £59.99–£88.99. The Rainpoint three-zone WiFi timer with a hub is £119.99. Ranks in that snapshot move, and a rank is not a test.
Can you use a watering timer during a hosepipe ban?
A timer on mains water is still a hosepipe under a temporary use ban. Section 76 of the Water Industry Act 1991 lets an undertaker in England and Wales ban specified uses, including watering a garden with a hosepipe. Ofwat states the fine as up to £1,000. Concessions come from your water company. Thames Water allows drip or trickle only, with a timer and a pressure-reducing valve, water to the soil, and no spray into the air. See the hosepipe ban guide.
Will a watering timer run from a water butt?
Most units here are solenoids, with printed floors near 0.5 bar. A UK reviewer got only a drip from the Johgee three-inch computer on a 40-litre bin. A 210-litre tank about a foot up still worked on that timer when a fifth full. RESTMO’s listing sells a ball valve for barrels and household pressure. One UK review used it on two linked barrels. The 4.9 from 13 reviews includes German and Italian texts. Severn Trent’s 0.7 bar figure is at the supply connection, not the garden tap.
Is rain delay the same as a rain sensor?
No. On these battery timers, rain delay is a button for 24, 48 or 72 hours, or a manual button with no hours, unless a separate sensor or a WiFi weather rule is in use. The Rainpoint three-programme timer can delay without its sensor, and that sensor is a different ASIN. One UK review said a sensor never worked. The Johgee three-inch listing calls its control a manual rain delay. Do not read the button as a sensor that knows it is raining.
What should you do before you leave a timer on?
Watch one full cycle, including the close, before you travel. Fit the washer. The Rainpoint four-zone listing says the timer will leak if the filter washer is left out. The Rainpoint two-zone timer, at 3.8 from 53 reviews, has UK reports of water left running for a day, for four days, and for 24 hours. A low-battery shut-off line is a seller claim. Leave someone who can turn the tap. Call a plumber if the outside tap has no indoor double check valve.
Our verdict
The top pick is the Johgee 3-inch timer: the largest clock-timer review file in the set, 4.2 from 1,594 reviews at £31.89, a child lock, and a stated 3-year warranty. The shortest gap a reviewer found was one hour, rain delay is a button, and a 40-litre bin only dripped. The best value is the Gardena Water Control Easy at £28.82, a preset knob with 4.4 from 291 reviews and no stuck-open report in the extract. The £14.95 Kingfisher has the longer file, and the extract includes a valve that would not close.
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Gardena Water Control Easy
A preset knob at £28.82 with 291 reviews, and no stuck-open report in the extract.
Editorial
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Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: October 2026
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Guides to watering timers
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Best watering timersWho each listing is for, and who should skip a thin file or a stuck-open report.Watering timer buying guideSchedule, zones, pressure and inlet before you compare star ratings.Holiday wateringPots, a greenhouse or new turf for one to three weeks, with someone near the tap.How to use a watering timerFit the washer, add alkaline cells, set one programme, and watch one cycle.Wi-Fi or battery timerWhether an app is worth the hub, 2.4 GHz, and the extra money.
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Sources
Sources checked for this comparison; amazon.co.uk listings captured on 15 October 2026.
- Water Industry Act 1991, section 76 (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Ofwat, hosepipe bans and what they mean (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Thames Water, temporary hosepipe ban FAQs (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- South East Water, Sussex hosepipe restrictions FAQs (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Water Regs UK, Type HUK1 (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Severn Trent, water pressure policy (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Consumer Rights Act 2015, section 9 (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Gardena UK, Water Control Easy (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- amazon.co.uk listing, Kingfisher WT100 (retrieved 15 October 2026)
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