Automatic Garden Water Timer - Digital Hose Irrigation Controller
A compact automatic hose timer for scheduled watering across gardens, patios, greenhouses and balcony planters.
Automatic watering for gardens, patios and balconies
Keep plants watered while you are busy, away for the weekend or travelling. This compact digital water timer connects to a standard outdoor hose tap and lets you set a repeat watering schedule for lawns, planters, greenhouses, borders and small irrigation systems.
- Flexible watering schedule: set watering duration from 1 second to 99 minutes, with repeat frequency from 1 hour to 15 days.
- Manual watering mode: water instantly without deleting your saved programme.
- Rain delay: pause watering after wet weather to help avoid overwatering and wasted water.
- Child lock: helps prevent accidental button presses by children or pets.
- IPX5 waterproof housing: reinforced nylon body designed for outdoor garden use.
- Battery indicator: low-battery warning helps you replace batteries before your watering schedule is interrupted.
Product information
The HCT-322 is a single-outlet digital irrigation timer for everyday home gardening. It is ideal for UK customers who want reliable timed watering for hose-connected sprinklers, drip irrigation kits and balcony watering systems.
Product specifications
| Model | HCT-322 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-zone digital water timer |
| Colour | Light green |
| Material | Reinforced nylon / plastic body |
| Watering duration | 1 second to 99 minutes |
| Watering frequency | 1 hour to 15 days |
| Connector | 3/4 inch threaded inlet; check your tap size before purchase |
| Waterproof rating | IPX5 splash resistant; do not submerge |
| Dimensions | Approx. 8.9 x 4.9 x 12.6 cm |
| Weight | Approx. 275 g packed / 120 g item weight |
| Power | 2 x AA batteries required, not included |
| Best for | Gardens, lawns, patios, greenhouses, planters and balcony irrigation |
Buyer feedback highlights
Source-page research showed a 4.3 out of 5 customer rating from 589 ratings for this product listing. Common buyer feedback themes include easy setup, clear digital scheduling, useful manual watering and good value for holiday plant care.
- Popular with buyers who need a simple holiday watering solution.
- Useful for patios, lawns, greenhouse watering and drip irrigation kits.
- Manual mode and rain delay are frequently useful in day-to-day garden watering.
A garden water hose timer for simple scheduled watering
Use it as a water timer for irrigation when you want a repeatable hose tap schedule for planters, borders, greenhouse pots or a small sprinkler line.
It also works as a timer watering system for everyday container care, giving you automatic cycles plus a manual top-up mode for warmer days.
FQA
Can I use this water timer while I am on holiday?
Yes. Set your preferred watering duration and repeat frequency before you leave so your plants continue to receive regular watering.
Does it work with UK garden taps?
This listing is for the UK Standard option and is designed around common hose tap irrigation fittings. Please check your outdoor tap and hose connector size before ordering.
Can I water manually without deleting my programme?
Yes. Manual watering lets you start watering immediately without clearing your saved automatic schedule.
Can I pause watering after rain?
Yes. Use rain delay mode to pause watering after wet weather and help reduce unnecessary water use.
Can it stay outside all year?
It is IPX5 splash resistant for outdoor use, but it should not be submerged. In freezing weather, disconnect and store it indoors to help protect the timer and batteries.
What you receive
Requires 2 x AA batteries, not included. Always check your hose tap connector size before ordering.
