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product_id: 4643910
title: "Orbit Programmable Digital Hose Watering Timer - 3 Outlet - Battery Powered - with LCD Screen - Built-in Rain Delay - Water-Resistant - 56082"
brand: "orbit"
price: "NZ$160"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Orbit"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/4643910-orbit-programmable-digital-hose-watering-timer-3-outlet-battery-powered
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# 3 programmable outlets for multi-zone control Built-in rain delay up to 72 hours 1000-hour battery life with program retention Orbit Programmable Digital Hose Watering Timer - 3 Outlet - Battery Powered - with LCD Screen - Built-in Rain Delay - Water-Resistant - 56082

**Brand:** orbit
**Price:** NZ$160
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💦 Water smarter, not harder—your garden’s new best friend!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Orbit Programmable Digital Hose Watering Timer - 3 Outlet - Battery Powered - with LCD Screen - Built-in Rain Delay - Water-Resistant - 56082 by orbit
- **How much does it cost?** NZ$160 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/4643910-orbit-programmable-digital-hose-watering-timer-3-outlet-battery-powered)

## Best For

- orbit enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted orbit brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart Rain Delay:** Automatically pauses watering for 24, 48, or 72 hours to save water and protect your plants during unexpected showers.
- • **Triple-Zone Mastery:** Control 3 separate watering zones effortlessly with one timer—perfect for complex gardens or multi-plant setups.
- • **Effortless Programming:** Large LCD screen and intuitive dial make setting your watering schedule a breeze—no tech degree required.
- • **Save Water, Save Money:** Precision scheduling reduces water waste and lowers your utility bills—because smart gardening is sustainable and savvy.
- • **Built to Brave the Elements:** Durable, water-resistant design ensures reliable performance season after season, even in tough outdoor conditions.

## Overview

The Orbit 56082 3-Outlet Programmable Digital Hose Watering Timer transforms any hose faucet into a versatile, multi-zone irrigation system. Featuring a user-friendly LCD interface, a rain delay function, and durable weather-resistant construction, it offers precise watering control that saves water and money. With a 1000-hour battery life and program retention even during battery changes, this timer is built for hassle-free, long-term outdoor use by homeowners and professionals alike.

## Description

Simplify your lawn and garden irrigation with the Orbit Programmable Digital Hose Watering Timer. Designed to automate everyday watering tasks, this digital hose timer converts a standard outdoor faucet into a programmable irrigation system. It helps deliver consistent watering to lawns, gardens, flower beds, and landscaped areas while reducing the need for manual watering. With customizable scheduling options, the timer allows users to set watering start times, duration, and frequency to match the needs of different plants and outdoor spaces. By automating irrigation cycles, the system helps ensure that plants receive regular hydration while reducing the risk of overwatering or underwatering. This dependable watering schedule supports healthier lawns and thriving garden beds. The easy-to-read digital LCD screen provides a clear interface that simplifies programming. Users can quickly adjust watering settings using straightforward controls, allowing for fast schedule updates when seasonal conditions change. The intuitive design makes it accessible for both new gardeners and experienced homeowners managing larger irrigation needs. A built-in rain delay feature helps conserve water by temporarily pausing scheduled watering cycles during wet conditions. Users can activate the rain delay for 24, 48, or 72 hours, allowing natural rainfall to handle irrigation needs while preventing unnecessary water use. This function helps maintain efficient watering practices and supports responsible landscape care. For gardeners and homeowners who demand dependable outdoor care, Orbit brings industry-leading irrigation and watering solutions that simplify watering without compromising performance. With a focus on technology, durability, and real-world usability, our products make efficient water management effortless. Driven by innovation and shaped by decades of leadership in irrigation, Orbit helps landscapes flourish while giving users confidence in every watering decision.

Review: Would buy again - Works great. Easy to program and set up
Review: Display screen not working after 8 months - Update: I used Orbit's online warranty replacement process - super easy and I received a replacement within a week. Great support! So I'm back to giving it a 5 star rating! Previous: I typically buy Orbit drip timers because they are easy to setup and work well. But this 3-outlet one had issues after just 8 months of use - the display screen is blank. Changed out batteries and still the same problem. Not sure if the scheduled run times are just reset to zero now and that's why it only runs in manual mode because I can't see anything without the display. Will have to throw it away because I can't adjust the settings now. This is the most expensive model so it's very disappointing. Will get a protection plan next time but the product should work longer than this without having to buy a protection plan. Will contact Orbit too since this has a 1 year warranty.

## Features

- Smart Automatic Watering Control: The Orbit Programmable Digital Hose Watering Timer transforms a faucet into an automatic watering system using a reliable single outlet hose timer
- Water-Saving Irrigation Scheduling: Program a consistent irrigation timer with adjustable watering duration to maintain healthy lawns, gardens, and landscapes while supporting efficient water use
- Simple Digital Programming: A clear LCD screen and easy-to-read display allow quick programming of watering schedules, helping homeowners manage garden irrigation with simple controls
- Reliable Outdoor Durability: Built as a water-resistant outdoor hose timer, this battery powered unit includes a built-in rain delay feature to pause watering during rainy conditions
- Six-Year Limited Warranty: We warrant this product against material or workmanship defects for six years from purchase for private use, without limiting free statutory consumer right
- Smart Solutions: Orbit saves time and water with intuitive solutions; we're trusted for dependable performance and greener outdoor spaces

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B008CMRNRQ |
| Battery Life | 1000 Hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | #7,626 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #46 in Watering Timers |
| Brand | Orbit |
| Brand Name | Orbit |
| Color | Green |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 3,296 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00046878560826 |
| Included Components | Timer |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 5"D x 10"W x 3"H |
| Item Type Name | 3-Outlet Hose Watering Timer |
| Item Weight | 1.85 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Orbit |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 56082Z |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 6 year warranty. |
| Material | Plastic |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Number | 56082 |
| Number of settings | 5 |
| Product Dimensions | 5"D x 10"W x 3"H |
| UPC | 046878560826 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Orbit
- **Color:** Green
- **Item Weight:** 1.9 Pounds
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Product Dimensions:** 5"D x 10"W x 3"H

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can each port be programmed with independent frequencies?**
A: On the TWO-PORT, each can be set independently. The Digital 2-Outlet Hose Timer also features a rain delay function designed to help conserve water by delaying watering time (for BOTH Ports) by 24, 48, or 72 hours. Programs can also be manually bypassed to allow for use of the faucet without interrupting the timed watering.

**Q: does not turn on any of the stations after 1 month, batteries are good**
A: You might try the reset, its a small recessed hole just
the right of the manual/ clear button.

**Q: What’s the maximum inlet water pressure ?**
A: I don't know about the maximum, but the amount of flow does matter. I have good flow and when using a sprinkler, it works great, but on my soakers and drip lines, it won't shut off cause not enough water is flowing.  To solve this, I just moved some lines around to have more water coming out and it started shutting off just fine.

**Q: Every other hose timer I have looked at show a prop 65 warning. Is this product actually safe or did they just fail to list the legal warning?**
A: Usually the timers that show prop 65 will have a brass/metal hose connection fitting. This timer has a plastic hose connection fitting.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Would buy again
*by D***N on May 31, 2026*

Works great. Easy to program and set up

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Display screen not working after 8 months
*by C***H on November 14, 2021*

Update: I used Orbit's online warranty replacement process - super easy and I received a replacement within a week. Great support! So I'm back to giving it a 5 star rating! Previous: I typically buy Orbit drip timers because they are easy to setup and work well. But this 3-outlet one had issues after just 8 months of use - the display screen is blank. Changed out batteries and still the same problem. Not sure if the scheduled run times are just reset to zero now and that's why it only runs in manual mode because I can't see anything without the display. Will have to throw it away because I can't adjust the settings now. This is the most expensive model so it's very disappointing. Will get a protection plan next time but the product should work longer than this without having to buy a protection plan. Will contact Orbit too since this has a 1 year warranty.

### ⭐ ORBIT - SUCH A DISAPPOINTMENT
*by E***A on June 30, 2020*

EDIT: 07/06/2020 Well, the 3rd 3 outlet Orbit Timer bit the dust this morning. Or rather, I noticed it for the first time. I'm not sure how long the water has been running on station 3. It was just continuous. There was a small pond among the trees we were trying to water towards the road. The brush hide the constant flow. I can't tell you how disgusted I am with these timers. When will ORBIT step up to the plate and realize they're manufacturing a defective product?? END OF EDIT. These timers are easy to attach, easy to program and easy to manually control. We've been using Orbit timers for a few years now. In May of 2015, we bought 2 Orbit 3-outlet timers for the first time, model 56082 from Amazon. We bought another 3-outlet Orbit timer, as well as 2 single outlet Orbit timers locally. Five timers in all: 3 of the 3-outlet times and 2 of the 1-outlet timers. Then in May of 2017, we bought another 3-outlet timer from Amazon to replace one that had stopped working. And in May of 2018, we bought another single outlet timer from Amazon to replace one that had stopped working. It never occurred to us to seek a replacement or refund from Orbit, because they did work for us for awhile, even watering everything on our property while we vacationed. We were impressed. And we were not aware that they had a 6 year warranty. Last year we unhooked all of our perfectly functioning Orbit timers, removed the batteries, cleaned them, and put them in storage, like we always do. This year, we pulled them out, put in new batteries, and attempted to program them for watering. To our consternation, we discovered that none of the 3-outlet timers would program correctly, would not turn off even when we switched them to off and would not respond to manual control. An outlet might work or...it might not. It was just random what these timers would do. They're designed to run one station at a time, but the first one wouldn't turn off, but the second one would begin, so that 2 outlets were running at the same time on the same timer and they would not shut off unless we turned the water off. And one of the single timers did that same thing [not responding to the programming]. Now we couldn't trust any of them to do our watering and/or function correctly. We have a water well and the possibility of these things coming on and staying on while we're on vacation or otherwise gone for a few days runs the risk of flooding our watering areas and/or ruining our very expensive water well. So, we decided to buy all new Orbit timers to replace all of the non-working ones. On June 22, 2020, we ordered from Amazon 3 brand-spanking new 3-port timers, model 56082, as well as 2 brand-spanking new single port timers, model 62061Z to the tune of $290. Five brand-new timers in all. They arrived on the 25th and 26th of June, 2020. On the 27th, we put new batteries in, programmed them, attached them to the water faucets, connected the water hoses to each outlet and thought we were good to go. The next morning, on the 28th, imagine our surprise to wake up and see 2 of the brand-spanking new 3-port timers had not shut off and would not respond to turning the timers off. We had to shut the water faucets off. The other 3-port timer looked like it hadn't watered from outlet 2, so we tried doing it manually, but it wouldn't respond to a manual command. We always water in the wee hours of the morning before the sun comes up. The watering is always finished before daylight. Anyway... So, we took the timers off the faucets, took the battery packs out, allowed the memory to clear, reinstalled the batteries, reprogrammed them and reinstalled them. We ran tests through all the cycles, setting each outlet at 2 minute intervals. They worked. Then we cycled through all outlets to see if they would respond to manual control and all seemed well, giving us hope that they were going to function correctly. The following morning, the 29th, we woke to the same problem on 2 of the 3-outlet timers. Not one to give up easily, I ran them [my husband had already given up] through multiple tests, removing and reinserting the batteries, reprogramming and testing ad nauseam. Finally, I gave up too and decided to send these two 3-outlet timers back. UPS is scheduled to pick them up today, the 30th of June, 2020. These were brand-new and defective right out of the box. We are so disappointed in the compromised quality of these Orbit timers. At the first inkling that these things were defection, we should have re-boxed them all and sent them all back immediately. As of now, we're returning 2 of the 3-outlet timers. And we're going to be vigilantly aware of the performance of the ones we're keeping. If there's even a hint that one functions incorrectly, it's going back immediately. What has happened to the integrity of companies that are mass producing defective products? It's just all about the bottom line -- $$$. And there are probably multitudes of buyers unaware of Orbits 6 year warranty and just end ups trashing them. Should not companies be accountable for their defective products? I think so. We weren't aware that these timers have a 6 year warranty or exactly what that warranty covered. Perhaps companies like Orbit count on the ignorance of its customers. Orbit needs to be on top of all these negative comments. Now we're hesitant to order replacements and we do not, as of right now, recommend them to anyone.

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*Last updated: 2026-06-25*