DIG RBC 8000 Battery Powered Irrigation Automatic Controller with 3/4" Anti-Siphon Valve - Advanced, Safe, and Convenient for Sprinklers or Drip Irrigation System

Easy to program and has worked as expected. Installation was also very simple as long, plenty of videos online teaching how to install these valves. Programming was easy enough, although it might be worth it to upgrade to one with app compatibility for even simpler setup. Overall a very good product.

Not to confuse potential purchasers, but admittedly our old DIG timer--identical to this one--died. Its functions all still appeared to work, but it no longer would reliably run timed events. So why did I buy the exact model to replace it? One, because it made installation very easy. Two, because our old unit lasted several years in some pretty harsh conditions, mainly scorching desert heat. A couple years ago, landscapers accidentally broke off the cover, so the display and controls were exposed 24/7, and it still soldiered on. So I expect the new one will offer some pretty good service too.

The DIG controllers work great until they don't. It seems about two years is maximum longevity. Everything seems fine until you notice plants starting to die. You check and find the screen is just blank. It's not a battery problem. The device is just dead. And you can't replace just the electronic parts. You have to reinstall the entire device. If I could find anything better I would change in a heartbeat.

Excellent product. We tried others but these work the best. Only problem was they took a long time to get here.

I have this valve control unit installed in my back yard drip irrigation along the fence and potted plants on the patio, it worked well for a couple years, changed batteries regularly, then it happened, disaster! while away on vacation outside the country, got a call from neighbors of flooding coming from my property. They shut off the main water valve and stopped the bleeding. They said it was like a swimming pool in some area of the backyard. Upon returning from vacation, I inspected the unit. First thing I noticed was the date and time was way off. I replaced the batteries, and observe it some more, after a few days, the set date and time would wonder way off, a sign of internal confusion in the electronics, which probably turn the valve on and kept it on for a few days. I haven't got my water bill yet, but I'm having cold sweat just thinking about it! Bottom line -- It's a great product concept, but the reliability is not good!

Great valve, it works

All I needed was the valve and another timer. Had to buy the whole thing But it worked fine. Too bad the other only lasted 3 years.

My original one that I had for 12 years finally broke down from the San Diego sun. It was a good run for this controller. I'm hoping I can get 12 more years out of this one. SoCal's sun really takes a beating on my pool. this regulates the water into the pool so it doesn't dry out. See you in another 12 years! crossing fingers..

The product is great and working perfectly