Chapin Digital Water Timer - Single Zone - 3/4-in GHT Inlet

Automate Watering on a Schedule - 3/4-in GHT Faucet Connection

Manual watering eats time and makes over-watering easy. This programmable, solenoid-drive timer opens and closes the water supply on the schedule you set, so sprinklers or irrigation lines run for the duration you choose. An LCD screen shows start time, duration and battery life, so you can check the schedule at a glance.

Sold as a single unit, it suits a home gardener or small-space grower who needs to automate one watering line without a complex controller. It is not a multi-valve controller.

Key Features & Benefits

• Programmable timing — set start time, duration and frequency instead of watering by hand.
• LCD screen with dust cover — read the schedule easily, and keep the display protected.
• Large dial — turn the unit on and off, set the clock, and adjust the program quickly.
• 3/4-in GHT inlet — connects to an outdoor faucet with a standard garden hose thread.
• Rain and moisture sensor connection — lets you add a sensor to skip watering when conditions are wet.

Who Should Use Chapin Digital Water Timer

Use it if you water a lawn, garden bed or irrigation line from an outdoor faucet and want consistent, hands-off cycles. It also helps when you need to follow local watering restrictions by limiting run time.

About Chapin Digital Water Timer

Chapin makes this single-zone digital water timer, model 41012. It is battery operated, uses a solenoid drive, and has a plastic threaded 3/4-in hose connection. It is covered by a 1 year limited warranty, and a product manual is available from the manufacturer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What faucet does it fit?
A: It connects to any outdoor faucet with a 3/4-in GHT thread. This is the standard garden hose thread.

Q: Can it skip watering when it rains?
A: It has a connection for a rain and moisture sensor, which lets you skip watering on rainy days or when soil is too wet. The sensor is a separate item, and the timer has no built-in rain switch.

Q: What water temperature can it handle?
A: Use clean fresh water between 34 and 140 degrees F (1 to 60 degrees C). Water outside that range can damage the unit.

Q: What does solenoid drive mean?
A: A solenoid is an electromagnetic coil that opens and closes the water valve on command. It lets the timer switch flow on and off automatically on your schedule.

Q: How is it powered?
A: It is battery operated and uses 2 AA batteries. The LCD screen shows battery life so you know when to replace them.