Insoma Sprinkler Timer with Brass Swivel, Rain Delay and 1 Outlet

For garden watering that follows a schedule, rather than relying on someone to turn the tap by hand, the Insoma sprinkler timer gives you programmable control at the hose connection. Set watering frequency, duration and a start time, then use Auto mode to run the schedule while you’re away or occupied with other tasks.

Its brass swivel inlet, built-in filter and three watering modes make it useful for routine lawn and garden watering, as well as drip irrigation.

The essentials

The 1-outlet timer lets you set when watering starts, how often it runs and how long each session lasts. Frequency can be set from 1 minute to 23 hours 59 minutes, or from 1 to 7 days, each watering duration can also be set from 1 minute to 23 hours 59 minutes. That range gives you control over both short, frequent watering and longer sessions spaced across the week.

Auto mode follows your saved schedule. Manual mode lets you run water for a selected period without pausing that schedule, while Rain Delay postpones watering by 1 to 7 days and then resumes automatically. If the forecast calls for rain, why water on the original timetable? The delay lets you adjust the next cycle without replacing your regular settings.

The water inlet has a brass swivel and metal threading, with a built-in filter to help keep sediment and larger particles from entering the irrigation system. The timer is rated IP55, and a seal ring in the battery cover helps isolate moisture. A larger LCD makes the readouts easier to check, while Child Lock helps prevent accidental changes by children or pets.

How it fits

Connect the timer at an outdoor faucet and attach the watering line at its outlet. The inlet has a 3/4-inch GHT male thread, the package also includes a reducing hex bushing with 3/4-inch male NPT to 1/2-inch female NPT threads, thread seal tape and a quick connector. The timer’s connectors are described as suitable for water pressures from 7.25 psi to 116 psi, and the brass inlet is rated to withstand up to 116 psi. Match the threaded connection to your faucet setup when installing.

How to use it

Power the timer with two AA 1.5V alkaline batteries, then use the dial and buttons to set the clock, start time, watering frequency and duration. Select Auto to run the programmed plan, Manual for a timed watering session, or Off when you want the timer to stop. To postpone a scheduled cycle, choose a Rain Delay of 1 to 7 days, the programmed schedule resumes afterward. The settings suit practical jobs such as watering a lawn sprinkler on a routine or running a drip irrigation line for garden beds.

Should you buy it?

It makes sense if you want scheduled watering with the flexibility to run a one-off manual session or delay a cycle when conditions change. Compared with managing each watering session at the tap, this timer puts timing and frequency into a programmable routine, with a brass swivel inlet and included fittings for connecting to compatible threaded setups. It is a practical choice for outdoor hose watering, lawn sprinklers, drip irrigation and greenhouse misting where a single controlled outlet meets the job.