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Model #BO9DB

Store SKU #111826

  • Automate watering length, frequency and days of week
  • Connects to standard hose faucet
  • LCD monitor makes programming easy

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Q:Can you connect to a frost free hose bib?
by|Jun 13, 2022
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A:  You can connect a hose end timer like our BO9D/BO9DB to a standard frost-free hose bib without issue but be aware some frost-free hose bibs have built in vacuum breakers and these frost-free hose bibs will leak constantly if you connect a hose end timer (tap timer). Make sure your frost-free hose bib does not have a backflow preventor (vacuum breaker) built in to avoid leaking. If you have any other questions, please contact our technical service/product support team at 1-800-322-9146.

by|Jun 13, 2022

    A:  Yes

    by|Jun 19, 2022

      A:  The only limitation would be if there isn't enough clearance between the timer and the house. I installed mine remotely attached to a metal stake and connected it to the hose bib with a short hose.

      by|Jun 18, 2022

        A:  As long as you have a standard hose thread connection, you should be fine. I hope this helps

        by|Jun 17, 2022

          A:  Yes but the timer itself still needs to be removed if temperatures are expected to get below freezing.

          by|Jun 17, 2022
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            Q:Does it keep the water from back flowing into my drinking water or do I need to add backflow preventer?
            by|Jun 9, 2021
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            A:  The risk of back flow is very small excepting natural disasters etc. If you wish to comply with ordinances which may apply you would need a separate back flow preventer. The valve stays in the last position signaled (on or off). For example, if the battery dies or other circuitry fails while the valve os open it will stay open and vise versa. I suspect most users don't use a back flow preventer and very few experience ill consequence. L Dexter

            by|Dec 8, 2021
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              A:  You do need a back flow preventer. They have one you can buy for the kit.

              by|Jul 27, 2023

                A:  No back flow preventer

                by|Jul 12, 2022

                A:  Not sure. I gave a backflow on my faucet.

                by|Sep 11, 2021

                  A:  This is not a backflow device! So if you have no pressure in your domestic system and there are connected hoses in your irrigation system above the elevation of your hose bibb or a vacuum in your domestic system backflow could occur during the timed watering periods. Consider adding a plastic PVC check valve rated for under 30 psi and backflow would be unlikely.

                  by|Jul 6, 2022

                  A:  Unless the timer is higher than anything on the line it's feeding, I'd add a back flow preventer. The back flow preventers are cheap and I've learned the hard way that they are a good idea, even when you don't think you'll need them.

                  by|Apr 13, 2022

                  A:  I have never had a problem with these

                  by|Jul 8, 2022

                  A:  I have 4 of these and I have found that there is no backflow problems at all.

                  by|Jun 10, 2021

                    A:  No back flow preventer

                    by|Jun 10, 2021

                      A:  The BO9DB does not have a backflow preventer so one must be added to your head assembly. We recommend using our model D45 hose tread back flow preventer installed after or downstream from your timer. If you have any other questions, comments or concerns please contact our technical service/product support team at 1-800-322-9146.

                      by|Jun 11, 2021
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                        Q:Im using it to mist chickens in a Arizona summer so I it to run for some time during the day.
                        by|Mar 31, 2021
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                        A:  The BO9DB hose end timer will allow you to program up to four different start times within the same day and the run time can be programed from 1 min, all the way up to 11 hour run time. If you have any further technical questions, please contact our technical service/product support team at 1-800-322-9146.

                        by|Mar 31, 2021

                          A:  We water orchids with four on-off cycles per day and the batteries last approximately 1 year. The valve draws power only briefly when switched on and again when switched off. How long the water is on should be irrelevant.

                          by|Apr 4, 2021

                            A:  Up to 24 hours, if that is what you select.

                            by|Jun 10, 2021

                              A:  each program can be set to run 12 hours, so if you used 2 programs, you could run it for 24 hours.

                              by|Apr 4, 2021

                                A:  I use mine 6/8 hours at a time. I use it for misters on my chickens

                                by|Apr 2, 2021
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                                  Q:Is there a problem if I attach the inlet to a hose instead of a faucet/spigot?
                                  by|Jul 4, 2020
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                                  A:  If you have high water pressure your hose may burst. It happened to me once.

                                  by|Sep 8, 2020

                                  A:  Should be fine, but I wouldn't just let it lie on the ground, but that's just me. Perhaps you could attach the inlet hose and outlet hose to a post with the timer unit in between. There isn't a way to mount the timer unit to a post directly.

                                  by|Nov 13, 2020

                                    A:  No problem. Attaches to any hose fitting thread.

                                    by|Jul 14, 2020

                                    A:  I found another solution. My faucet/spigot combination is too inaccessible to connect the timer directly. I found brass goose neck and Y splitter parts that took care of that problem without using a hose.

                                    by|Jul 5, 2020

                                      A:  The BO9DB is designed to be installed directly on an outdoor faucet or a faucet y splitter, it cannot be installed on the end of a garden hose. If you have any other questions please contact our technical service/ product support line 1-800-344-1172.

                                      by|Jul 6, 2020
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                                        Q:Can I erase the programming and start fresh?
                                        by|Jun 27, 2020
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                                        A:  Yes. Just take the battery out. Or manually erase everything just like setting program.

                                        by|Jun 30, 2020

                                        A:  Yes you can change the program any time you want.

                                        by|Jun 21, 2022

                                          A:  You can change the programming at any time. Up to 4 times per day, 7 days a week. Any combination and variable run times for each.

                                          by|Jul 14, 2020

                                          A:  Yes, this is done by removing the battery and letting the timer sit with no battery for at least 30 minutes.

                                          by|Jun 30, 2020

                                            A:  There is no reset button but removing the battery for a good while should do it. It probably retains memory for a quick battery change. The "Mode" button cycles through the settable things like time, watering days, watering times, duration, etc. Use +/- <> to change settings. It is reasonably intuitive.

                                            by|Jul 1, 2020
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                                              Q:How long last this kind if DIG ital Hose Thread Watering Timer?
                                              by|Apr 15, 2020
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                                              A:  Our BO9D/BO9DB hose end battery operated timers last a very long time. It is not uncommon for this particular model timer to last anywhere from 8 to 10 years. Also as an added incentive we provide a 3 year warranty on all of our hose end timers. If you have any other questions on this or any of our other products please give our technical services/product support line a call (1-800-344-1172).

                                              by|Apr 16, 2020

                                                A:  One lasted a day then broke, the other two months

                                                by|Apr 21, 2020

                                                  A:  I like this timer because it has a very long time cycle. I set for 12 hours on and 12 hours off.

                                                  by|Apr 17, 2020

                                                    A:  Ive had mines over 3 years and it is still working great. In the fall I store It inside the house

                                                    by|Apr 16, 2020

                                                    A:  We've been using ours for a few years (3-4?), and it still works great. Had to replace the battery once. I just bought a newer model for the front yard, this one with solar, so I don't have to worry about replacing the batteries.

                                                    by|Apr 17, 2020

                                                      A:  Currently I have one that is 9 years old.

                                                      by|Jun 10, 2021

                                                        A:  I have had mine for 3 seasons and still going.

                                                        by|Apr 17, 2020

                                                          A:  I have used mine for 2 seasons. Soon to start the 3rd time. Shield from the sun - It depletes the battery quickly with the heat.

                                                          by|Apr 17, 2020

                                                            A:  I used the predecessor model to this one for ten years. Pretty solid value.

                                                            by|May 30, 2020

                                                            A:  It runs on a 9 volt battery. So if timer stops working, you just replace the battery.

                                                            by|Oct 11, 2023
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                                                              Q:is it a waterproof device?
                                                              by|Jul 6, 2019
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                                                              A:  I’ve had mine for two years now and have had no issues. It’s been connected and been in use this entire time. In fact I replaced the battery for the first time yesterday. I definitely recommend it!

                                                              by|Jul 8, 2019

                                                                A:  Yes it is water proof

                                                                by|Aug 28, 2019

                                                                  A:  So far so good !!!! I've had these now for 3 years and no problems even forgot to take the battery out of one last year and it was still going strong.

                                                                  by|Jul 8, 2019

                                                                    A:  Yes but it will freeze in cold weather so always remove or insulate.

                                                                    by|Jul 8, 2019

                                                                    A:  Yes, but not if submerged.

                                                                    by|Jul 9, 2019

                                                                      A:  Yes

                                                                      by|Jul 9, 2019

                                                                        A:  Probably not waterproof as in you cannot submerse it in water however attached to a hose bib, mine have withstood years of rainfall without an issue.

                                                                        by|Jul 7, 2019

                                                                          A:  Yes it is, once you set it up then close the cover it will keep water from getting in. Mine have running for couple of years already without failed.

                                                                          by|Jul 8, 2019

                                                                          A:  Yes, it is for outdoor use

                                                                          by|Jul 24, 2019

                                                                            A:  I has water running through it and it is an outdoor device, so yeah it's pretty much weather proof. Great device.

                                                                            by|Jul 8, 2019
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                                                                            Q:do i need to bring the timer indoors during a new york winter
                                                                            by|May 16, 2019
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                                                                            A:  Yes

                                                                            by|May 16, 2019

                                                                            A:  Yes! Absolutely. I bring mine inside for North Carolina winters. Also bring them in any time a hard freeze is expected.

                                                                            by|May 17, 2019

                                                                            A:  Yes. It is recommended to disconnect your hoses and irrigation timer indoors during any freezing weather.

                                                                            by|May 16, 2019

                                                                            A:  Yes, freezing conditions will crack the housing and cause it to leak. All you need to remember is to remove it and Store it where the frost can’t affect it!

                                                                            by|May 18, 2019

                                                                              A:  No, but you need to go turn off the water or it might burst your water line.

                                                                              by|May 18, 2019

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