Rain Bird SST600OUT Simple-To-Set Indoor/Outdoor Sprinkler/Irrigation Timer/Controller, 6-Zone/Station (this New/Improved Model Replaces SST600O),Gray/Green

Works perfectly with my 6-outlet indexing valve. I have five zones. So I just program zone 6 not to water This control is easy to read and program. If you have a indexing valve. you must add a 1-2 minute delay between each zone stop time and the next tart time to allow the indexing valve time to advance to the next position. Call it a buffer, for example my zone 1 starts at 6:00 a.m. for 25 minutes, then my zone 2 starts at 6:30, this 5 minute stop time allows the indexing valve to advance the next position. I also like that you can easily program which days of the week to water. Where I live the county has watering restrictions on certain days of the week, this timer allows you to select which days to water with a simple push button next to that day and a bright green LED will light up, yes you can see the entire week at the same time. I like that each zone is programmed by turning a knob versus I keypad that other manufacturers use. I can rotate the knob and easily see all the information for each zone. My only issue is that you must manually advance the indexing valve to stop watering before the zone you want to be your zone 1. I only had to do this one time by turning the black knob on top of the anti-siphon valve on and off, but that is easy to do. The wiring is simple too. The best feature of this timer is that it has a connection to turn on a water pump. Most indexing valves have only have one anti-siphon valve with two wires coming from it. Just hook those two wires to the power and water pump terminals. The pump terminal energizes every time a zone starts, so electricity is sent to the anti-siphon valve solenoid which turns on the water to your zone. This particular timer is already mounted in a large protective case, so it can be mounted outside or inside your home. One more cool thing is the transformer is built inside the box, so it's just a standard electric cord which can be plugged in any electric outlet.

I purchased one of these for a friends backyard irrigation system last fall and it was so easy to set up and had such great versatility that I went the extra mile to find the same model for my garden. This is a very intuitive setup process and has a great display that gives all the information you need at a quick glance. The 6 zones allow versatility for watering different zones for time and length but the fact that you great control over each zone is amazing. The one touch button to water each zone again when things get dry or to skip waterings if it rains is great. The seasonal adjustment that allows you to water less in without adjusting your regular schedule if really thoughtful. I layout an programming is so easy that I did not have to get out the manual to set mine up or make adjustments. I thought my wife how to program it in about 3 minutes (yes she is smarter than me). Easy wire connectors make it simple to connect to the zone valves with a minimal amount of tools. Easy to mount also.

So glad I purchased this to replace an internet connected Hunter controller. It was quite easy to install and setup for my 4 zones. I got tired of the Hunter controller not having an “Off” button. It was nice being able to control it from my phone but I had to set a future sprinkler system run time in order for the system not to operate. Without writing the date on a calendar I could not remember when it might come on — for example turning the system off over winter months. This Rainbird controller works like it should — when I turn it off, I don’t have to wonder when it might come on again. I have it installed inside my garage so as to save it from weathering outside from the east sunlight.

Very easy to install , very easy to program it is working great , value for the money so far I very happy with it .

This Rain Bird SST600OUT is easy to use and works well. My main problem is that I replaced an older Rain Bird controller that failed and the mounting does not match up. Not only did I have to drill new mounts in the stucco of the home, the conduit that fed into the old box did not line up with the holes in the new box forcing me to replace part of the conduit. My old unit was a direct wire and this unit was a plug in style (although it could be rewired for direct wire). After the conduit changes, I found my landscape valve wires were too short in the box so I had to splice extensions to them. As I noted, this is a nice timer, it was just irritating that Rain Bird does not maintain the same mount design allowing quick and easy swaps. Instead, I spent much more time than planned to install it.

Easy to use, simple programming, and packed full of features. Have used Rain Bird products for over a decade and very satisfied overall.

Great little controller. Easy to install and program. Purchased a “used” item that had apparently been opened then returned. Works great and only about half the price of a new item. What a good deal!

I am 90 years old and had NO problem getting it working in short order.