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Looking for an effortless way to automate your garden watering? The Rain Bird ESP-HT2 Premium Garden Tap Timer is a professional-grade, battery-operated hose-end controller designed to bring digital scheduling accuracy straight to your outdoor taps.
Engineered by Rain Bird, a global leader in irrigation technology, this premium model features upgraded heavy-duty brass inlet and outlet couplers to prevent accidental cross-threading and withstand high water pressure up to 6 bar. It is the perfect choice for managing domestic garden sprinklers, greenhouse misting, and micro-drip systems.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Premium Brass Connections: Fitted with durable 3/4″ BSP solid brass male/female threads to eliminate common leaks and plastic cracking found on cheaper tap timers.
- Sophisticated Digital Scheduling: Program up to 4 start times per day with custom run times from 1 minute up to 6 hours, allowing water to soak in properly, even in heavy clay soils.
- One-Touch Rain Delay: Instantly pause your scheduled watering for up to 96 hours during wet spells without losing your saved settings.
- “Water Now” Manual Override: Easily trigger a manual watering cycle at the push of a button when your lawn or flower beds need a quick extra drink.
- Weather-Resistant Enclosure: Designed for rugged outdoor use all season long, featuring a large, clear LCD screen to review all active programs at a glance.
Technical Specifications:
- Product Code: ESP-HT2 (Premium Range)
- Inlet/Outlet Connections: 3/4″ Female BSP Inlet / 3/4″ Male BSP Outlet (Solid Brass)
- Working Water Pressure: 15 psi (1.0 bar) minimum – 90 psi (6.2 bar) maximum
- Power Source: 2 x 1.5V AA Alkaline batteries (not included)
- Watering Frequency: Up to 4 times per day (7-day calendar scheduling)
- Compatibility: Ideal for drip irrigation kits, porous soaker hoses, and garden sprinklers
Application:
The Rain Bird ESP-HT2 tap timer is a staple solution for UK homeowners looking to maintain lush lawns and healthy borders while saving water. Simply thread the unit onto your standard garden tap, connect your hosepipe or drip line, and configure the intuitive dial interface for automatic, worry-free seasonal irrigation.
