Description
Timed watering for beds and borders
Take water to your planting with a timer, supply hose and porous soaker hose. The supply hose reaches from the timer to the bed; the black porous hose follows the plants, letting water seep into the soil along its route.
Choose a single, double or triple-zone kit for the number of separately timed routes you want. Each adds another 30m porous hose and 5m supply hose, with connectors for shaping the layout.
Check your supply pressure: the porous hose is rated to 0.7 bar maximum. Pressure control, where needed, is separate.
Compare the three bundles
One timer is supplied in each kit. Hose and fitting quantities increase with the zone count.
Single Timer Bundle
1 timer with 1 outlet
1 × 30m porous hose
1 × 5m supply hose
2 female hose sockets
2 elbows · 2 tees · 2 joiners
4 end plugs
Double Timer Bundle
1 timer with 2 outlets
2 × 30m porous hose
2 × 5m supply hose
4 female hose sockets
4 elbows · 4 tees · 4 joiners
8 end plugs
Triple Timer Bundle
1 timer with 3 outlets
3 × 30m porous hose
3 × 5m supply hose
6 female hose sockets
6 elbows · 6 tees · 6 joiners
12 end plugs
Plan the route, then set the routine
Lay out each zone
Place the porous hose near the root area. Plan bends, branches and capped ends before cutting; use the supplied ½-inch barbed fittings where required. Total hose length does not guarantee even watering in every layout.
Check pressure and flow
Keep pressure at the porous hose within 0.7 bar. Use suitable separate pressure control if required. Test the whole route and check moisture near both ends; the timer does not reduce pressure.
Programme and test
Set the clock, watering days, start times and durations, then enable AUTO. Each zone has four cycle slots. Try a short run before choosing a longer routine for your soil and plants.
Kit selection and care
Does the triple kit contain three timers?
No. It contains one three-outlet timer, three 30m porous hoses and three 5m supply hoses, plus the fittings listed above. Choose the bundle in the selector before ordering.
What else do I need?
A compatible tap, two AA alkaline batteries and any pressure control needed for your supply. Ground stakes are optional and separate. The porous hose is for garden watering, not drinking water or hot water.
Can I pause watering or add an extra session?
Yes. Use MANUAL for an extra session or DELAY to suspend the schedule for up to six days. Optional ECO intervals add water/pause periods. Follow the instruction sheet for your timer’s zone settings.
How should I store it over winter?
Turn off the tap and remove the timer. Open its valves in manual mode to drain water, remove the batteries and let the unit dry before storing it in a dry place. Drain the hoses and fittings too.
Product information & technical details
| SKU | TIMER1KIT |
|---|---|
| Product type | |
| BSP thread size | 3/4", 1" |
| Thread gender | Female |
| Colour | Grey, Black |
| Material | Plastic |
| Brand | Cost Wise |
| Kit choices | Single, double or triple watering zone |
| Stored cycles | 4 per zone; 4, 8 or 12 in total |
|---|---|
| Watering duration | 1-240 minutes per cycle |
| Watering-day selection | Selected weekdays, every second day or every third day |
| Rain delay | Selectable programme pause of up to 6 days |
| Timer power | 2 × AA alkaline batteries; not included |
| Porous hose maximum pressure | 0.7 bar |
| Nominal hose size | ½-inch porous hose and supply hose |
| Water temperature during use | 0-38°C; protect the timer from frost |
What is BSP?
What is BSP thread size?
BSP (British Standard Pipe) is a nominal pipe-thread size, not a direct measurement of a fitting’s bore or outside diameter. For example, a ½-inch BSP male thread measures about 21mm across its outer thread crests.
These figures are approximate outside diameters of male BSP threads, to help identify the nominal size. They are not inch-to-millimetre unit conversions:
- 3/8" BSP → 16.66 mm
- 1/2" BSP → 20.95 mm
- 3/4" BSP → 26.44 mm
- 1" BSP → 33.25 mm
- 1.25" BSP → 41.91 mm
- 1.5" BSP → 47.80 mm
- 2" BSP → 59.61 mm
- 3" BSP → 87.88 mm
- 4" BSP → 113.03 mm
All our BSP threads are parallel (BSPP, to ISO 228), not tapered.
Measure across the outside of a male thread, then check its pitch and whether it is parallel or tapered. Diameter alone does not confirm compatibility. Check the product’s stated thread specification before connecting.
All delivery times are estimates and not guaranteed. Orders placed before 1 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays), will be dispatched the same day, while orders placed after 1 pm will be dispatched by the end of the next working day.
If an invalid postcode or address is provided, the order will be cancelled without further notice, as we are unable to modify addresses or print labels for invalid postcodes.
Our standard delivery option is Royal Mail Tracked 48, which typically takes 3–5 business days. If you need your order more quickly, Expedited delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 24 is available, offering a 1–2 business day service.
Large or bulky items may be sent via courier at our discretion and are usually dispatched for next-day delivery. Please note that we only ship to mainland UK addresses; delivery to non-mainland locations, including the Highlands & Islands, may not be available for large or heavy items. If your address falls into one of these areas and you wish to purchase such items, please contact us with your postcode and order details before placing your order. If we cannot ship to you, you are welcome to arrange your own courier for collection.
All products, unless otherwise stated, come with a standard manufacturer warranty against faulty workmanship.
If your product fails within six months of delivery, please contact us with your order reference number, a description of the issue, and clear images illustrating the fault.
Should your item require a return for further investigation, it is your responsibility to arrange and cover postage back to us.
If we are unable to repair the fault, we may offer either a replacement or a full refund.
In cases where the item is inspected and found not to be faulty, or where damage is determined not to be due to manufacturing defects, you will not be entitled to a refund or replacement. We will then either return the item to you via standard post or dispose of it at your request.
You may return any order within 14 days of delivery. As soon as you receive your items, please inspect them carefully, taking reasonable care to keep both the product and its packaging clean and undamaged. If you discover an error or defect after 14 days, we reserve the right to decline your return. If your product fails or breaks after this 14-day time window then your order may be eligible for a warranty claim, please see our warranty information for more details.
To initiate a return, please contact us via our contact form to obtain a return authorisation and the correct returns address (different from the address on your invoice). This can also be done through your 'recent orders' page on your account if you are registered with Shop. Returns sent without prior authorisation will be discarded.
Returned items must be in the same condition in which you received them: unworn or unused, with tags attached and in their original packaging. You must include either a copy of your invoice or a slip with your order reference number inside the parcel. Please be sure not to obscure your return reference number on the label.
If you refuse delivery or reject the parcel without prior notice, we will inspect the returned package and issue a refund upon receipt. Although there is no restocking fee, we will deduct the cost of the return postage label (£3.35) from your refund.
If the returned item or its packaging shows signs of use, damage, or staining, we may deduct up to 50% of the order value, or refuse the return entirely, depending on its condition. Examples include damaged tags, stained, modified or damaged packaging, or missing components.
For faulty, incorrect, or damaged items, please contact us before sending anything back so we can attempt to resolve the issue directly. If we agree that a return is necessary due to our error, we will provide you with a pre-paid return label.
Products that have been modified or damaged through customer action are not eligible for return. This includes, but is not limited to, items that have been cut, trimmed or otherwise altered (such as a tarpaulin or pond liner resized to your specifications), or any product showing damage beyond normal inspection handling.
All delivery times are estimates and not guaranteed. Orders placed before 1 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays), will be dispatched the same day, while orders placed after 1 pm will be dispatched by the end of the next working day.
If an invalid postcode or address is provided, the order will be cancelled without further notice, as we are unable to modify addresses or print labels for invalid postcodes.
Our standard delivery option is Royal Mail Tracked 48, which typically takes 3–5 business days. If you need your order more quickly, Expedited delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 24 is available, offering a 1–2 business day service.
Large or bulky items may be sent via courier at our discretion and are usually dispatched for next-day delivery. Please note that we only ship to mainland UK addresses; delivery to non-mainland locations, including the Highlands & Islands, may not be available for large or heavy items. If your address falls into one of these areas and you wish to purchase such items, please contact us with your postcode and order details before placing your order. If we cannot ship to you, you are welcome to arrange your own courier for collection.
All products, unless otherwise stated, come with a standard manufacturer warranty against faulty workmanship.
If your product fails within six months of delivery, please contact us with your order reference number, a description of the issue, and clear images illustrating the fault.
Should your item require a return for further investigation, it is your responsibility to arrange and cover postage back to us.
If we are unable to repair the fault, we may offer either a replacement or a full refund.
In cases where the item is inspected and found not to be faulty, or where damage is determined not to be due to manufacturing defects, you will not be entitled to a refund or replacement. We will then either return the item to you via standard post or dispose of it at your request.
You may return any order within 14 days of delivery. As soon as you receive your items, please inspect them carefully, taking reasonable care to keep both the product and its packaging clean and undamaged. If you discover an error or defect after 14 days, we reserve the right to decline your return. If your product fails or breaks after this 14-day time window then your order may be eligible for a warranty claim, please see our warranty information for more details.
To initiate a return, please contact us via our contact form to obtain a return authorisation and the correct returns address (different from the address on your invoice). This can also be done through your 'recent orders' page on your account if you are registered with Shop. Returns sent without prior authorisation will be discarded.
Returned items must be in the same condition in which you received them: unworn or unused, with tags attached and in their original packaging. You must include either a copy of your invoice or a slip with your order reference number inside the parcel. Please be sure not to obscure your return reference number on the label.
If you refuse delivery or reject the parcel without prior notice, we will inspect the returned package and issue a refund upon receipt. Although there is no restocking fee, we will deduct the cost of the return postage label (£3.35) from your refund.
If the returned item or its packaging shows signs of use, damage, or staining, we may deduct up to 50% of the order value, or refuse the return entirely, depending on its condition. Examples include damaged tags, stained, modified or damaged packaging, or missing components.
For faulty, incorrect, or damaged items, please contact us before sending anything back so we can attempt to resolve the issue directly. If we agree that a return is necessary due to our error, we will provide you with a pre-paid return label.
Products that have been modified or damaged through customer action are not eligible for return. This includes, but is not limited to, items that have been cut, trimmed or otherwise altered (such as a tarpaulin or pond liner resized to your specifications), or any product showing damage beyond normal inspection handling.