GardenaAutomatic 6 Zone Mechanical Water Distributor

Bought to help automate watering multiple zones using an Eve Aqua and it works really well for that purpose. It easily handles my six zones by having the Eve Aqua run six schedules back to back that are spaced 15 minutes apart to allow the mechanical switch enough time to fully seat itself into the next zone (it uses water pressurization/depressurization to switch). Overall this thing is really well built and has served me really well for about a year now. Using this with an Eve Aqua allows for seamless multi-zone watering integrated with Apple's HomeKit.

First and foremost, this thing saves me a ton of time and works flawlessly when it's used per its operating instructions. I have an entire section of my yard that is being watered with this and I think it's fantastic.An important note in the product manual is that there is a 5 minute requirement between each water channel where the water must be off. This appears to be due to the fact that if there is too much residual water pressure in the switching mechanism, it could cause unexpected results or even operation failure. However, if you do experience this it's a quick fix. Simply disconnect all hoses, remove any caps from unused channels, and then hold the distributor so that the 6 channels are toward the ground. This will clear all water pressure from the distributor and it should resume normal operation.That said, this distributor will work with any timing device provided you program the timer to allow for the minimum 5 minute interval between each zone. It may seem silly but considering the fact that you do not need to power this product I think it's rather ingenious.I have several custom length hoses connected to sprinklers around my yard, all running back to this distributor and a Gardena water computer. I have been very satisfied with the results.

I simply love it. No electricity and no big units. It is switching fine under 2bar pressure. I have 5 out of 6 outlets attached. I have noticed sometimes it does not switch properly but seems to work fine on the second round of irrigation. This means the irrigation order may not stay in order from one day to another but overall all my plants are getting the water they need. I suggest you read the directions very carefully as there are couple of hints necessary for proper functioning of the unit. I'm using it with Gardena 1815 - 6 Cycle Water Timer.

This is the latest version of Gardena's water distributor which I've used forover 20 years. I had two of the earlier model, each lasting about 10 years.My second one began to miss its moving to the next outlet. Seems themechanism is the same as the previous model, except it's oriented horizontally.Water pressure compresses a spring while the water flows through one outlet.When water is stopped, the spring is released, moving the device to another outlet,so that when water is again turned on the water flows to the new outlet, and soon. I have the Gardena water timer (a separate device) set to turn the water onand off. These water timers last for about 5 years. I also use the Gardena moisturesensor which works fine. I find my setup reliable and much cheaper in price thansetting up an irrigation system which relies on electricity.

This eliminates the need to buy multiple timers and tap splitters. I can link up six different zones (if you would) to water accordingly. I use it for 1. Front yard garden bed, 2. Soaker hose for vegetable raised bed. 3. drip irrigation for potted plants. 4. Front Lawn Sprinklers 5. Rear lawn sprinklers 6. sides sprinklers.All with one-timer !!! I am using link tap with it and works great... Just make sure you have some pressure on the receiving side to trigger the shift output from one to another.

Yes, it works well with Gardena Water Timer. But after sometime of regular use, the water distributor need to be changed.

Did not explain that this will not work alone and the controller is extremely complicated.

Gardena products are high quality, I wish the price drops in the US compared to EU.