Tap Timers

Tap Timers automate simple garden watering directly from a tap, making them ideal for hoses, drip irrigation and small watering zones. Explore battery-operated options from trusted brands such as Rain Bird. Our team helps you choose a timer that suits your setup confidently.

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Rainbird Tap Timer With Brass Fittings & Adaptor- Battery Operated
In Stock
Rainbird
Rainbird Tap Timer With Brass Fittings & Adaptor- Battery Operated
$216.10
$170.13
1 Zones Tap Timer , Bluetooth-, Battery Operated Control
Low Stock
Hunter
1 Zones Tap Timer , Bluetooth-, Battery Operated Control
$241.57
$182.74
2 Zones Tap Timer , Bluetooth-, Battery Operated Control
Available to Order
Hunter
2 Zones Tap Timer , Bluetooth-, Battery Operated Control
$360.48
$271.65
25/20Mm Pl Tap Adapt
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Generic
25/20Mm Pl Tap Adapt
$1.76
$1.49
Brass Hose Cock Dual Outlet 1/4 turn Ball Valve (Inlet 15mm Male x Outlet 20mm Male)
Low Stock
Elson
Brass Hose Cock Dual Outlet 1/4 turn Ball Valve (Inlet 15mm Male x Outlet 20mm Male)
$35.08
$28.99
Brass Hose Cock Male 1/2" (15mm)
Low Stock
Elson
Brass Hose Cock Male 1/2" (15mm)
$14.40
$11.83
Brass Hose Cock Dual Outlet 1/4 turn Ball Valve (Inlet 20mm Male x Outlet 25mm Male)
Low Stock
Elson
Brass Hose Cock Dual Outlet 1/4 turn Ball Valve (Inlet 20mm Male x Outlet 25mm Male)
$54.29
$43.07

Tap Timers for Simple Garden Watering

Tap Timers make it easy to automate watering directly from an outdoor tap, making them a practical choice for home gardens, lawns, raised beds, hanging baskets and small drip irrigation systems. They are especially useful where a full irrigation controller is not needed, helping manage watering schedules without turning the tap on and off manually.

Choosing the Right Tap Timer

The right tap timer depends on how many watering areas you want to control, how often you need to water and whether you prefer simple manual programming or more advanced scheduling. A single-outlet timer may suit one garden zone, while multi-outlet models can manage separate watering areas from the same tap. Battery life, display type and ease of programming are also worth considering.

Common Tap Timer Types and Accessories

This category can include single-outlet tap timers, dual-outlet timers, battery-operated controllers, hose connections and watering accessories. Tap timers are commonly paired with garden hoses, drip irrigation, micro irrigation, sprinklers and soaker hoses. Some models offer straightforward start-time and duration settings, while others provide multiple programs for more flexible watering.

Compatibility with Your Watering Setup

Compatibility is important when choosing a Tap Timer. Check the tap thread size, outlet connection, water pressure and the type of irrigation equipment being connected. If the timer is feeding drip irrigation, pressure regulation or filtration may also be required to keep the system working correctly.

Avoid Missed Watering and Manual Hassle

Manually watering can be easy to forget, especially during busy periods or warmer weather. Leaving a tap running for too long can also waste water. A correctly programmed tap timer helps keep watering more consistent while reducing the need to monitor every cycle yourself.

Get Help Choosing Tap Timers

The Irrigation Hub stocks Tap Timers for garden watering, drip irrigation and small residential systems. If you are unsure which timer suits your tap, watering zones or irrigation setup, contact our team for practical advice before ordering.

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Get the most out of your tap timer setup with our helpful guides

Find practical guidance on choosing tap timers for gardens, lawns and small irrigation systems. Our guides explain how battery-operated timers automate watering from an outdoor tap, manage schedules and work with hoses, sprinklers, drip irrigation and other garden watering setups.

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Frequently asked questions

Tap Timers automate watering directly from an outdoor tap, making them useful for garden beds, lawns, hanging baskets, drip irrigation and other small watering zones. They let you set when watering starts and how long it runs, reducing the need to turn the tap on and off manually.

A Tap Timer usually connects straight to a garden tap and is best suited to simple watering setups such as hoses, sprinklers and drip irrigation.

A full irrigation controller is normally used for larger systems with multiple zones and solenoid valves. If you only need to automate one or two areas from a tap, a tap timer is often the simpler option.

Yes. Tap Timers are commonly used to automate drip irrigation from a household tap. Depending on the setup, you may also need a filter and pressure regulator before the dripline or emitters to help keep flow and pressure suitable for the system.

Many garden Tap Timers are battery operated, so they can work without mains electricity or permanent controller wiring. This makes them practical for garden taps and smaller watering areas where installing a full irrigation controller would be unnecessary. The current Irrigation Hub range includes a battery-operated Rain Bird tap timer.

Start with how many watering areas you need to control, then check the tap connection, available water pressure and the type of watering system being connected. Also consider how often you want to water and whether you need one or multiple programs.

If you are connecting sprinklers or drip irrigation, make sure the timer and downstream components suit the flow and pressure requirements of your setup.

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