Orbit B-Hyve 96504 review
Priced at $207.





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Recommended
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We recommend tap timers with a Ӱ̳Expert Rating of 70% or more, and if their durability test doesn't result in any major fluctuations.
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The Ӱ̳Expert Rating is based entirely on the ease of use score, but we also take into consideration how durable the tap timer is.
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Ease of use score
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The ease of use score is based on:
- how easy the hard copy instructions are to use
- how easy the set up is of the app used to control each timer
- how easy it is to pair the timer with the app
- how easy it is to replace the battery
- how versatile the timer is in its programming.
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Price
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The recommended retail price at the time of testing.
- $207
- Country of origin
- China
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Battery type
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The type of battery the tap timer is powered by.
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Battery life
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Any life expectancy claims made by the manufacturer on battery life.
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Smart sensors available
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Whether soil sensors are available to purchase with this tap timer (at an extra cost).
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Maximum pressure (kPa)
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What is the maximum pressure handled by the tap timer?
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Maximum flow (L/min)
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The maximum flow rate possible for the tap timer to operate.
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Minimum temperature to operate (°C)
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The minimum temperature required for the tap timer to operate.
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Smart Approved WaterMark
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Whether the tap timer is independently certified in Australia as a water-efficient product or service.
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Waterproof rating
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IP55 offers protection against dust, while IP65 and IP66 are dust-tight. All are protected against water. The higher the number, the better the water protection.
- Measured dimensions (mm)
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Measured weight (g)
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This includes the tap timer only.
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Android support
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Whether the tap timer is supported under the Android smartphone ecosystem.
- Yes
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iOS support
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Whether the tap timer is supported under the Apple smartphone ecosystem.
- Yes
- Website
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Number of timers supported by the gateway/hub
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The maximum number of timers supported by the hub, if any.