Hi All: I've used Nelson, Rainbird and Toro irrigation timers under commercial conditions. All of them will work for watering landscapes/pots. The price varies from dealer to dealer and city to city - so find the one that is least expensive in your area. If at all possible use the electric/mechanical (less expensive) ones. I do not recommend the digital timers. I've found dirty (fluctuating) current, lightning, etc. messes up the (more) expensive digital timers. The electric/mechanical ones last more than a season. The digital timers will last as well assuming you experience no nearby lightning strikes and you have good quality electricity. If you can not afford one of the higher end timers that can water in shorter than 15 minute increments then try using nozzles with a reduced water flow. Both Toro and Rainbird offer low volume emitters - not sure about Nelson. Boyce Tankersley Director of Living Plant Documentation Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, IL 60022 tel: 847-835-6841 fax: 847-835-1635 email: btankers@chicagobotanic.org Has anyone used those timers from Rainbird and if so do they last more than a season? I have seen where some of their timers can run up to 9 or so different watering lines. They are a bit expensive but if they are worth it I will install a system. Justin Woodville, TX 8b/9a _________________________________________________________________ Lauren found her dream laptop. Find the PC that's right for you. http://microsoft.com/windows/choosepc/… _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.ibiblio.org http://pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/