Orbit 57860 Battery Operated Sprinkler

The orbit battery-operated sprinkler timer is compatible with rain sensors. You can program it from anywhere, then just simply reattach it to the valve, and you're all set. There's also a rain delay and water budget feature, letting you easily adjust your watering needs as the weather and seasons change. The LCD screen is easy to read, which continues Orbits tradition of providing timed devices with simple programming and use. It also has rain delays and a rain budget, so you'll be three AA (1.5V) batteries are all it takes, (batteries not included) the battery operation means it's also portable and easily placed. The timer portion detaches from the base for easy programming or storage and clips back in when ready to use. Each of the valve connections is sealed by a water-tight O-ring. No worries about water creeping in and destroying sensitive electronics.