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Only one cycle works
I bought a couple of months ago. One start time works on each cycle only. The second cycle, the valve doesn’t open but the screen shows it is watering. What am I doing wrong??
Purchased in January 2021.
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Ken L.Perth, WA
Good initially but disappointed few months later
Was working well until recently starts to have leaks, disconnected the hose and discovered probably the valve not shutting properly causing the leak and inconveniences have to keep drying the water puddles. Disappointed.
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I have 3 WaterWhiz 200's that work perfectly
I have been using 3 WaterWhiz 200's for around 2 years and their operation has been faultless. They are reliable and work every time. I am surprised at all the negative reviews for this product.
Purchased in March 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$109.00.
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HopelessGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
Absolutely Hopeless
I have now returned this thing twice spend time and I'm still trying to get it going it shows its watering but nothing happens on both Manual and automatic, mode Any Suggestions!!!!
Purchased in December 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$105.00.
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Mando1163Western District, VIC
Works once then requires reset
Purchased a Waterwhiz 400 and 200 from Bunnings 6 weeks ago. The 400 is a brilliant unit, cannot fault. The 200 on the other hand is turning out to be a waste of money. Every time I am having to reset to get it to operate. After each reset it will operate for one cycle and then nothing else. The controller shows that it is in the on state as I can view the water on icon. Manual operation also does not work. Based on other reviews I am reading it appears that I am not alone in having this issue. Also seems that Holman does not care about it base...Read more
d upon their platitudes. All I want is a product that works. If there is a known problem then recall the product and fix. I work in manufacturing and have had to do this on more than one occasion unfortunately. It’s expensive but at least we ended up with happy and satisfied customers.Purchased in December 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$99.00.
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ChrisGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
Unusable
I bought this to water my garden for a week while I was away on holiday. I set it up correctly as per the instructions and it simply wouldn't work. One tap would work but the other wouldn't and pressing OK would sometimes reset the device and make me set the time all over again. It just seemed to work at random.
I ended up returning this after wasting a day of trying to get it working. Don't bother buying this junk.
Purchased in December 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$105.00.
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steve.adams.102977Central Highlands and Goldfields, VIC
- 2 reviews
Failed after about one week of use
I purchased this item earlier in the year but only recently installed it. One of the cycles continually failed to activate after a week of use even though the image on the screen showed water exiting the tap . (And yes the water supply tap was turned on ) . The many negative online reviews along with my experience with this lamentable product meant I decided not to bother with seeking an identical replacement from my supplier ( Bunnings) as I have zero confidence in its ability to meet my expectations. I opted for a cash refund.
Purchased in March 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$99.00.
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Du P.Sydney, NSW
Great product!!
Surprise that got so many negative feedbacks ! But it works so well for me.
My only problem and why I searched it today, is because I need purchase for the 4 outlets rather than 2 outlets. Headache !!
Purchased in March 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$80.00.
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john.38Northeast, VIC
Latest units unreliable
Had a unit for 12 months and was really happy until every time I tried a manual water the unit would lose the time and day. Continued doing this after battery change.
Fortunately the unit had a 2 year warranty and I returned it to Bunnings. I have have since exchanged 3 units over the last month all with the same issue of being very unreliable. After ringing Holman Tech support, I was advised that I must have a pressure issue.
This seems very unlikely as it is usually 1 out of the 2 zones that doesnt work . And this is random.
It appears there have been many people with the same issues. I just hope Holman do take note and fix this common problem .
Purchased in November 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$105.00.
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UnHappySouthwest, VIC
- 2 reviews
Don't waste your money, should have read reviews .
Purchased at Bunnings 13/11/2019 for $105 . Seemed perfect for my needs .
Connected, tested, all good, set 2 zones 2 x 10 min. watering twice a day every 3rd day .
Headed off for work away for 2 weeks .
Arrived home to a dry unwatered garden with dried out & dead pot plants and garden.
Checked operation, switched to manual & yep it operated but the valve didn't open .
NO Watering at all .!!
Bunnings refunded money .
Why sell a known faulty product I asked ?
Purchased in November 2021 at Bunnings Leopold for A$105.00.
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SteveHunter Region, NSW
Fails to Operate
I bought this a couple of months ago thinking that it would be just what I needed as we regularly spend time away from home. What a dreadful mistake. I should have read all the reviews. It seems to operate OK when sitting on my kitchen table (ie the valves open and close as programed) but doesn't operate when attached to the garden tap. On manual control it only works about 25% of the time. My fruit trees are too precious to leave them to be watered by this device.
Purchased at Bunnings Warehouse for A$125.00.
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Leigh.Central Highlands and Goldfields, VIC
- 3 reviews
Unreliable, seldom worked.
We have one of these timers and have had it for two years and it works faultlessly.
Needing a second timer, I bought another one exactly the same.
The second timer is useless. Doesnt come on when programmed. And having used the same timer previously, I know how to operate it!
Cost me my lemon tree, as it died while we were away over winter.
Bunnings were superb, offering first a change over, and it was faulty too, then my money back.
Purchase this timer at your peril.
Purchased in January 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$99.00.
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BlackyGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
- 2 reviews
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Timer failing multiple times
Not impressed, this is the third one I've replaced, being in the industry not happy about going back each time and changing the unit, I'm now looking at a different product,
Purchased in September 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$105.00.
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Holman I.Holman
hello Terrence, these timers run a solenoid and as such, can be pressure sensitive. We have copied a list of trouble shooting below that may help. You are always welcome to call us for any assistance ... Read more
on 1300 716 188 Each ZONE (outlet) can be individually programmed.Can you give me more information about pressure sensitivity,i am running the unit set on 500kpa ??
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Hello Terrence, for technical support, please call us on 1300 716 188.
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BiBi43North-East, TAS
- 7 reviews
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Extremely disappointing
I am now on my fifth dual timer. Thanks to Bunnings, I have been able to change them. They run for a few weeks then stop working. Even the manual control stops so I can’t water at all. The latest one worked for three days then failed to turn on the water. I would hear a click and the screen would show water flowing but none was. Sometimes, zone one would work. Then nothing for a few days, then Zone two would come on. For some reason I could not use the manual switch in the morning. It would show water flowing on the screen but none was. Strange...Read more
ly, If I tried once again to switch on the manual operation in the late afternoon it would work. I have done everything that is suggested in the instructions. I am really really disappointed because when it worked it was great. The system is easy to program with an easy to read screen. However, feel I have persisted long enough so once more I will drive over one hundred and sixty kms to Launceston to my nearest Bunnings store to change it. But this time I will not be getting a Holman dual electronic timer. Never again.Purchased in February 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse.
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Holman I.Holman
hello BiBi43, thank you for your feedback, we are sorry to hear this was not the correct product for your watering needs, we will pass your comments along to Development. Thank you, your Holman Team!
It IS the product for my needs, it’s just that it is not reliable. I have a single outlet one by Holman and it has worked for two years without a problem, just a replacement of the battery. So of cour... Read more
se, when I was looking for a dual outlet one I chose the Holman Water Whiz. This one, bought in 2018, has also been working for a year without a problem. So at the beginning of 2022, expanding my water system I bought another Waterwhiz, but this one must be a different model because it’s setup is slightly different and it’s function is giving me no end of trouble. It worked well for a couple of weeks and then, without any changes on my part, it started to turn-on erratically showing on the display screen that water was running but none was. Finally it did not even allow me to even turn it on manually. And so I’ve changed it four times as explained above. I believe this must be a faulty batch, as the other two battery operated timers I bought in 2018 and 2017 are wonderful. Perhaps it’s a fault with the solenoids.Holman I.Holman
Each ZONE (outlet) can be individually programmed.
As with other timers, you can set up to 4 CYCLES (start times) per zone.
Each of these CYCLES can have a different RUN time (how long it waters)... Read more
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Petstra GardensGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
Unreliable & Expensive
As professional landscapers we know that irrigation systems can sometimes be troublesome, but with the right gear any teething problems are quickly solved and you'll end up with a trouble free system.
I've had this particular unit operating without any issues for the last 18 months so they're not all bad but unfortunately the Holman tap timers have proven to be unreliable, having seemingly a mind of their own as to if, or when, or through what outlet they will do their intended job, regardless whether it has 1, 2 or 4 outlets.
Despite dotting...Read more
Purchased in March 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$95.00.
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Holman I.Holman
Hello Petstra Gardens, thank you for your review!
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DaveAdelaide
Continually fails
Unreliable, turns itself off, comes back on with the wrong time. Great if you want your garden randomly watered. It's priced as a fairly premium product but right from the word go was not keeping time correctly and after only 6 months has completely failed. Cheap product in nice packaging.
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Holman I.Holman
Hello Dave, thank you for your review.
We are available at our Perth warehouse thru the week for any customer queries you may have, and you may call to speak with us on 1300 716 188. Thank you, your Holman Team!
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Holman I.Holman
Hello Steve, thank you for your review.