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Faucet timer

For folks who forget the dribbling hose..
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Simple device: a flowmeter that can be set to turn off that hose you set to dribbling on the back forty an hour ago, then forgot about, after x gallons have passed thru it. A simple timer would probably work as well; if it's good enough for automatic sprinklers it oughtta be adaptable to a faucet too. Anything to prevent coming home after work to a drenched backyard is a plus!
Steamboat, Jun 30 2010

Hose Timer http://www.google.c...0US340&q=hose+timer
There are plenty of these available if you only want to control your outdoor spigots. [jurist, Jun 30 2010]

1 Control, Variable time http://www.sears.co..._07169178000P?mv=rr
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jurist, Jun 30 2010
  

       Yes, baked.
8th of 7, Jun 30 2010
  

       I want something simpler that doesn't require programming and a schedule. What's needed is a plain vanilla widget attached to the faucet, with ONE button on it. It would let water flow for oh, say, 10 minutes, then cut off the flow. Has anyone go a link one of these??
Steamboat, Jul 01 2010
  

       My link is about as close as you're going to get, one control, twist to set time.   

       Widely known to exist.
MechE, Jul 01 2010
  
      
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