CL "dnoyeB" Gilbert wrote:
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I had not considered controlling the garden separately. That could simplify
things given that I had a 2nd timer so it turns off automagically.
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Seems to me the mechanical timers w/ the big knob would be nearly ideal
if the idea is to turn it on manually and auto-off.

A few paint marks of appropriate positions would be easy to apply and
readily viewable w/o needing to read anything specific. "Turn it to
here" would be about all the instruction required if would seem.

Think "lowest-tech possible" is my mantra...

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