The one-outlet version of Rain Bird's 2026 hose-end timer: brass inlet, flexible schedules, rain delay and manual watering, with no app.
Updated
- 1 Zones
- Batteries Power
- 15 psi Minimum water pressure
- 2 x AAA alkaline (not included) Batteries
Pros
- Brass inlet resists cross-threading on the faucet
- Day-of-week or cyclic schedules, from every hour to every 14 days
- Two start times a day, up to three hours per watering
- Rain delay up to 96 hours; manual watering up to 72 hours
Cons
- No weather data: rain delays are set by hand
- Needs at least 15 psi, against 10 psi for the B-hyve XD and Rachio
- Warranty is a refund promise, with no repair term in years
- No Canadian retailer found under the HET100 model number
- Best for
- A single sprinkler, soaker hose or drip line on a simple schedule, without an app or Wi-Fi.
- Not for
- Watering two areas on different schedules (the HET200 has two stations) or anyone who wants phone control.
Our verdict
The HET100 is the one-outlet member of the hose-end timer range Rain Bird launched in March 2026, alongside the two-station HET200, and our budget pick. It is set entirely at the timer with a dial and a few buttons, with no app, account or Wi-Fi to manage, and it still covers the jobs most people need: watering on chosen weekdays or on a cycle, two start times a day, a rain delay and watering on demand.
Rain Bird designed the brass inlet to resist cross-threading on the faucet, and the instructions are in English, Spanish and French. The limits are the ones you would expect at this level: one outlet, no weather link, so rain skips are up to you, and a minimum of 15 psi. Rain Bird’s warranty is a refund promise with no repair term in years, and we have found no independent owner reviews of it yet.
Setup and programming
Slide the battery tray out of the back, fit two AAA alkaline cells (bought separately) and push it home until it clicks. Turn the dial to Clock to set the time and weekday, then to How Often, Start Time and How Long, adjusting with the buttons and confirming with OK each time. Schedules run on chosen weekdays or on a cycle from every hour to every 14 days, with up to two start times a day and up to three hours per watering; Rain Bird suggests early-morning starts to cut evaporation. Turn the dial to Auto to run it. Water Now starts a run on demand without changing the program, and Cancel Water stops it, or sets a rain delay of up to 96 hours when nothing is running.
Water supply, backflow and winter
Rain Bird rates it for 15 to 90 psi and 5.0 to 14.6 gpm; our guide to measuring water pressure and flow shows how to check your faucet. Hand-tighten the inlet onto the faucet with the washer and debris screen seated flat inside, then open the water slowly and look for leaks. Rain Bird’s instructions show the timer used with a vacuum breaker and a pressure regulator; backflow rules vary by town, so ask your water utility what it requires and see our backflow preventer guide. The timer must not freeze, so take it off the faucet before winter and take the batteries out at the end of the season, as our winterizing guide explains.
We found no Canadian retailer selling it under the HET100 model number, although its instructions carry Canada’s ICES-003 compliance mark. The only store review we found was written in exchange for a coupon, so we have no owner reports to pass on yet. The HET200 adds a second outlet; for app control, compare the picks in our best hose timers guide and every hose timer we compare.
Rain Bird HET100 1-Station Hose End Timer specs
- 1 Zones
- Batteries Power
Control
| Zones | 1 |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi app | No |
| Bluetooth app | No |
| Needs a hub or bridge | No |
| Weather-based scheduling | No |
| Controls on the unit | Yes |
| Zones with expansion | not listed |
| Flow sensor support | not listed |
Install
| Power | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Batteries | 2 x AAA alkaline (not included) |
| EPA WaterSense labeled | not listed |
Water supply
| Minimum water pressure | 15 psi |
|---|---|
| Maximum water pressure | 90 psi |
| Minimum flow needed | 5 gpm |
| Connects to | 3/4 in hose thread, brass female inlet |
Manufacturer figures, checked 2 Nov 2026. — means not listed.
Where to buy the Rain Bird HET100 1-Station Hose End Timer
- Rain Bird Store$46.99Go to Rain Bird Store (opens in a new tab)
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Rain Bird HET100 1-Station Hose End Timer questions
What batteries does the Rain Bird HET100 use?
Two AAA alkaline batteries, bought separately. Rain Bird suggests starting each watering season with fresh ones and taking the old ones out at the end of it; the screen has a battery indicator. A blank display usually means a power problem, so clean the battery contacts and fit new cells before looking for any other fault.
Why is my Rain Bird hose timer leaking at the faucet?
Rain Bird points to the inlet washer. Turn the water off and remove the timer, then look at the washer: if it is missing, twisted or worn, fit a standard garden hose washer and hand-tighten the timer again. No tools or PTFE tape are needed. Open the faucet slowly afterwards and check every connection, including any hose or drip fittings below the timer.
Should I buy the HET100 or the HET200?
Buy the HET100 if one hose, sprinkler or drip line covers what you water. The HET200 has the same controls plus a second outlet with its own schedule, which suits a lawn and a garden bed that need different watering. Both share the same pressure and flow ratings, rain delay, brass inlet and refund-only warranty, so the choice comes down to how many areas you water.
Does the HET100 have a warranty?
Rain Bird’s store describes a limited warranty that refunds the original buyer who returns the timer within a reasonable time, but it gives no repair or replacement term in years. That is why our spec table leaves the warranty blank. Keep your receipt, and protect the timer from freezing, which Rain Bird’s instructions warn against.