Q:When using this in conjunction with a dual port Y splitter valve, which one should be installed to the home's spigot first?
by|Jun 6, 2023
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A: Assuming the splitter is being used at the top of the timer, you shouldn't have any issues attaching the splitter to your spigot first as this timer has a swivel connection at the top for easy attachment.
by|Mar 15, 2024
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Q:Can you set more than one time?
by|Jun 2, 2023
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A: No, you can only set one start time but you can set it to water more than one timer per day with the "How often" section. You can set it to water every 6 or 12 hours with this section.
by|Aug 21, 2023
A: Yes. The unit I had failed after a short while and I have since replaced it with another brand.
by|Apr 10, 2024
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Q:What size battery does it use
by|May 28, 2023
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A: AA
by|Sep 24, 2023
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A: This Orbit hose timer uses DoubleA batteries.
by|Aug 15, 2023
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Q:No water is flowing through this device even when the display says it is. I have a pressure regulator between the timer and my irrigation pipe. Is that correct protocol or is the pressure regulator causing the lack of flow?
by|May 26, 2023
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A: The pressure regulator may be causing a lack of flow because you typically also see some water pressure lost on the outlet of hose timers.
by|May 26, 2023
Q:Is this device water/rain proof?
by|May 25, 2023
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A: Our Orbit hose timers are weather resistant.
by|Sep 21, 2023
Q:Does this timer include a built-in flow meter to measure the water usage?
by|May 25, 2023
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A: No, this does not have a flow meter.
by|May 26, 2023
Q:when the timer is shut off,it leaks and not completely shut off.Any fix?
by|May 21, 2023
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A: If the body of the timer is leaking, you probably need a replacement. If it leaks at the hose connection, replace the washer.
by|Apr 10, 2024
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A: Our Orbit support team is happy to help make sure your Orbit hose timer is working properly and we can be reached by phone at (800) 488-6156 or online at support.orbitonline.com.
by|Mar 15, 2024
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Q:How long does the battery last? I want to water my fruit trees once a week during the Summer when I am not in Florida. Will the battery last 6 months and if not, does the valve stay open and continue watering the entire time or will it shut off?
by|Mar 19, 2023
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A: Depending what brand of batteries you are using. Typically, 2-4 months would be the life of batteries. The valve wouldn’t open when batteries is drained.
by|Mar 24, 2023
A: Fresh battery has lasted over 7 months. Valve stays clised
by|Mar 25, 2023
A: I have had my timer for 3 years and water every other night (Orlando, FL) and I still haven’t had to replace the battery.
by|May 3, 2024
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A: The batteries will last way more than six months. I check them occasionally with a volt meter. These need to be taken inside whenever there is a freeze. Most Orbit timers have a 6 year warranty, but the valves can stick open or closed. The other brands have the same problem. I have not figured out why and neither have they. You can claim defective timers, etc directly back to Orbit via phone for a website credit 888/656-4546 or save box and receipt from Home Depot, etc
by|Mar 15, 2024
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A: The batteries should last for an entire watering season with this timer, we recommend changing the batteries between watering seasons.
by|Mar 15, 2024
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Q:Does this work with a rain barrel? Low or no pressure?
by|Feb 28, 2023
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A: Not very well. I tried it and got just a trickle of water.
by|May 1, 2023
A: No, does not work with 0-bar or very low rain barrel pressure like Yardeen models do, works fine with house supplied water pressure.
by|Apr 5, 2024
A: Yes, it will work with a rain barrel. This timer incorporates a gate in the flow that opes/closes based on the schedule you program it with. It will open/close whether there is water pressure or not.
by|Mar 6, 2023
Q:Where / How do you change the battery?
by|Aug 30, 2022
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A: The battery pack is located on the back side of our Orbit hose timers and can be pulled out using the tabs on the sides of the battery pack.