Setting a ORBIT indoor/outdoor timer

[@denisegonzalez228]

Got tired waiting for my husband to set the sprinkler! This really helped me get it going. My yard & I thank you

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Glad you were able to use the video to help out. Hope you remembered to Subscribe to my Channel we have a lot more content and tips there.😁

[@mKierstenk]

Oh my goodness!! This is exactly what I needed! Thank you! We just bought our first home a few months ago and our neighbor showed us how to even turn on the sprinkler system a couple week's ago. His late mother had owned the house and was the only one who used to program the sprinkler, so he had no idea and we've just let it run on whatever she'd had set. I realized tonight that it literally cycles through all the zones the entire night!!! I don't have a key to open it yet, but I'm so excited to finally have some control over this! Thanks again! I have no experience with in ground sprinklers! I didn't even know they existed until I moved out west since growing up in Indiana we hardly ever needed to water thanks to the rain and humidity! Now I'm just nervous about prepping the system for the harsh Idaho winter in a couple months! 😅

[@billwhittlesey7129]

Way better and easier to understand than the Orbit site! Thank you from an 82 yr old widow!

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

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[@kaycook1851]

Thank you! My lawn guy didn't show up, so I had to teach myself to program. Couldn't do it without you!

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

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[@1babysag]

This was one of the most informative and clearly stated videos I have ever viewed. I can now program my Orbit system. The gardner had no idea of how to set it up.

[@MrJawnyNumFive]

Just bought this same unit a week ago, misplaced manual. Man-O-man, you did a great job explaining. Thx.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

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[@isabelhanley4917]

Exelente finally found a person that explains clearly Thank you

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

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[@ForeverConsciousResearch]

This video is WAY better than the "official" orbit tutorial. Well done and THANK YOU so much. Hope your channel is pushed by the algorithm more because it is well deserved.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

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[@esme011]

Very comprehensive. Lost power and decided to try to reset myself vs waiting and asking the gardener. Wasn’t sure how many zones I had so really helpful seeing the open panel and how to set the zones. I tested this out running the manual mode. This is also the only vid I watched that discussed the budget setting. Thanks a bunch

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

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[@wqgram]

A real good video. It covers it all in a short period of time.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

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[@kathydurr5582]

I was kind of confused in all this when I had to take over running the household after my husband passed didn't know how to do the timer but watching this makes it so much easier I thank you so much

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Hi Kathy, I’m sorry to hear of your loss. I am glad to have helped make your life a little less stressful with this video. Hope you remembered to Subscribe to our Channel for other content and answers to any questions that come up. ✌️Gary

[@AndresGarcia-qn3xv]

Great Vid! Helped me fix my grandparents system so easily !

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

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[@claudialazo4658]

Great explanation, easy to follow❤❤❤

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

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[@shastastan1935]

Your video sold me on getting one of these. I've had 2 six zone Hunter controllers, but I had to add another zone so I got a single battery Orbit. So easy to set. Thanks for a nicely done and informative video. I live in Redding so I'm going to build a shade box for the controller rather than having it in the garage on the opposite side of the house.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

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[@2541968joey]

Believe it or not, the "reset" & "Budget" information was great, thanks

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

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[@Vondo333]

@@garyssprinklerrepair Awesome video Gary! Can you help me out? I just want to be clear about multiple times and how they react with each Zone or rather each station. So when I go to "Start Time", "Program A", and I set it for 6:30 a.m. and I hit "Enter" and then I go to "Run Time" and set "Station 1" for 5 minutes, will all of the stations run in sequence at 5 minutes, or will only "Station 1" run for 5 minutes until I add minutes to Stations 1,2,3 and 4 in "Run Time"? Also, how do I tell the sprinkler that I also want it to water at 7 p.m. all stations for 5 minutes? I truly appreciate your time and the elementary way that you break down the operation or the setup!

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Answer to your 1st question if you only set zone 1 for 5 min and no others only 1 will run. Answer to 2nd question, in start time hit the right arrow to move to #2 start I will say “off” until you set a 2nd start time of 7 pm and hit enter. Hope that helped, places be sure to subscribe to our Channel it really helps and bookmarks us for your future needs.✌️

[@joydoyle6990]

Thank you, this was informative. I had lost my manual and now I know what to do.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

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[@dianesimpson6059]

It looks easier than my old sprinkler, but it's little more complex, at first. You cleared up my confusion! Thank you.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

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[@jamesbassett1484]

Extremely helpful. Much more clear and detailed than Orbit's video.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Wow, thank you so much for that. Love the positivity, hope you Subscribed to our Channel for more help in the future. 😊

[@tomlathrop4094]

I inherited this timer and wanted to view the current programming, however, when I go to look I cant see any times as it looks like it has not been programmed. Isnt there a way to view the current programming?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Yes, Follow the video set by step

[@shokoalempour7919]

Thanks for your video . how can I set the program to water Twice a day ?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Go to start time, it will show the first water start on the display then push the right arrow in the center right of the timer…..it should say OFF, enter a time then hit enter. Now you have two start times. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@LArider57]

How do you make it to where it waters 2 times a day?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Go to start time with the dial, it will show your 1st start time. To add a second start tap the right arrow (center right of the dial) add your second start where it says off and then tap enter return dial to run position. If that helps be sure to Subscribe to our Channel it helps us too.👍

[@rodrod1515]

Absolutely extremely helpful

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Glad to help out my friend, hope you were able to take a minute to Subscribe to our Channel for further videos.

[@rodrod1515]

@@garyssprinklerrepair sure did!

[@billwhittlesey7129]

how can I just turn on one particular station to see if it's the one that needs repair? I thought hitting manual would do that but it doesnt. Thank you.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Hit manual then the right arrow around the center dial until your desired zone appears put in the time you want for it to run using the plus button and hit enter. It will run just that zone for that amount of time and shut off and be ready to go for normal operation. Please help us hit 5K in Subscribers, by Subscribing to our Channel 😉

[@everythinghomerepair1747]

Thanks for explaining this so thoroughly.

[@suekruse7710]

This was the best explanation. Thank you. I have 6 zones but only 4 show up on the screen. How can I add the other two. Also, is their a tutorial on how to adjust the sprinkler heads. Mine seem to water the sidewalk more than the grass

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Sue hi, turn the center dial to run times and then use the right side arrow to go to #5 then put time on that zone using the + button, then hit enter. Repeat for zone 6. When finished return the dial to run

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

I would need to know what brand sprinkler your yard has. You can send a picture to [e-mail]

[@cem76033]

Great video. Saving this link in my contact list.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

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[@martinbeaver4528]

Hi Gary just viewing some more of your content. Nice job on your unreal support for Commander Vlogs grow show.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Thanks Martin, just felt like he needed a bit of a pick me up.

[@suekruse7710]

If we want to water everyday do you have to check everyday of the week? Which we have done. I went to change to the time and it now shows INT with the days unmarked. Thank you

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

You set it for interval, clear that and just add days you want on/off

[@JoanCosper]

How do I run one of the programs manually?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Hit the manual button then enter, It will start the A program. If you want B program hit manual then next, then enter. Hope that answered your question. We have lots more videos on my channel. Hope you took a minute to Subscribe.✌️

[@robertmcdonnold3038]

Thanks again I'm going to work on it this weekend.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Stay safe my friend🤙

[@enzomoya1689]

So how to program a second watering for the day. One in the am and one in the afternoon?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Go to start times and hit the right arrow then use the minus button to put your evening time in and hit enter. Hope that helped, don’t forget to Subscribe 👍

[@lutherlaycoax]

Recently had a power outage in my area. Which reset everything. Going through the process prior to seeing your video, i got the entire unit set up to automatically turn on 5am and 7pm. Switching the dial back to auto once completed. But the unit won't start watering at those times. I have to manually turn them on as it only works this way. thoughts?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Double check the timer outlet has power. The display and operation will still appear as normal and even show it’s manually watering when activated but is only running on battery power. Not enough power to run the actual valves. Hope that helps, for great info Subscribe to our Channel. 👍

[@junejohnson2504]

How do you set the minutes for manual like you want it to go up

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

When you push the manual it will run the program you choose. If you wait too long it will choose A program. If you hit the next button several times to pass A,B,C programs it will go to the zones 1 etc. Tell it how long to water using the plus button and hit enter. Hope that helped, don’t forget to Subscribe to our Channel it really helps us too.👊

[@naturalbeautyisgood]

I have this same unit but I have to manually set mine on run time to know what I set it on. It doesn’t flash between the current time and the run time.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Make sure the green -Auto position is facing the arrow to the left side of the timer. See it that helps

[@RoarToTheShore]

Will all zones start simultaneously with that one start time?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Not simultaneously, but sequentially.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

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[@edgarbanuelos4572]

What if there’s a specific zone I no longer want on for example zone 5 should I just unplug the cable because the min run time I can put it on is 1min

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

You can go to that zone and hit the clear button

[@andrewspiterie]

I have the same timer with four staions programed the same as in video but after the first complete cycle it starts a second cycle a third and a fourth. I only set up program A, 15 min each staion starting at 7am. It runs still at 10 am and I have to manualy shut it off. I havent figured it out. Was good last year. Ill try a reset next.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Go to start times with the dial....it shows 1-A and time hit next button if it then shows 2-A and a time you have multiple start times. If it shows nothing use the Program button and move start times to B program etc. if there are times there use clear button to remove them. Keep me posted if you need more help.

[@andrewspiterie]

Morning Gary. I have 1A now set for 7 am 15 min on each of 4 stations. No start times for 2a 3a or 4a. Set for even watering days, so we shall see tomorrow. Thanks man, have a great day.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Please understand you don’t need to set 7 am for each station. You only need 1 start time of 7 am set, not 7 am multiple times for each zone.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

I think you now have the hang of it👏Great job. Don’t forget to Subscribe to our Channel it really does help us with KZbin.

[@gloriaontiveros9486]

Do you just keep it off during the winter and how do you water once or twice a month. Do you just hit the manual mode. My neighbor is 88 and alone and I am changing & setting it for her.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

@@gloriaontiveros9486 yes, I keep it off during the winter. If you want to water, return it to auto, hit the manual button, then enter. Don’t forget to Subscribe to my channel it helps us grow. Have a good holiday, you’re awesome for helping your neighbor.👍

[@davidandangelajohnson4690]

How do you program which cycles you want to run on a program?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Do you mean which valves?

[@davidandangelajohnson4690]

@@garyssprinklerrepair yes!

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

@@davidandangelajohnson4690 when you turn the dial to start times it will show A-B or C on the screen a long with any set start time. If it says A-5:00am and your good with that then, turn the dial to run times (valves) set the desired run time then enter, then next now put the run time for the second zone and repeat for others, hitting enter each time before advancing to the next zone.(valve) Lastly turn the dial to water days set the desired days, using enter and next when done return dial to auto run. If you have a couple of zones that you want to water different days and times turn the dial to start time hit the program button to move to B program set a start time (either before or after the (A program) repeat all the other steps leaving out the run times for zone (valves) you don’t want there. Whew 😥 hope that helps, don’t forget to Subscribe to our Channel.

[@nancyborruto2211]

Hey I have an orbit 27606 I just have 2 stations . I have it set for 6am an 6pm . The days are Mon, we’d,and friday. Why did it come on Tuesday?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Make sure Tuesday has no box around the day. It’s possible you forgot to hit enter when you selected it to a day off. Also check the B program to insure there are no duplicate start times there with the days “Tuesday” set as a water day

[@donwires5793]

thanks! a better description than the company puts out. good job. how do i program b to only water 4 zones?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Turn the dial to start time and hit the program button to change to B program. Set a start time, turn dial to run time and set the 4 zones you want there and skip the ones you don’t want, turn the dial to water days set the days you want them to water. Hope that helped answer your question, if it did feel free to Subscribe to our Channel to support us on KZbin for free! Take Care, and stay safe! 👍

[@davidsprings6647]

How do you bypass the obit 4 so you water you plants 🪴 by had that are not in your stashens

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Not really understanding fully your question. I’ll take a guess at what I think you’re asking. Just turn the dial to “off” now nothing will water so, you can water by hand. When you’re ready for automatic operation again simply return the dial to Auto.

[@beverlyflaska6032]

How do you test run all the zones on this timer? I don't see that in the instructions.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

This timer doesn’t have that, you can lower the run times per zone to 2-3 minutes and hit manual chose “all” AB then enter and it will run all zones for 2-3 minutes. When finished change your run times back to their normal times. ✅

[@jasdeepminhas7770]

Thank you so much for this video! I had reprogrammed my orbit and didn’t realize that I had not set the timing for Station 2! This video was very helpful in figuring that out… thanks to you I saved some $ and my plants 🙏

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Always great when you get a good outcome. If you get a minute Subscribe to our Channel for more future content releases.

[@MySelfDesign]

How do you test the system to be sure its all working properly without waiting for the next watering time?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Put the dial into Auto position, hit the manual button, then enter. It will run the A program fist then the B program, it will then shut off and be ready to go for the next scheduled start. Hope this helped sorry so late, don't forget to subscribe to our channel and tap notifications. That will bookmark our channel to favorites.

[@chrisbroussard4951]

So what if I want to test the system just to make sure that it works? I can't get this thing to run any water at all.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Just hit “manual” then enter, sorry just found this question in the archives.

[@amsmith123]

Informative video, but you didn't explain the Rain Delay button? How do you set that up?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Sorry about that, with the timer in auto position two rain delay, next use the plus or minus button to chose 24/48/72 delay (pause for a minute) the timer will add the delay, once it begins to again show the time of day on the screen you’re done. To remove stain delay hit the clear button once. Hope that helped, don’t forget to Subscribe to our Channel if you get some time.👍

[@iriswestdyk684]

How Do I use the Manuel function?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

With the dial in auto run position, hit the top left button that says manual. Next hit enter or do nothing and it will run A program in its entirety. To run a specific zone only hit manual button, them the next button 3 times now you can continue hitting next until the station you want show, then use the plus button to enter time desired to water and hit enter. It will now only manual water that one specific zone. Subscribe to our Channel for more future updates ✌️

[@lorimattozzi412]

the question i wanted answered wasn't here, how do you use the program button.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

That would be used for watering valves on different day of the week and or at different times. Ex: A Prog. Zones 1,2,3 lawn everyday @7am except Thursdays when the Gardner mows. B Prog. Zone 4 waters everyday the veggie garden @8am 3 days a week. C Prog. Zone 5 waters every other day @9 am the shrubs. Now if all the zones on your property have the same needs you can just use the A program for simplicity. Hope that clears things up for ya. Don’t to Subscribe to our Channel 👍

[@otrmelo8064]

How do I program my zone to turn morning and nights

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Turn the dial to start time…use the right arrow button to go to second time….it will say off (midnight) until you use the plus or minus button to set second start time…hit enter…return dial to Auto/ Run position…done. Hope that answered your question, be sure to Subscribe to our Channel it too, it helps us.👊

[@traviswalker007]

so how do you set up a zone to water 4x a day at different times?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Turn dial to start times 1-A will show and what time it waters, then hit right arrow it will show 2-Off to set a second water time enter with + /- button hit enter. Repeat for 3, 4th start times. Be sure to only have this program using that zone zone or all other stations you put run times to in that program will also water 4 times. Let me know if you have any questions? Please Subscribe to our Channel it helps.👏

[@RyanMayorquin]

Does one station run at a time? Or do all run at the same time?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

One at a time….hope that helped. Don’t forget to Subscribe for more great tips.✌️

[@robertmcdonnold3038]

I think I have an unusual problem. I followed the advice in this video for setting up my controller. I have the orbit model just like this one in the video. Mine is a 6 station. My problem. As each zone comes on, the previous zone stays on. By the time I get to zone 6 all the zones are on. Needless to say this is frustrating. I even went so far as to push the reset button and reset everything to zero.I have each zone set for a couple of minutes so I can see if I have any leaks or bad heads. I haven't used the system in quite a while. I did replace all 6 valves and the wiring between the valves and the controller. Any ideas?? Thanks, Bob

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Yes, make sure each valve is wired to a separate color. I have a video on how to wire a set of valves you should watch it. If that doesn’t work you might need to ohm the wires. I would check the valve wiring first then go with a new timer. Hunter makes a much easier, reliable timer. I have a video on that timer as well. Let me know how it turns out.

[@vegitoblue7908]

I got this syste. But with the 9 zone type. Can I run 2 zones at once ?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

If they’re small water consumption areas (Gph) you might pull it off. Combining the wiring on the timer or at the valve location is the only way. Not thru programming alone. Hope that helps, don’t forget to Subscribe to our Channel for more info👍

[@vegitoblue7908]

@@garyssprinklerrepair thanks

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

You’re welcome, hope that helped.👍

[@lynnpike1614]

Thanks for the video. If you don't want a station to water at all, what do you do? It looks like the timer stops at 1 minute and won't go to 0. Do you have to remove the wire?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Lynn hello, turn the dial to run time chose the zone you want to delete by using the arrows to the side of the dial. Once you’re there, hit the (clear button) Your done ✅ be sure to Subscribe to our Channel for more new videos and a list of others we already have✌️

[@gbudb9303]

Sir! Thanks you for the expertise & advice BUT I lost a sprinkler head & wanted to zero min the time for that station BUT it only goes down to 1 min. How to pause, indefinitely, 1 station but have the rest run as scheduled? Also can this be scheduled to run daily every 2-3-4 or 10 hrs for lets say 10 mins at a time? Thanks again for the great tutorial! *If anyone knows please reply...

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Turn the dial to run time, use the right arrow to move to that zone you want no water time on. Then hit the button that says “clear” done rerun the dial to Auto/ run position. Don’t forget to Subscribe, it really helps the channel grow.✌️

[@huh2340]

I just started using this. Is there a way to make it water once every 20 days?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

No unfortunately not

[@tomdadude3095]

What are the wiring connections marked "Pump" and "24VAC" used for? Can one of them be used to activate an anti-siphon control valve that supplies the irrigation manifold valves?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Tom DaDude pump is if you’re using a pond for irrigation water and the timer needs to turn the pump on down at the pond to provide water to the valves before tuning them on. 24V a/c is the transformer connection (power) from the house for just the timer.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Tom DaDude be sure to Subscribe and tap the notifications as I’m going to be doing a video explaining the Giveaway rules for June. Thx for watching

[@allenhumphrey6970]

how do I run the "A" program twice daily, 10 hours apart?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

@@allenhumphrey6970 turn the dial to start time, next push the right arrow it should show 2-A with no start time…add your desired start time using the up arrow and push enter. Return the dial to Auto…..done. Don’t forget to Subscribe to our Channel it helps us a lot.👍

[@Vondo333]

Absolutely awesome video Gary! Thank you very much Can you help me understand something? Let's say that I want Station 1 to run at 6:30 a.m. for 5 minutes and then I want Station 1 to run again at 7:30 p.m. for 5 minutes , how do I set the 7:30 p.m. time? Also what tells Station 2, 3 and 4 that I want them to run at a certain time? Don't get me wrong I do understand about setting the run time for each station what I don't understand is how to set the multiple times and how to direct that to each station! I truly do appreciate the way that you laid out in the video the general set up, thank you!

[@andreys4277]

yee I also waiting for this explanation....

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Ok, put station #1 in the A program with a run time of 5 min... @6:30 am and then set second start time for 7:30pm, not set water days. All other stations 2,3,4 will move to B program (Not station#1) Set them to start @ 6:40 am only For let’s say 10 min each. Chose water days for them...done

[@copout1405]

I have the same timer but unplugged it by mistake. I have reset it but have missed something. I have three zones and only use them manually. When I enter the manual mode it runs through each zone with the correct times but after it finishes with zone three it goes back and runs through them again. Can you tell me what I have done wrong here? Thank you, Nick

[@copout1405]

Cancel request. Problem was with me not pressing the enter key along the way. Thanks anyway

[@mcl1270]

I have a Zone Indexing Valve that works on "ON/OFF". There are no wires. Is there anything I need to do? I also have a Pump Start Relay...can you advise?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Maria hi, take a step back for a moment. Sounds like you’re saying you have a sprinkler valve.....no wires on top? If you have a pump start relay, it’s because you have to turn the pump on before the valve.....correct? What are you wanting to do ? Automate?

[@AlejandroGonzalez-lz1nt]

Awesome video my mother in law is happy which makes my girl happy so I'm happy hahahah

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Alejandro Gonzalez, hi glad to help you out with the outlaws 😂 I mean in laws. (That’s what I call mine, lol.)Feel free to Subscribe to the Channel for more content down the road.✌️

[@debbielillo1]

This was an excellent video--thank you! I have a question that I cannot seem to find an answer for. One of my stations needs repair, but I'd like to keep watering my other stations. When I try to set that station to 0 minutes it skips down from 1 to the largest number of minutes. What can I do?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Hit the clear button for that zone. Hope that helped. Let me know if you need more help. Don’t forget to Subscribe to our Channel. It really helps us too.✌️

[@debbielillo1]

@@garyssprinklerrepair Thanks!! It worked

[@andrewbradice8916]

Thank You it was very helpful

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

You’re more than welcome, don’t forget to Subscribe to our Channel for more content. 👍

[@tryfoon]

How do you just turn the stations on to check? I can't believe you didn't go over that

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

1st way: Press the manual button, press enter, it will now run the stations in that program on at a time. 2nd way: Press the manual button, then the right arrow until A,B,C go past now it will show zone1, use the plus button to chose water time(ex: 2min) Press enter. Repeat for other zones. Hope that helps, if it does be sure to Subscribe to our Channel it helps us too.✌️

[@JaysonCarmona]

I installed this, it is on, but the sprinklers will not turn on. Any ideas?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Check the outlet to insure there is electricity there.

[@JaysonCarmona]

@@garyssprinklerrepair thank you, by the way, the outlet does have power, i checked with a hair dryer.

[@JaysonCarmona]

@@garyssprinklerrepair i figured it out. It must be the wiring, it stops working when it is fully closed.

[@1LUV2NO1]

When I try to set my clock accordingly it skips by half hour at a time same for the set date. So it won’t allow me to set either. What can I do?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Tap the buttons vs holding them down

[@leonardhooper4483]

Did I miss anything about the right top corner that reads Program?

[@leonardhooper4483]

Never mind. I got it.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Sorry about that, I was still at work. Glad you found your answer. Take care

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

I discussed the Program button @ 2:30 seconds into video, let me know if you might have any other questions.✌️

[@jimquantic]

But I set my clock at 7AM, two hours later, it still reads----7AM. Can't sort it? Made sue it had power, and battery, nothing. I can set the clock at any time I want, but it stays at that setting now and forever it seems.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Just making sure you’re setting the clock not Start times, correct? If you’re doing it right, the only thing left is to try hitting the reset. If that doesn’t work try unplugging the timer, removing the battery (upper right side) and letting it sit for 5 min. Then reinstall the battery (display should come back up, if it doesn’t battery is bad). Now plug power cord in, if you can’t set time of day still, bad timer. Hope all that helps, if you found it helpful Subscribe to our Channel, as it helps us as well.✌️

[@jimquantic]

@@garyssprinklerrepair thanks Gary, this leads to yet another weird problem. Taking out the battery--completely OUT and put aise, and unplugging, the clock display still shows the time--7AM. So I change the time to the current time, 2:20PM and an hour later? Still 2:20PM. I'll try the re-start and, thanks again. (Don't know how it displays anything without battery or plug in)

[@lesliegoodwin471]

Mine was set to start at one am...i wake up at 6 15 it is still running..looks like it just kept cycling all night on program A..what went wrong?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

If you shut the timer off and the valve continues to still run. Then you have a bad valve. ....not timer. Let me know if you have more questions, Subscribe to our Channel to help us grow😉

[@sirenmuscle]

It was helpful! Thanks! Better than trying to understand the manuel.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Ya Manuals can suck for sure, not exactly easy to follow. That’s why I created this channel to help others. Hope you were able to Subscribe to our Channel ✌️

[@sirenmuscle]

@@garyssprinklerrepair Yes I did! Thanks!

[@sirenmuscle]

@@garyssprinklerrepair Does it matter if you turn the dial counter clockwise versus clockwise when setting? Someone else was saying counter counter when turning the dial but I did not think it would make a difference? In any case I will turn counter clockwise. Thanks!

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Makes no difference

[@sirenmuscle]

@@garyssprinklerrepair thanks!!

[@teresamilburn9702]

What do the programs mean?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

They are used for separating different water needs. (Ex: A program water zones 1,3 lawns everyday except tues when the lawn guys mow. Program B zone 2,4 plants can water everyday. Program C zone 5 trees waters odd days only) Let me know if you have any other questions. Be sure to Subscribe to our Channel 🤙

[@teresamilburn9702]

I water everything at same time, so do I just want to use program a?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Yes, they won’t all run at the same time. The first zone will start at whatever time you set it for, let’s say 5 am then zone 1 will run (ex: 5minutes) then when it’s finished the second zone will run 10 min. ? Etc. as long as you want the same days and time for them to start then just use A program. Let me know if that helped😁 Subscribe

[@teresamilburn9702]

Gary's Sprinkler Repair thank you!

[@cathymartin2970]

Thank you, that was well done. Still have a question about the different programs and how to set those. For example we have the lawn and drip for shrubs running on A. We have station 8 which will run in our veggie garden. Can we set program A and program C to run at the same time or will they need to be different? Thanks

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Different times

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

You could put lawns in A- prog. Leave Wed off when the Gardner mows. B-programs for the plants -everyday C- Program for the garden #8 3 days per week Set start times for ea. Prog run times for the zones you want in there. (Leave the other zones out) Set the days for ea. Program done. Don’t forget to Subscribe to our Channel 👍

[@freerangefarmin2964]

Thank you!!!! Solved my problem!!

[@HKX_ORANGECHICKEN]

Do you need to set start times separately for each zone???

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

johnnymohani hi, no you don’t need separate starts.

[@marymorris2823]

Thanks for helping me setup.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Mary has m glad to be of assistance, be sure to Subscribe to our Channel for more videos or to ask questions for free 😉

[@yeseniav7787]

Quick question if it's on Auto and shows only one day will it water all the days in a box on the how often setting? Thank you.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Yessenia Valadez hi, yes, the timer in Auto just shows the next day and time it will water. How often will display the rest of the water days. Be sure to subscribe and tap the notifications bell so you’ll know when we add new videos. It helps us too. Hope that helped.

[@yeseniav7787]

Gary's Sprinkler Repair thank you so much Gary I appreciate it!! Will do, thanks for your awesome videos!!

[@ronaldpolanco7224]

The timer can be programming for two weeks on different days?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Ronald Polanco hi, no unfortunately it can not. If you choose interval the you cb pick it to water every second day or every third day etc. Even on the older models the “2nd” was referring to this for 28 days. This model is custom choose days M-Sun or odd or even or nit referring to the above explanation. Be sure to Subscribe and tap notifications so you’ll know when we add new material and if you win a Giveaway.

[@paulmcdowell4812]

Just purchased 4 zone timer.... I set 1 zone for 7 am and it comes on @ 7 pm also. I have 3 active zones that I want to run different times on different days....#1 7 am Tuesday 40 min, #2 7 am Wednesday 30 min, #3 7 am 7 days 45 min. Maybe not possible these settings with this timer? Everything on 'A' wants to come on @ same days. Hope you can understand my explanation.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Use the different programs....that’s what they’re for. For the everyday zones use A program...then use B program and set a different start time since A comes on everyday. Set B program to start after A use C program and set a different start time after A and B so then set what days and times you want that zone to run.... it will work ya just have to start with A and slowly move to B and C separating days, starts, and run times..Hope you found this helpful, if so help us out by Subscribing to our Channel 🤙

[@paulmcdowell4812]

@@garyssprinklerrepair thanks anyway :(

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Do you still have a question about how to do what you’re trying to do?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

As far as zone 1 starting at 7 pm go to start time and make sure it says 7 am if it says 7 pm just scroll to 7 am using the buttons and remember to hit enter when done or it won’t stay.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Also you can’t have duplicate start times if zone 3 is (everyday) at 7am then it will be still running on the days that #1 and 2 run.

[@AlfredoMartinez-pj1rx]

What does program a mean I’m having trouble with that

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

This timer has 3 Programs A, B, & C. If everything has the same water needs ex: lawn (everyday 1 time) and plants (everyday 1 time) then put all of the different areas to be watered in the same program (A) If you want the lawns to water everyday but the plants every other day then you will need to separate them into different programs (A & B) on so on if you have a garden and only want to water it 1 time per week it could be separated into (C) program. Hope that helps, be sure to Subscribe to our Channel it helps us too.👊

[@AlfredoMartinez-pj1rx]

@@garyssprinklerrepair thanks yes it helped

[@johnkalinowski9059]

How do I reset the time to stop at it’s set time instead of running the full cycle again?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Remove the second start time using the clear button hit enter done, sorry just got your comment this am.

[@shodanart]

Thank you! Needed that!

[@janandtom5591]

THANK YOU Gary. Orbit Easy Dial is super easy/intuitive for set-up, programming, electrical, etc. however, what step are we missing? The (water) hose bib is on, program is set, but the water doesn't shut off. We're anticipating it's a sequencing aspect. Do you have a video that addresses this basic consideration? Or, can you tell us what we're missing?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Janet Pearson, if the timer turned the valve on and it now won’t shut off. Try turning the timer to off. If the valve still continues to run, it’s just a bad valve. If it shuts off when the timer gets turned off then, you might have a start time in another program check to make sure the run time for that zone isn’t 4 hrs. Instead of 4 min

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Be sure to Subscribe and tap notifications, if this video helped you fix your problem. Watch our videos on “valves”

[@theserulesoflife]

Anyone know- I have this exact timer/controller. The previous one was hardwired for power... this one has a cord to plug in. Currently I have it plugged into an outdoor plug and it works fine, but I have to use an extension cord to reach the plug. Shouldn't there be a way to strip/open the cord leading to the plug so I can just hard wire this new one like my own one? It would look much nicer.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Scott J your better off to just move the timer closer to the outlet. Long extension cords are not code. Also the outlet should have a water tight cover. Then just extend the valve wires with direct burial wire ( inexpensive) and meets code.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Scott J, don’t forget to Subscribe to the channel and tap notifications. We will be doing another giveaway this month and add new videos all the time.

[@spriteespritee1237]

How can I choose one section to be watered only?Another question is if I can add stations coz due to loss of power the program set by gardener vanished and now out of 9 stations only 5 is set and rest 4 no watering.How can I add station to program?I love your channel,hope more irrigation tricks we will learn from you.Thank you in advance

[@AdrienBCaldwell]

When you programmed the three stations at fifteen minutes each are they all running at the same time? Or will each one run separately for a total of 45 minutes, one after the other? The reason why I ask is because I can't run more than one station at a time or I'll loose too much water pressure. If this makes it easiest to answer, can I run station 1 for three minutes on program A starting at 8am and then run my second station on program B for ten minutes starting at 8:05am? I'm trying to figure out a way to have each station run separately to use the full pressure of my water source. Hope to get an answer as I'm leaving for vacation and want my newly planted trees alive when I get back. ;-)

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

They will run one after the other, hope that helps you. Don’t forget to Subscribe to our Channel as it really helps us too.✌️

[@minarostam5321]

Hi there,since the power was shutdown,my system is not working.the lights is on but not running😏

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Unplug the timer and plug a drill or blow dryer (ohm meter) into the outlet. That way you’ll know if you have actual power there. The battery will create a display but doesn’t have the power to run the zones. Hope that helps, be sure to take a minute to Subscribe to our Channel for more info.

[@RodrigoGonzalez-yq1mm]

What happens if i have 2 white wires?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

If you have two white wires at the timer it’s most likely because you have two sets of wires (maybe one set for front yard valves and one set for back yard valves.)

[@ChuckStaley]

Great video... Thank you!

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Thanks Chuck, nice to get feedback. Hope you took a minute to Subscribe to our Channel we have lots of other DIY help there.👍

[@jordankatz3457]

Thank you for this! I have an issue with a station. I have 5 stations set up, and I have station 5 set on Program B to go for 6 minutes every other day (INT). However when I go to the Start Time, I can't get station 5 to show up at all (it just cycles through 1-4). Do you know how to add a station to the Start Time so that it actually goes off? This is the case on Program A as well.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

You need to go to run times and add it there just don’t add 5 in A program. Set 1 start time in B program to begin when the A finished. Don’t confuse Start times with Run times that’s the problem.

[@jordankatz3457]

OK I think I understand and I am trying it! Thanks so much.@@garyssprinklerrepair

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

You’re more than welcome, Don’t forget your Subscribe to the Best Sprinkler Channel on KZbin😉

[@javiercampos9340]

What is the problem when showing No AC on this timer?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Celeste Campos the power to the timer is off

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Celeste Campos, hope this helps you out. Feel free to Subscribe to our Channel if it did✌️

[@rgonzales2010]

Very Good. Now I I know what the Budget function does.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Glad to help out, hope you get a chance to Subscribe to our Channel it will officially help us get to 5400. 👏😁

[@carolynw3602]

What about the manual setting?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

What do you want to know about the manual settings?

[@rl4503]

Hello Gary! Is this better than the outdoor Rainbird brand? What model is this and how long will this Orbit last? Thanks!!

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

They’re about the same value, just different prices. They warranty is roughly the same.

[@henryquenin6580]

My Orbit was installed not quite one year ago. Why does it look so different with different buttons? My Orbit started going crazy with no one having touched it. It wouldn't shut off and kept watering and watering. I pulled the plug on it. Now it won't do anything.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Henry Quenin they change how they look all the time. Ch k my other videos and see if your model is there. If you unplugged the timer and the water shut off then the timer was the problem. If you turn it off or unplug and the water continues it’s a bad valve. Sometimes lightning messes up timers.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Henry Quenin if you get a chance be sure to Subscribe and tap notifications to chat with me more.

[@wadebehr4803]

How do I turn intermediate off

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Not sure f I understand the question

[@N1BNfilms]

Very helpful, thanks.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Glad to hear it Bruce, don’t forget to Subscribe to our Channel we have lots more videos to help you out.✌️

[@anaconstantinescu7781]

Hello there, I love the way you explain everything, makes it so easy but still need your help if you don't mind...I have an Orbit system most like the same you explain but a little different, and I have issues setting the days when to run the system. Please help me🙏 Thank you

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Well how can I help? I would need to know which model 1st

[@julieph4856]

great video but did I miss something, what is B and C for?

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Extra programs, for example: use A program to water grass everyday except tues when they mow. Put plants in B and water everyday even when they mow. Put veg garden in C and water only 3 days. Different programs for different needs. Please subscribe to our channel if you found this helpful👍

[@nasa70You]

Great video, Gary. Very good explanation and to the point. Just to the movement of the camera was little distracting, otherwise a great video. Thank you.

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

nasa70You thanks for watching, glad it helped. I’m slowly getting better on doing the videos, I agree the shaking is annoying. Lol If you get a chance to subscribe to our channel it really helps us in KZbin search.