How do I program my Raindrip Timer R675CT?

Automate your watering for your garden and landscape with our new Raindrip analog timer. It connects to any irrigation system or garden hose. Just simply twist it onto an outdoor hose bib. This video will to walk you through the programming of the timer, step by step, and provide you with additional resources that are available if you still need help.

[@ericrowland4813]

It would make a lot of sense for the unit to cycle once when set up. As for now, I set it up for 24 hours from now. I either get to see it work in two days, or hope it does. And hope that I've chosen the correct watering time and pressure.

[@nancyshray4383]

Thank you! You did it! This video covers everything and is very easy to understand. This is a great timer and a good price.

[@2020333]

Dear Rain Drip, This has by far been the easiest and fasted drip system I have ever installed. Love the KZbin tutorial. I set my system up in about 20 minutes and now I'm moving onto another project. I'm heading out tomorrow to purchase another system. Thanks again.

[@kzug10]

Dear Mr. RainDrip, please excuse the unwanted feedback: This is an excellent timer for planting new grass, or overseeding, as you can set it up to water 3, 5, or 10 minutes every hour. It keeps the new seedlings moist without over-watering, and, most importantly keeping your water bill in check. I only wish it had a real timer with time, or a light sensitive cell to stop the watering at night, it would then be a top notch water timer. The only solution on very short water cycles it to get up at 5:00 AM to start your timer, and to turn it off at night. With a real start and stop 'time" you would not have that hassle. it would be a true "set and forget" and probably the best timer ever. Best regards, K.

[@bandook4089]

Just installed mine today. I think its great so far! However, having the instructions on how to use the timer written and packaged with the box would be great. Not sure I understand why you can't include them, and at the same time point people to KZbin for a visual demonstration.

[@MrVikramsingh26]

Excellent timer I installed today at my farm

[@mommaoinnh2674]

I’m setting it up for the first time. I understand the auto feature is delayed until the next cycle. So I did the manual for 10 minutes to unkink my 75’ soaker hose. I need another 10 minutes but it won’t go back and give me another 10 on the manual timer. Any suggestions? Doesn’t seem to be enough water pressure going thru ( my faucet is open 100%) to force water in the last 25’ of my soaker hose.

[@sreddy5845]

Very nice, very useful

[@YamaReal]

If battery dies, can water flow stay stuck on?

[@myblessedharvest7647]

ImI'm going to purchase this system it arrives Wednesday 😍

[@JeffFinnan]

How do you interpret the battery status lights. Not clear to me. Thanks. Jeff

[@virgingorda3]

My brand new timer is leaking at the top, at the connector between the base of the filter and the timer unit. And I can't seem to remove it. What to do? Thanks

[@prsmccarty01]

mine makes an incredibly loud hum when it turns on. can wake me up from across the house. is that common? just bought it two weeks ago

[@paagalswami]

This is the perfect

[@CaelanAegana]

I have one of these... Manual watering works fine but I can never get the timer to work even though the right lights were on. I have reset and reprogrammed many times. What causes this?

[@geoffwhite769]

let it cycle...it won't immediately start watering rather come on at next set interval

[@jameshamiter3251]

Why not have a troubleshooting video?

[@dansolomon2041]

I have two of these great timers. They have been in use for two years and are working very well. Enjoyed your presentation, but you did not say anything about the Battery Icon in the lower right of the white upper section of the timer. It would appear that the flashing frequency of the automatic light will change if the batteries are weak (single flash in auto mode means OK, two flashes = batteries are weakened, three flashes = batteries are either about to, or have failed. Am I on the right track here??

[@djdeex-manfreestylemusic3441]

Orbit water timer broke after a week of use. Can anyone tell me how long this one has lasted based on your personal use?

[@patriciapurcell2618]

My new system leaks at the black adapter btw the timer and the hose despite hand tightening. And the crummy timer doesn’t run so the water just runs constantly if the faucet is on . ARRRRGH!

[@cheriepingliu2381]

Is the timer waterproof? I just found out my faucet is leaking.

[@David-zv2em]

I set the frequency and the length of time, but my water keeps running as if the timer does not exist. Why? Thanks.

[@mommaoinnh2674]

So, I connected it to a drip hose, as is, and got nothing. No water is going through. Do I really need to cut my drip hose to put the cut end over the drip hose connector part in order for this to work? Why is it not working connected directly to the drip hose since it fits together?

[@edpiacentino2063]

If I set the Raindrip Timer's frequency for every 4 hours and the duration for 3 minutes, initially programming the timer so that it will start at 9 am, will it automatically follow this program as long as the water is turned on ? Ed

[@RaindripInc]

+Ed Piacentino Hi Ed! The timer acts like a countdown timer. If you set the frequency dieal to 4 hours at 9:00am, then the first time the program will run will be at 1:00pm (4 hours after you set the timer) and will run for 3 minutes (or the amount of time programmed on the run time dial). The timer will continue to run every 4 hour and run for 3 minutes until the batteries run out or the programming is changed. If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to our Technical Services team [e-mail]

[@mariajohnson1744]

The only thing missing on this timer is a photocell to prevent watering a night. other than that, it's a really great product.

[@VinO-qu8dn]

Where can we buy in India

[@john2510]

That would add dramatically to the cost. Unless you're watering more often than 12 hour intervals, you should be able to work around it.

[@allisonharvey6914]

how do we know how far to turn on the faucet? when I don't turn it enough, it doesn't seem to work, but then if I turn it more, it leaks at the faucet. Is there a way to know when to stop turning it? Is there an additional piece of equipment I need to regulate the pressure? thanks!

[@moniquemonicat]

just use that white teflon tape they use on water pipes and fittings to give it a snug fit, it should stop any leaks. wrap it around the groves on the male sides. (google images of white teflon tape)

[@QUEEN_B84]

My raindrip timer does not pass water through seems like it's blocked inside. Any way to troubleshoot?

[@jenniferwalters579]

Hi To reset do I need to pop the battery holder out and back in? I wanted to go from once a day to two so every 12 hours but turning everything to reset didn’t seem to work.

[@ZZZXYZ]

And when both manual/auto lights blink often?

[@jeromeengel5762]

Question: How do you CHANGE the start time of the cycle [once it is already set up and running]. Example: I am running 1x/day for 15 minutes starting at 4pm. I wish it to start at 6pm.

[@RaindripInc]

+Jerome ENGEL Hey Jerome! In order to change the start time of your program you must turn the knob to reset and wait one second. Then, at 6pm reprogram the frequency to 24 and duration to 15 for your desired program change.

[@johnrogers6156]

Do you put the upper knob to reset if you want it to work in Auto with no rain delay? Reset doesn't make sense?

[@RaindripInc]

Hi John Rogers! Yes, that is correct. If you turn the upper knob to reset it will go back to its' original program. Alternatively, you don't have to move the rain delay knob at all. Once the rain delay setting is complete (24, 48 or 72 hours), it will automatically revert back to its' original program. But, if you want to put it in Rain Delay again, then you simply turn it back to Reset and then back to Rain Delay. The manual dial operates completely separately from the regular program dials. I hope that helps!

[@georgeransaw5822]

If you use the rain delay setting say for 48 hours, must you be back to reset the timer from 48 to "Reset" at the end of that delay time so that your programing will go back to where you had it set?

[@RaindripInc]

George Ransaw Hi George! Thanks for your question. If you use the rain delay setting as you detailed above, after 48 hours, the timer will return to the original program.

[@RaindripInc]

+George Ransaw Sorry for our late response, but no. If you set it to Rain Delay for 48 hours, after 48 hours it will automatically go back to your original setting. If you wish to use the rain delay again, simply turn it to rest, wait a minute and then turn the dial to the desired rain delay.

[@whoakhonga6780]

Please update your how to for the R675CT that includes the Delay button. Thank you

[@donrobertson4367]

I have a wye fitting installed on my controller. One outlet I use for the drip and I want to use the other outlet for manual watering. Time dosnt allow water to flow to the manual side.

[@RaindripInc]

Don Robertson We;re sorry for the trouble you are having. Please contact the Raindrip Technical Services department at [e-mail] and they will be happy to assist you.

[@TheHappyGardeningLife]

Someone already asked this but there is no answer. Do I have to get up and start the timer at the time I want it to begin? It must be that way since I don't see any instructions for being able to set it otherwise.

[@edbeals1793]

How do we program what time of day the timer will start?

[@shelhenderson7008]

How do you program the when hr to turn it on?Such as 4am?

[@redfoxtv7480]

If i set the frequency every 2 hours, and run time 3 mins this program will function until the battery drain?

[@karlswope2331]

What is the maximum working water pressure?

[@stanpill9062]

question, does runtime have to always really be less than frequency? what if i wanted to water for 10 minutes every 8 hours? (it’s very hot and dry here)

[@robbiephillips2959]

I think he means you can't set it to run for 90 minutes every hour.

[@brushbuck]

I set mine to run for 45 minutes every 24 hours. So I think they missed explanation of 24 hours is greater than all the minute settings.

[@jujubebubu]

Is there any reason why the timer shouldn't be hooked up with the hose on the ground??

[@mariajohnson1744]

battery compartment might not be fully waterproof for permanent ground contact. I never had an issue.

[@nickname1417]

why Run time should be less than frequency? imagine, I want to irrigate my garden one time 30 mins daily, thus I must adjust frequency knob on 24h and Run timer knob on 20min and manual water on 10. my question is, the manual water minutes knob needs to be adjusted every day or this program is constant till the next adjustment? Thanks

[@RaindripInc]

+Far id Hello! The manual water dial runs independently from the program settings. If you set your dial to manual water for 10 mintues, and your frequency knob to 24 hour and run timer knob for 20 minutes than you will be adding onto your normal program for 10 minutes on that one day. The other days will water for 20 minutes per the run time knob on the bottom.For your second question, it will only manual water once. If you wish to manual water again the nect day, simply turn the knob to reset, wait a second and set it to the desired manual watering time. If you would like to increase your watering fo rmore than a few days, we recommend increasing the programmed watering by turning the run timer knob to, say, 45 minutes.Please reach out to our technical services department if you have any further quesitons: [e-mail]

[@DanMcAfee]

+Far id This may have been answered further down (I didn't get one from Raindripinc's reply, or have read further yet), but I had the same question until I realized the possible misunderstanding. "Less" means less time (best understood as less minutes). For instance, you would not want to set the frequency to 1 hour (60 minutes), then set the run time to 90 minutes; makes no sense to run it for the same (or more) amount of time then the frequency. In your case you could safely set the frequency to 24 hours (daily), and the run time to 30 minutes.

[@mariajohnson1744]

imagine that you set it for a Run Time of 90 minutes every hour. You'll then have 90 min of run for every 60 minutes, hence you'll have the valve opened all the time.

[@JR-vb7sp]

I think frequency "1" means watering every hour which has highest frequency of 24 times a day; therefore, run time has to be shorter?

[@mariajohnson1744]

It has the word "hours" next to frequency. Frequency 1 means every 1 hour. Run time is included in the frequency, otherwise it would add the watering time in frequency. That would be called an interval and not a frequency. example: 30 minutes of watering (run) every 1 hour means: 08:00 start watering 08:30 stop watering 09:00 start watering etc

[@zeegee2483]

Do I need a pressure regulator with this timer?

[@john2510]

Pressure regulators I've seen are installed down-line from the timer, and are there to protect the hose system. So your need is going to depend on the capacity of your hose system. I would think a drip system would require it, while a garden hose with a sprinkler would not.

[@Vijfe]

I just set up my timer, and it started running right away and will not stop. I turned all dials to reset, let it flash, and then followed the program steps in the video, but it is still running. Help?

[@Vijfe]

Water is running...

[@JesusCruz-my3ob]

My has a delay button on it, how that button works?

[@bdaaawg]

Why did you market a drip timer that stops working so easily?

[@carvergreen5673]

I set the timer at 5 pm to run for 15 minutes every 24 hours. Then nothing happens. What makes the water start? Thanks.

[@hulagun]

I had the same confusion about when the watering actually starts, but he clears the confusion up at 2:50 in the tutorial. So, with your schedule, it will begin it's first watering cycle at 5pm the next day, or 24 hours after you set it. I think the instructions should emphasize the fact that watering doesn't begin immediately after setting your program. Even if this may seem like common sense to others. It could mention that "...since watering doesn't begin until the next cycle, you will most likely want to water your plant(s) immediately. You can do so with the Manual watering feature. Here's how that works..."

[@carvergreen5673]

Thanks, David - much appreciated!

[@Later2u]

You are correct for 24 hours, but it will actually start the next watering cycle. Which could be 24hrs or 6 hrs.

[@mommaoinnh2674]

@@hulagun oh my, I almost cut my drip hose thinking there is something wrong with it. Thanks for the info. No one would guess there is a delay until the next watering cycle. They should tell us!

[@naynabhatt4608]

From where to buy this timer and how to get

[@ShirleyCooper08]

Amazon

[@YamaReal]

How does it detect rain? How much rain required to detect rain?

[@mommaoinnh2674]

It does not detect rain. You detect the rain and you set it to delay watering.

[@wsiddiqi]

Hi - Is there anyway I can enable the waterflow NOW to test the system? I am just installing this on the faucet with my drip system and I want to test the system out

[@gmaple3162]

Yes, turn the upper left knob to "Manual" for the desired run time

[@ShirleyCooper08]

I just got mine today, do you turn the water on completely...or just enough for water to flow? 🤔

[@camday3504]

Wide open

[@ShirleyCooper08]

@@camday3504 thanks !

[@camday3504]

Use the adjustment on your emitters to set the flow if this is on drip system

[@ShirleyCooper08]

@@camday3504 ok.. Thanks!

[@mommaoinnh2674]

Stupid thing, but since it doesn’t start watering when we set it up, we all think it’s not working. We can’t check for leaks. We have to wait until the next watering time to check. That is a crazy feature you should tell people!

[@ccolwell17]

Run in it "manual" setting to check for leaks whenever you want.

[@ruthdyer8963]

How to set Manuel

[@1Glennis]

Manual Watering 1. To start manual watering, set Run Time to ON. 2. To stop watering, set Run Time to OFF. 3. When done, set Run Time to desired setting. NOTE: Automatic watering will begin X hours after the Run Time dial was set; where X is the Frequency hours. EXAMPLE: You stopped manual watering at 3:00 pm then set the Run Time dial. If Frequency is 12, then next watering will begin 12 hours later (at 3am). If Frequency is 24, then next watering will begin 24 hours later (at 3pm the following day). My husband started this this morning and the manual watering started right away. He then tried it again and would not start. So I put the frequency on 1 hour and hopefully it’ll start. It would really be helpful to have the START BUTTON back especially for when one is setting up Spring drip lines and checking for leaks.

[@1Glennis]

Here’s the link from where I found the information above: www.manualslib.com/manual/1429270/Raindrip-R672ct.html

[@RebecaDelgado-ls7gj]

Hello do you have a video in spanish or instructions,

[@bdaaawg]

I did all that and it doesn’t work

[@sharronbiccum9720]

Howto set for every 2nd day

[@mommaoinnh2674]

Set for every 48 hours

[@markhaslam9358]

You never answered why the frequency number must be less than the run time ie run 30 minutes every 24 hours. Sounds like a major flaw!

[@dominmax]

I think tis is not about numbers but about time. 30 min is shorter than 24 hours and this setting is ok.

[@valerie4975]

Yes - the vid is confusing but it is minutes not hours so 24 hours is 1440 mins

[@abdurassack5654]

// where get..ini india.. Price. how...

[@LYoung-op5ub]

Wow this drip system doesn’t seen to be good, will return mine.

[@markhaslam9358]

To clarify: it is supposedly not possible to run 30 minutes every 24 hours.

[@TheWicker7]

No, it is possible. When they say that the run time must be less than the frequency, they mean less, as in "less minutes." Remember that the frequency is in hours, while the run time is in minutes. Say somebody set the run time to 90 minutes, and the frequency to 1 hour (60 minutes). The tap would always be on, because the run time is greater than the frequency. The easiest way to understand this is to make sure that your frequency (in minutes) is less than your run time, which is already in minutes. Hope this helps!

[@cathyhasty6554]

Too many long ads for a product video; I bought the product and should be able to access videos without paying with my time.

[@uwharries2001]

My timer died within two weeks. There is no way to communicate with the folks. You have to take up the entire kit from the ground and send it back and wait for a refund. Utter garbage device and support

[@tinasam1]

When is my indicator light supposed to come on. When I said the timer the light does not work. I have new batteries in it🤔