Multiple Start Times on Orbit EasySet Timer

[@kevinmcgehee5557]

I'm a mechanical engineer. I have owned this controller for at least 6 years and have been confused since I bought it. I finally understand that the start times are not zones. Orbit could have done a MUCH better job of designing this interface.

[@patrickperry6945]

I’m with you Kevin. I’ve installed two very elaborate sprinkler systems. No problem. This timer is minimally complex. But does not operate logically. These videos have not been helpful.

[@mv-db4463]

Dude you saved me HOURS and many trips to/ from Home Depot ! My timer kept repeating over and over again until I watched your video. Stations and Zones are what I was confused by. Your explanation of setting the START TIME(s) and then switching to the stations for setting the time solved my problem. I was setting 4 different times for all my zones and the timer was doing just that "repeating" 4 times of the day instead of ONCE a day doing each Zone once. Million THANKS !

[@alsar4180]

Okay that was for station 1, what if you have two stations you would like to set up to go off at different times?

[@vivianprice6249]

Never used this sprinkler system before . My system looks older than the sample. Therefore, I’m totally confused! Can someone walk me through this on how to set date and time?

[@robertnelson3151]

I could be mistaken, but it looks like after you set the start time for 5:00am, it switches to the number 2. Which is zone is isn't it? So the 5:40am time is set for zone 2. Is this correct? Or am i looking at it wrong. Because I tried the multiple start times for zone 1, but it didnt seem to work.

[@shastastan1935]

Your replies to the comments have been very helpful to me. I guess many were confused thinking that each zone (as opposed to program) could have a separate start time. We have gone to water restrictions here. We can only water on 3 different days in a week and only between 9pm--11:59pm, and 12am -- 7am. I have 6 zones total and I'm using 2 programs. Due to the (water) off days gaps, it's best to water each zone twice. Once in the morning and once at might. That way there is only one 48 hour segment without watering.

[@FernandoTravassos-m6c]

Hi how do you set more then one zone at the same time manually. Thank you

[@opera63da]

My back yard has many working sprinklers, but one of them got damaged and when I checked it, it was not rotating. It sent a regular jet of water through one of my rear windows for the full 22 minutes it was set for. I wanted to STOP THAT ONE SPRINKLER until I had time to replace it. Its run time would need to be zero minutes. But I discovered that the timer can be set to any number up to (I think it was) 240 minutes. But it cannot be set to zero (0) minutes. I could not stop that single sprinkler from spraying my house every day at the same time. Of course I could turn the Controller to OFF for all sprinklers, but in this weather I didn't want to.

[@spawnofseitan]

Super helpful! Thank you so much!!

[@christophertozzo5398]

You spent less than 3 seconds demonstrating it and exactly zero seconds explaining it.

[@ianwilson9546]

If I want to water on Even Days only, I know you can set to Even Days, but what should the interval be set to? I.e. should it be every 1 day or every 2 days?

[@robertsantosonline6085]

My landscaper set 4 different times for my 4 stations. He explained to me that those are the different times each station will come on. After watching your video, I’m thinking he may be mistaken now. I’ve learned you basically just need one time for all stations, unless I want each station to come on multiple times of the day. I don’t want that. He set it to M,W,F with an “interval” of “1 every day.” Please tell me what that interval means?

[@tomglenn5331]

After you set the first start time you press the enter button and the screen is dash marks so you can enter the 2nd start time. Mine moves on to the next zone. I don’t get it. It looks just like yours

[@veronicabadano6714]

when program A runs out will it jump to program B automatically ?

[@patrickperry6945]

It has not been my experience that that is the case.

[@Mojanbumbalino]

Hello, I have a 9 zones Orbit timmer just like the one you're showing but my zone # 6 and #7 start running at the same time, lowes told me that it's the timer that causes the problem so I went and bought a new timmer but it's still the same, any idea what the problem is? thank you.

[@carmenortez6495]

How to program the timer for the mornings and evenings

[@anniegorman1926]

How can I just do manual to 3 stations, I would prefer to do it that way. Thank you.

[@FDDLERSGREEN]

Mine programs the way yours shows, but my sprinklers dont kick on in manual mode. Work fine with regular program schedule though

[@DanielMustang47]

same, except only one station doesn't work on manual. these things are hot garbage

[@paolacolitto9592]

I am trying to change the start time from 6pm to 7:30 pm. I set the start time successfully, it clearly shows 7:30 but when I put ot back on auto I still see start time at 6pm. What am I doing wrong?

[@pattigreen7044]

I want to water once in am, which is set up and once in evening. How do I set up the evening session?? I keep knocking out my morning session.

[@orbitsprinklers]

To do this you would want to take advantage of the various programs. We'd suggest setting your AM schedule on program A and then the PM schedule on program B.

[@Jakavaltrades21]

Too long to explain something simple

[@gavin777]

I just need different times to keep the water pressure but it groups them all up in each start time

[@trurestorationist8243]

Do you have to put in a start time for each zone? I have 7 zones, but want to break up the run time to 10 mins, 3 different times for each zone. So, it's a little confusing how to set up each zone to run that way. Thanks for your help!!

[@orbitsprinklers]

No, the start time is for the program will run through all zones that have run times on that program. multiple start times will run through all the zones multiple times. so in your example you would use multiple start times (three of them) and then set the run time for each zone to be 10 minutes. each start time will run through all seven zones sequentially, each for 10 minutes and then repeat (three times).

[@harrietcasleton5712]

I'm sorry but I am still confused and can't set my easy dial two program controller to do what I want: I want program A station 1 to have two start times, 9AM and 3PM, with a run time of 5 min, and every day. Now I want program A, station 2 to start at 2PM and run T,T& S. Please walk me through this step by step. Thanks

[@dadoboys]

In another reply they said that you can’t change start times/run days between stations in the same program. You would need to use Program A for one, and Program B for the other.

[@24ozz]

How do you go to program B or C?

[@budgenung7868]

I have 5 zones my start time is 6am run through all 5, then would like to run all 5 zones again at4:45pm how do I set up the second run times?

[@orbitsprinklers]

You would do this by making the second start time on that same program for 4:45 PM.

[@johnrowe1175]

Confusing. As soon as you pressed enter for 5am it went from Station 1 to station 2 which made everything else you said about watering station 1 twice for ten minutes each kind of useless. I followed the directions in the manual to water starting at 3am and came out this morning at 9am to station 1 just completing. Then it started on 2. Not even close to the times I programmed. Also, it appears you can only program 4 stations on a 6 station timer.

[@orbitsprinklers]

sorry for the confusion, this would be related to the start times, which are described earlier: kzbin.info/www/bejne/op_Vmqpvd7iprZo

[@tomdalton5796]

I want to water my lawn twice a day at 5am and 8pm how do I program my orbit

[@Misterjones223]

Only one zone is watering after I reset my system. All 4 zone used to work. What happened and how can I fix this?

[@andrescendejas6499]

Question, one of the programs (C) won’t run. I have 2 zones set to run but it won’t do it at all. Any idea why?

[@takemdeep]

On Fridays program A has 2 stations, that start 1/2 hour apart. But Monday program A only has 1 station. How do I add station 2 to Mondays program?

[@ramangopalan9657]

Please explain how to delete one start time from multiple start time.When you bring the diai to start time the first programmed start time appears how to go for the other star time for erasing it.I need immediate solution please

[@marciatolin3600]

I have that question too!

[@donnawerling6432]

How do you change am and pm!

[@garyweston2616]

I have a 12 station timer. it will take some two and one half hours to run through all the stations on the first start time. I assume I must set the 2nd start time for a time following the completion of the running of the stations on the first setting. IS THAT CORRECT?

[@marylynnpetkovsek2618]

How do I stop a multiple run time and have it programmed to just run once in a certain area

[@lynnanderson5031]

I also need an answer to this wuestion

[@Irish-Triplet]

Yes, please.

[@seanrafferty6752]

The run times didn't carry over to my second start time. The second run duration is stuck at 1 min for all stations. I can't find a way to edit the second run times.

[@daddystryin]

Hello I'm gonna be putting hydroseed in a week or so and want to purchase this product. My question is do I just follow the same steps as what you first did? Every 2 hours about 7 to 10 mins?

[@orbitsprinklers]

We would recommend following whatever the hydroseed instructions say. That example we use in the video is just an arbitrary example. The frequency you'd need to water with new seed varies based on the type of seed, location (heat, sun exposure, soil type, rainfall). There are a lot of factors that go into it.

[@joe48]

In manual mode, how can I set just one zone to zero?

[@carlospajuelo7748]

I got a problem with my orbit system model 27896,; I set it up to start station 1 on 9:00 pm station 2 on 9:05, station 3 on 9:10, station 4 on 9:15, station 5 on 9:20, everything works just find except it repeats it again and goes back to station 1 and so on. I have to clear it otherwise it gets working double, and i notice also when the system is not operating at 9:00 the screen is blinking showing the future reference that will start 9:00 all day long. Do you think something is wrong with the timer ? ; it is still under warranty for 3 more year.

[@orbitsprinklers]

Hello, this is because you are setting multiple start times. Please note on this time you are not setting zones start times but the start time for the entire program. This will then run all zones with any run time in sequence. By setting these multiple start times you are telling the timer to run the whole sequence over and over. If you only want each zone to run once, please set only one start time. If you have further questions Please send us your contact info via one of the social media channels in the video descriptions and our support team will get in touch.

[@carlospajuelo7748]

@@orbitsprinklers Thank you very much you were correct; Sorry i didn't respond sooner.

[@marciatolin3600]

How do I take off a second start time that has been programmed on my timer? I see no way to do that

[@carlilelance]

None of this excuses the non-intuitive nature of the system. I hope Orbit acknowledged the flaw in their user interface and fixed it in later models.

[@walterfield3557]

How do I set orbit timer for index valve with 4 zones

[@kayepatterson-wade1625]

I have programmed my sprinkler but only one zone comes on when there are 3 on Station A. Any idea how to correct this problem?

[@orbitsprinklers]

This sounds like multiple start times. Please reach out to our support team and they will get this resolved: www.orbitonline.com/contact-us/

[@irenecheca6575]

how do you cancel the multiple start times

[@orbitsprinklers]

Scroll to the start times you want to remove and hit the clear button.

[@carlosquiros4185]

@@orbitsprinklers didn't work, maybe the clear button failed?

[@jrleon1557]

how to repeat watering times three times after each zone 1-6 are done and repeat again I water three times every third day, short times but three times at night. how to?

[@orbitsprinklers]

To do this you would want to set three start times. When you do that, it will run through all the stations for the set run time for EACH start time.

[@davidmorrison5200]

My Orbit runs two stations at once. Why? How to Fix?

[@steviehenry2176]

can i use that cdontroller in my hydroponic system were i need to run every 20 mins

[@orbitsprinklers]

This wouldn't work for your solution if what you're looking for is every 20 minutes all the time. This has a total of three programs, each with four start times per program. That would only allow for 12 start times per day.

[@steviehenry2176]

so do you have any controllers for hydroponic systems

[@orbitsprinklers]

we don't have anything that will run with that frequency. We do have some hose end timers that would work but the shortest interval for those would be every 2 hours, not every 20 minutes.

[@steviehenry2176]

were can i get a controller for hydroponics

[@josephflores1849]

How can I turn off station 1?

[@sophiatse2116]

When run for manually time start but no water

[@rachelmontoya5068]

I am trying to set mine to run in am and pm on same day how do I get that?

[@orbitsprinklers]

This would be under the START TIMES sections. Each start time can be set for either AM/PM. To change, just scroll up until you get to the right time.

[@evelynbrouzas3186]

U didnt say what buttons to push. U only say figures but u dont mention what buttons to press

[@rotfan77]

My new orbit sprinkler timer model 57876, seems to go way longer than the requested time? For example I have one zone set to run from 4 to 5am and the next zone supposedly running from 5 to 6 but at seven the second zone is still running not sure what’s going on? Any ideas thanks

[@orbitsprinklers]

It is very likely you are setting multiple start times. Please note that every start time will run through ALL zones for their set amount of time. Thus a second start time will run the program again. If this video is not making sense, please reach out to us via a private message on our social media (linked in the description) and we'll get in touch and find a solution.

[@rotfan77]

Orbit Irrigation Thanks so much for the quick reply, I bet that’s it. I was thinking the second zone needed a second start time but now that you’ve cleared that up I’m pretty sure that’s my problem, will update once I delete the second start time and confirm they both run. Thanks again

[@rotfan77]

That was it, been working as expected since I deleted the second time. Thanks again

[@cathylabadie6822]

How do I troubleshoot 2 stations from running at same time.

[@orbitsprinklers]

It sounds like the wiring might be connected to two valves at once. We'd need to get more info to troubleshoot correctly. Please reach out to our support team and they will get this resolved: www.orbitonline.com/contact-us/

[@anniegorman1926]

Sorry I did not mention my name to question of manually watering with 3 programs, Anna O’Gorman

[@sandraholley2633]

How do you remove the second time?

[@orbitsprinklers]

If by this you mean the second start time, you can remove it by hitting the clear button.

[@sandraholley2633]

Orbit Irrigation got saw it up on the top left 😀thanks

[@sophiatse2116]

The time was ruin g but no water coming out

[@spoperquimix1]

Why do you even use the word ZONE? That word is NOWHERE on the unit your using.

[@tommygrundy9446]

This just explains what we know. How did he get from 1-2 ugh

[@facundosilva6212]

Not sure what buttons to push

[@kevattaya]

you can push my buttons any time

[@19504x4]

You didn't program multiple starts for the same station. When you press enter it goes to station 2, so you programmed 1 to come on at 5, and 2 to come on at 5:40. I want to run station 1 at 7 in the morning for 15 minutes, and 7 at night for 15 minutes.

[@orbitsprinklers]

Hello, sorry for the confusion, but this video is correct. Please note that the words above section changing say "Start Time" not "Station". Each Start time will run through all the stations (or "zones") on that Program for the allotted amount of run time they have been programmed for (under the "run time" selection of the dial). If you have any further questions, we'd be happy to help. Please send us your contact info via one of the social media channels in the video descriptions and our support team will get in touch.

[@carlmargolin1717]

The person responding to your video is correct..it says start time but the number underneath does refer to station even though it does not state it...on my four station unit the numbers have four possibilities one for each station... According to you when it says 1 you are assuming it refers the 1st time setting but in reality it will turn station #1 on...when it says 2, station #2 comes on...what would happen the way you showed it in the video station #2 will water...if you change it back to #1 when putting in the second time setting it overwrites the first time setting on the #1 station therefore replacing it and therefore you only have one setting at station #1...

[@jeffsmountainauto]

Start at 1:50

[@kerryreynard4894]

Lecture is conversational, that is, pretty fast. For the uninitiated, too fast. Speaker also pushes buttons way too fast. Speaker should simplify. For example, first turn Start Time on dial to arrow on left. Press Enter. Notice Program A appears in upper right Field. Choose number of minutes by pressing + sign. Press Enter. Just sayin'...

[@fatalphoenix7986]

So it is correct that you cannot have an entirely unique start time for each station - start times are restricted to programs, and stations run based off the programs. I'm using a 12 station programmer and my boss insists that each station can have an entirely unique start time independent of the other 11 stations, and I'm trying to tell him that you can only have unique run times per station, but start time and how often are based on the 3 available programs. Is this correct?

[@kaylahallaire7337]

Every video on KZbin will load except for this one been trying to watch it for 3 days on multiple devices. I need to know the secret how to do this rrrrrrrr:(

[@orbitsprinklers]

Hello, after viewing your comment we tested this video on multiple browsers and devices. The video is playing for us. If you'd like to reach out to us via one of the social media channels linked in the description or via email at [e-mail], we'd be happy to help get any questions or issues resolved.

[@sophiatse2116]

Hello can someone help me

[@kailuafrog]

That thing was developed by a drunken lobster. A logical mind would allow programming every one of the 6 stations separately with its own start time, duration and frequency. But no, four start times for 6 stations is what they think you need, and start times meaning restart time of the whole program. Never will I buy something from that brand again as I lost my mind trying to program a separate time for a misting area for my chicken suffering from the heat past 3 pm. Who ever developed this product should get another job, something not too neurons challenging preferably

[@leemohler5737]

My comment should have been, I don't want a complete lesson as I already have the unit installed and watering at 7AM and only want to know how to set it to water at 7PM on the same day. Don't put in all the other. Thanks

[@suzukijumper1]

Scroll over to the thing you want to cancel and hit clear.

[@kenbower6414]

You might try again. Cover anything but problem.

[@sentinel1945]

you added odd and even days that is adding a step how do you do 8 am and 8 pm same day. you went to fast.

[@orbitsprinklers]

To do multiple start times like you describe would be under the start times option of the selector.

[@facundosilva6212]

I would like to talk to someone live

[@margaretstocker2336]

Blah blah blah just tell me how to do it.

[@garybugell5406]

Troubleshoot an orbit sprinkler

[@kateherman2254]

We already know we need to water more than once. We already know why. What you’re NOT showing is the exact steps how! Very frustrating

[@bobbyduichaj]

To much time talking..just give the ingo

[@MyErnieL]

TURN IT ON. NO VIDEOS WITHOUT LOBNG WINDED LECTURES i DONT CARE ABOUT. TURN IT ON? TEST IT? CAN IT JUST TURN THEM ALL ON REGARDLESS OF STATIONS AND JUST RUN IT???????