How to Program an Orbit Easy Dial Timer - Basic Programming

[@user-uy5py5ih2t]

Moved into a new house and previous owner has this exact system. This video saved me big time! Thank you for a great video and explaining exerting in detail.

[@bartonlee2600]

One of the things about programming is, we're not used to it. This video is very good and shows details that we (I) might miss. For example, the clock it self is a little bit slow and time isn't constant for Orbit. Like the phone or watches.... Again the video is a keeper!!!

[@lajoyalobos2009]

This is so easy and intuitive compared to the old irritol I had. Also, much more reliable as the irritol would randomly shut off all the time by itself. I think irritol is meant to be "irritating" meanwhile I had Orbit up and running and tested in 5 minutes.

[@cltransler]

I have one and I've been programming it wrong! I couldn't figure out why my water bill was so high: I thought I needed to program each station... so my system was running the whole program four times every time! No wonder my lawn looked so lush in a drought! This helped me fix it! Thanks!

[@nashuakinshu4057]

Lol sorry!

[@kewlztertc5386]

I did the exact same thing. 😂 I couldn't figure out why my sprinklers were going off 4x a day!

[@vetsrheroes]

@@kewlztertc5386ours is also going off about 4 x a day!! lol now we can hopefully fix it to once !! I hate how it says it’s the easiest to work🤣🤣🤣 apparently not for us !!

[@Bara885]

I almost bought Rain-bird sprinkler timer thinking Orbit is a piece of junk. Now that I see the light, thanks this helpful video.

[@janellchristiansen2186]

Thank you for making this clear! Now I'll wait a few days to see if I did it correctly

[@JPdelaGhetto]

Great video! My dial is a little different. It has Clock and Date on the same section and a Budget setting after How Often. I’ll have to look up my specific model to see what budget is about. Otherwise i was able to set it perfectly. Cut down water usage tons since it used to be set to water every day twice a day. That was nuts! One time, every three days, five minute intervals it is. 😊

[@GeeAre]

Basic Programming: 0:31 Models covered in video 1:54 Focus of video* 1:07 SET CLOCK (1:20 AM/PM) 1:30 SET DATE 2:10 START TIME 2:30 RUN TIME 3:12 HOW OFTEN (3:36 INT ODD EVEN) 4:20 AUTO/OFF *4:47 links to other videos: Advanced Programming kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqK8gqJ5pr-liJI Additional Features kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKWwi6mkgJloaZY

[@sherrysizer-goudeau9546]

It is my opinion that the video was very well put together. I understood it and was able to follow it effortlessly. Thanks.

[@briancorso186]

I did everything you said and now I’ll wait and see if it works

[@ronatkinson7623]

This video solved all of my issues ! many thanks

[@luisaguilar-cw2er]

Thank you very much Great tutorial

[@y.mccray656]

Thank you for this. I have a new house and was so confused. I could not remember the builders instructions 😂😂

[@augievegas]

Thank you so much, so easy to do, easy instructions from you.

[@arejay4965]

thank you for a well made instructional video. just well done. super helpful.

[@davidevans3051]

Thanks Bro you know your stuff.

[@kimhoffman4356]

Orbit is the best ever

[@FlavioTorres]

Really good and complete instructions!

[@kewlztertc5386]

This video helped me.

[@billlevassiur5891]

Great video. Thanks for the help.

[@lisujes2226]

Very informative!

[@stevenflarity4378]

Here's what really messed up my effort to program your timer. The timer has a setting for Start Time 1, Start Time 2, Start Time 3 ..., but they don't correspond to Station1, Station 2, Station 3, .... Start Time 1 will run all stations that have a non-zero run time. Start Time 2 and 3 also run all the stations too.

[@sbrinchman2077]

Yes, Start Time 1 was running the stations, then Start Time 2 (how it got there I don't know) would begin. Trying to Clear it. Hope successful! Also, no idea how to program B. the manual that came with the timer (and the house we just bought) was not well written. Can't find the manual online either. I'd like to talk to whomever wrote the manual and give them some advice! The video was more helpful than the manual but did not answer all the questions I have nor eliminate all confusion. I have to turn the darn thing OFF so as not to overwater.

[@mariatheresasanchez4861]

Really good instructions

[@stephaniebernd2708]

Very helpful

[@gabrielaguilar8811]

Thank you..you helped me

[@richardgbensonjr]

That fixed it. Thanks!

[@criscaldwell7938]

Very helpful. Thanks.

[@xlivetoday]

The video was very excellent but without it the system is like a puzzle.

[@patbetton7370]

How do I set the pm mode to setup evening watering?

[@joanhurst9908]

What is Budget on dial used for?

[@lfuentez3]

Is there any way to set this up to run only station 2? Station 1 is my front yard. Station 2 is my backyard. I only need station 2 to run 3 times/day but I can’t figure it out.

[@eduardoledezma6301]

Can this specific Orbit 6 station model sprinkler be install outdoors? Even if the weather is great with barely any rain and no snow?

[@orbitsprinklers]

Hello, this timer is meant to be indoor or outdoor if it's in a case, such as this one: store.orbitonline.com/store/products/gray-outdoor-timer-cabinet/. You do need to be aware of any moisture, cold and sunlight.

[@Brop1]

I set mine and I have 2 stations and I start them at 6:30pm and then with a run time of 15 minutes then the next one starts at 6:45pm and also with a run time of 15 minutes but when the last one ends it just repeats and keeps repeating until I turn it off

[@JEK]

I screwed up and thought I had to set a start time for each zone. Now I know why it wasn't running right.

[@xrodarte82]

I commented first before I watched the video

[@TheLADY510]

Hello I followed all the steps but it seems like my sprinklers aren't doing what they are supposed to I scheduled programs A & B all 4 stations for each one at 4:30am and it doesn't do anything is it because they are all programmed exactly the same?

[@orbitsprinklers]

It sounds like you programmed correctly. If both are scheduled at the same time, it will run program A first and then program B, stacking the programs. Please pass us your contact info via private message on one of our social media channels linked in our profile page and we'll get in touch to get this fixed for you. Thanks

[@richards9960]

Having same issue., can’t get it to flow. If valve open the continuously waters. Flooded neighbor yard due to issue. Customer service doesn’t answer. May have to try main office?

[@orbitsprinklers]

This sounds like an issue with the solenoid or valve and not the timer. But we'd have to speak with you to verify for sure. Please pass us your contact info via private message on one of our social media channels linked in our profile page and we'll get in touch to get this fixed for you. Thanks.

[@sallyjenkins4370]

I have been unable to cancel Program B so , the program runs twice. I have to run it manually to avoid over watering, not to mention the expense. Help please.

[@takemdeep]

I am having the same problem

[@crystalweber-cdphe1749]

I have this setup and was able to program it fine after I moved in but what is weird is I did not setup program B yet something is running because when the sprinklers go off they stop then they start again shortly after. Can it just be a malfunction or a programming issue? My husband said he reset it but now I am going to try again before I give up.

[@bsnow6688]

Great for Basic Programming, but where is said link for Advanced???

[@orbitsprinklers]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqK8gqJ5pr-liJI

[@stevesworldisnumber1]

No matter how many times I watch these videos I get more confused every time! I find I have to go out and punch buttons on a Random basis to get this stupid system to do anything! It's just a matter of luck if I can get this thing to work. I find this whole system extremely complicated and Extremely difficult to use. They don't tell you that sometimes you have to punch buttons twice or individually in between setting a function, and also they don't tell you that its a matter of sequencing to get this thing to function. If a button ids not pushed at an exact time and several times and before an after each station, it just won't work. As I've said its a matter of pushing buttons at random and hoping for the best with this STUPID system!

[@granspada4544]

You are absolutely right it is a stupid system

[@toddglasenapp6572]

Same here. It is VERY hard to change the watering time and this video does not address that. If I punch enough buttons I might stumble onto something.

[@2l84me8]

Thanks

[@heatherjones7025]

Okay so I need help. Thought this tutorial would help me but I have the first time set for five am and it never shuts off even though I set it for 7 minutes for each zone. Basically once it turns on it never turns off. Do I have a programming problem or an electrical problem?

[@kahunak3941]

ok my system always thinks its 12:09 I cant set the correct time. t doesnt know daylight savings etc

[@pnwtechie9146]

where is the link to the advance programming mentioned in the video?

[@GeeAre]

Advanced Programming kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqK8gqJ5pr-liJI Additional Features kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKWwi6mkgJloaZY

[@lcwatson0709]

What is the position on hose hook ups

[@tonettefabretti2666]

How do you stop Orbit Sprinkler System from continuing to cycle back through cycles A&B a second time?..We've been having to manually stop..

[@orbitsprinklers]

It sounds like you've probably got multiple start times on each program. Eliminating the extra start times should resolve this. If you have further questions, Please reach out to our support team and they will get this resolved: www.orbitonline.com/contact-us/

[@sbrinchman2077]

Me too. I'd like to see the answer here.

[@tonettefabretti2666]

@@sbrinchman2077 Orbit Sprinkler System technician was absolutely correct..I had multiple start times within cycle "A"..Battery was changed and multiple cycles within cycle A were omitted and system has worked correctly now for over a year! Good luck!

[@niavvaran]

Interesting... So on the start time, those are not the stations but the time of start only. The run times are the different stations only. That's why we only have to use one start time but different run time for each stations.. thanks

[@lephuongcom]

Hi, in "How often" function can I set auto watering every 4 hours? that's meaning 6 watering times everyday

[@gregtaylor1992]

Phuong Le On the model used in the video there are 4 start times. They can be set with the dial in the "start time' position and use the left/righr arrow keys to set each start time.

[@mrscnln]

Would have been nice to see the manual setting which is what I can't get to work.

[@DMS8DX]

I realize now that this waters a single station once a day if it's set that way. That's what I guess but please feel free to correct me. I set all station to go off at 3 pm today. It's 258 pm as of writing this. We shall see if this resolves my issues. Edit: It doesn't work. And the time lags. There was a 7 minute lag time from when I set the time/date. Like I set the time to be 1200pm and let it run. I come back at 1210 and its reading 1207. And I already replaced the battery so that isnt it. Yes its plugged. My system is faulty.

[@lcwatson0709]

I need the picture showing which hook up for A and B

[@wonderwhen]

How do you clear all and start over

[@edlennon5875]

How does this system know what day of the week it is. I have mine set for M W and Sat. But it came on today and it is Friday??

[@melquilozano1749]

you have to put the correct date in the "Set Date" part

[@yvonnekendrick5287]

Can anyone please tell me what type of battery the Orbit Easy Dial requires? Thank you!

[@orbitsprinklers]

Hello, these timers use a CR2023 for the battery. Note this batter is only for backup in case of power outage and does not run the timer.

[@ramongonzalez1226]

Can you manually turn on all your sprinklers at the same time

[@orbitsprinklers]

No, this is not possible with any of our timers. You can only have one zone on at a time.

[@ramongonzalez1226]

@@orbitsprinklers thanks

[@bettytaylor2494]

how does it connect to the faucet?

[@dellarobbins9551]

This is for underground sprinklers! Not one connected to a faucet!

[@netaushaaustin5494]

What do I do if the sprinklers won't shut off after full rotation?

[@johneishamyers2766]

I thought something was wrong with my sprinklers and come to find out I was programming it wrong so this video did help however now I notice my sprinklers only seem to work when I turn them on manually HELP!!!!!

[@annetterandolph8603]

How do you delete programming to start all iver

[@shirleydaniels9670]

How long do these timers last? Mine was working fine, then stopped. I've reset timer with your video and no water.

[@orbitsprinklers]

Should get many years. We have timers over 30 years old still running for some customers. If you're having issues Please reach out to our support team and they will get this resolved: www.orbitonline.com/contact-us/

[@chickywilly]

HELP! I just programmed the timer for my friend; it was fairly easy to do. However, the timer keeps reverting back to the initial 'factory' settings after just a few minutes. I reprogrammed the controller a few times again and somehow it is not saving the settings. Could you please provide some feedback or troubleshooting information? Thank you!

[@orbitsprinklers]

We're sorry to hear this. We would need more information to determine what is causing the problem. Please reach out to our support team and they will get this resolved: www.orbitonline.com/contact-us/

[@sbrinchman2077]

@@orbitsprinklers I was unclear with the manual AND the video if after each setting selected, does one need to press "Enter" to save it? In the video this was not always done. About half the time. Why?

[@JamesWilliams-rw2ww]

I followed the instructions but I have a station that runs constantly. I can't seem to get it to shut off regardless of what program I use to shut it off - even in the OFF position. It is like it has a mind of its own. Any suggestions?

[@Jim-kf5hm]

You most likely have a stuck valve for that zone. There are many videos on how to fix a stuck valve.

[@tonyyracheta7828]

I just want to open each valve manualy how do i do this with out doing it the way you have it on this video

[@orbitsprinklers]

This is the only way to run manual programs on this timer. It is possible to open valves by hand (depends on the valve). Usually this is done by turning the solenoid slightly.

[@zacchaudhry1507]

I set mine for 7am program A stations 1&2 and 7pm program B same stations as 1&2. 7am works every morning but 7pm doesn’t why??

[@orbitsprinklers]

We'd need to get more info to help resolve this one. Please reach out to our support team and they will get this resolved: www.orbitonline.com/contact-us/

[@dshibano2511]

Where is the reset button located?

[@Idontlikethisever]

It’s easy I get it 😂😂

[@DC-wg9zn]

Why is the clock not moving when I set the time/date?

[@michaeleplin9303]

how do I connect to pump to it

[@michaeleplin9303]

how do I connect the pump to it

[@agrippa7712]

What pump? There’s a sensor for rain

[@big_daddee]

Is there a way to have them start twice a day? I cant figure it out.

[@anephitegmail]

Watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqK8gqJ5pr-liJI

[@rickandleona1]

How to get the timer to flash after setting the start time

[@martinmondragon6083]

necesito instrucciones en español por favor

[@alexanderk4816]

Hi there, I m sorry I didn t really get how to program i.e. Station1 for 30 min and just after it finishes, Station 2 for another 30 min both on program A . Am I missing something?? Somebody could help?? Thanks in advance guys

[@papasito984]

Sort of in the same boat here, everyone continues to comment how well this video was (very suspicious) but no one actually answering any comments that ask for help. Not sure how the stations work

[@beautifulsky4481]

The constant flashing between the time of day and the next watering drives me NUTS!!! MY old one didn't do that. I hate this new unit.

[@carlabrunelle7884]

Still trying to settle timer

[@veronicarios4897]

How do I automatically turn on my orbit without waiting for the day and time to start ?

[@benjaminlagace7266]

Veronica Rios I am guessing you press the button to manual. Then select the station, but I haven't tried.

[@waynesalvador9925]

Nope.. That didn't work.. Geez you would think Orbit would be diligent enough to answer these comments. Bad Support

[@mikeschumacher9715]

You failed to cover the RAIN DELAY button

[@RedRandom23]

I honestly don't know why the company put that feature in I don't use it if I know it's going to rain I turn it to off and then on when it's not raining it's a stupid feature the company put it on the device.😅

[@louiscano6566]

How do I schedule b

[@orbitsprinklers]

When programming any of the parts of your timer (start time, run time, how often) you can press the A-B button at the bottom left and that will toggle between schedules A & B.

[@louiscano6566]

@@orbitsprinklers great thank you👍👍

[@HumeAdelaide-b8s]

Reinger Greens

[@Daleylife]

watched this video to see how the manual function works. can't seem to test the sprinklers and this video didn't cover it at all.

[@Daleylife]

Thank you for making the video and bringing it to my attention!

[@louking8431]

That's great but you fail to mention anything about how to set the dial to manual and making them instantly come on

[@michaeltan2222]

Did you get an answer to that? I’m trying to set to manual 😂

[@dianafredricksen539]

You never show how to set the A B so it is only A, I am having a hard time getting it to stay on A only. Also you sometimes push enter and sometimes you don't without saying anything about it. It is confusing. I have watched this video numerous times and have set my sprinklers by this video 3 times now and they keep coming on twice, They complete the cycle of the 5 stations twice through. I have noticed it the and shut it off before it got through the second cycle so I don't know if it would just keep repeating running through more than twice.

[@sbrinchman2077]

EXACTLY! And in Southern CA where water is very expensive who needs to water twice?

[@charlesjacobs460]

I did not watch the vidio as the easy step guide was easy to follow and set up the timer to come on twice daily. Every thing was working as advertised.

[@KazzForTheOneTime]

Spent an hour trying to make it work.....it wasnt connected to power

[@MaryPenrose-d4l]

Noble Estate

[@jimquantic]

not clear at all, there is "A", "B" and "AB" on mine. And the time flashed from one time to another.

[@blancagalleguillos6250]

por favor en español,urgente en español

[@maricaboschetti8272]

Vorrei in italiano, grazie

[@DorothySingh-o8v]

Anabel Ways

[@ask-mw5hk]

I program this piece of shit and it still says the next watering cycle will be Friday

[@JL-kt5bs]

Moved into a new house and the owners have this system onnthe outside. Oh well, looks like I lost the warranty. Effing idiots.

[@hambonemoerke3744]

The instructions make things even more complicated. The demonstration was not consistent when to press enter. Instructions are not clear when to use A_B or if I need to. Attempting to talk with a technician is just as confusing. I waited 92 minutes the first time and 47 minutes the second and the success was around 2. Orbit should remove EASY - it isn't. Possibly Rainbird will be a better solution.

[@richards9960]

hambone moerke I tried to contact them twice: once from toll free and other long disatance. Spent 30 minutes on hold and no answer for either line. I complained online. It said I didn’t meet all requirements. Arggg. Any help on getting this to work. I hear beats but no water flow. I turned valve on from outside but then it is flowing water directly to sprinkler but not timer. I have wiring to line 2 but unsure ifcto check cellanoid or rain bird valve . Could I use this with rain bird valve? I also had spliced line from cellanoid to this unit. Line 2 and com connected. Not releasing water. Any help is appreciated.

[@hiroshi138]

This was no help right off the bat since my unit, although nearly identical to the one in the video, the time/date function is combined on one selection and for the life of me I can't set the time. Oh well.

[@user-mr9uy9gj5l]

Set the time first and then keep scrolling through using the right direction arrow. You should then find that year month and date show up.

[@granspada4544]

Let me say this.. there is nothing easy about this piece of trash. It is the most useless machine I've used when it comes to simple watering. The manual mode should be simple, I just wanna sit down with a cold one and look at the water go yet it continues to turno off before the timed limit. F orbit.

[@Kat-ev7zl]

I’ve followed this program but only one station is watering and the rest of my plants are dying 🥹 help

[@BlueSky-kt1ps]

is there a way to override this and just turn it on manually when you want them on?

[@teresakeirsey1432]

How do you set timer to manual for easy orbit timer

[@americanpatriot4080]

Very helpful, thanks