Thank you Orbit, you have made water utter maddness. Simplify your timer, the old model worked just fine! I am not very satisfied. If I could return it - I would.
The instructions in the box had no indication on using the + and - keys to remove stations from each start time. Without this video I would have been completely lost. I'm a handy guy but could NOT figure that out without this video.
These comments make me feel better. I was trying to test manual, but could only get “all “ station option and not able to choose an individual station, now I know why.
@@Cornerstonecontractors you have to press one of the buttons, and then press it again, so it goes to 2, then you have to add some minutes and station 2 goes on
I'm feeling much better now I've read all of these stories of woe and frustration. I thought I was going mad.. Retrieved old and simpler ones with no multi-times option and so far working fine. Still gives twice a day with "Every 12 hours". I think my error here having gone over video, is that there is only a total of 3 start times altogether between both stations and not as I previously thought, 3 start times each zone.
Very correct. Leads one to believe to can have multiple start times x2 (each zone) I know orbit reads these. Please 1 official demo film done by a pro with teaching experience. The ‘help’ I got on the phone was useless.
Just hooked it up to run zone 1 at 5p for 25 minutes on program A, then zone 2 at 5:30p for 25 min on program B. 5p came and BOTH zones 1 and 2 opened up at the SAME TIME. The water pressure split between two hoses at the same time won't drive enough pressure to water both zones! The comments below from Orbit says that can't happen....but it did! Orbit - do I return the unit? My single zone Orbit on the other side of the house works perfectly. I think I am going to replace my two outlet timer with a split manifold and TWO SEPARATE ORBIT SINGLE ZONE controllers! Help!
Hello, this timer has the ability to run both outlets/station sequentially on the same program (A,B,C) or you could split them into different programs to run at different times. For example, if you wanted station 1 to run at 5AM and station 2 to run at 10AM, you could set program A to run only station 1 at 5AM, leaving station 2 unselected on that program, and then run station 2 on program B for 10AM, leaving station 1 unselected. Hope this answers the question.
If you have successfully programmed a station it will have a square around it. When the station is blinking it means you have selected it to program a time. Orbit could have done a better job in the instructions on how to program the different stations with different times.
Vergonzoso!!!! La traducción va tapando los movimientos que hace con los diferentes botones,rueda, Etc. Así que como si te duele la cabeza y te rascas la barriga: no vale absolutamente la barriga
This is the absolute hardest thing to program, I have ever encountered. I "think" I have it right and by no means want to do a test, because it will screw up my settings. I have moved this timer three times this year and each time I have to watch several tutorials for at least an 20 mins each to get it to where I think I have it right. This has to be easier! Seriously. It works well, when it works (have three single outlet) but this double is really not worth the frustration. My time is worth more than what I am wasting on making this thing program correctly. Bad instructions written inside package and one bad Orbit video. Also two other videos by a video help guy and he is just confusing as Orbit videos.
I agree. Orbit desperately need a usability analyst to redesign this system. UI/UX is a monster. (I did UX/UI design on clinical software for 15 years.)
I have the watering down for the sprinkler system set on station...although I don't know what stations are..are they the outlets? I have one side set to my sprinklers, the other is connected to a manual hose...I am trying to figure how to just use the hose pipe?
I use these to irrigate my trees @ my cypress tree nursery. They work great, but if you change the program be aware that it remembers the old program too and will water for both if not reset. There is a reset button of the front or you can reset by removing the battery. I also use a charcoal filter with this and it kills the chlorine in the water and the trees love it.
Hello, we're sorry to hear of the frustration and would be happy to help get this resolved. If you could reach out to us with your contact info via a private message on one of our social channels, we'll get in touch to get this working as expected. Thanks.
Hello from Holland, Europe. The instructies are clear however one station always stays on no matter how I program it even after a reset. Could someone help put here? Thank you in advance. Verena
Absolutely one of the most user-unfriendly products I’ve used. Even though everything is set as per instructions, both stations will not run at the same time. Despite multiple resets and varying attempts to make both run at the same time, I cannot get it to work. Luckily my Lowe’s accepts opened items for returns.
Can you set station 1 to run at 5am MWF and station 2 to run at 5am T Th sat? I can't seem to get it to work that way. I set A to be station 1 and B to be station 2 but when i to go how long it will only show the last station i set. Getting a little frustrated.
I have only 1 program setup. I would like for BOTH station 1 AND station 2 to start watering at 5:00AM. I can only get station 1 to water at 5:00AM, and then station 2 turns on only after station 1 is finished. Is there a way to have both stations start watering at the same time?
@@richardmcnulty6928 Unfortunately no. We actually aren't aware of any sprinkler timer by us or any manufacturer that does this. The reason is because sprinklers systems (hose end or underground) are calibrated and designed that the decrease in pressure from having multiple stations operating at once would be too much of a decrease to properly run the sprinklers.
I can’t tell which station is selected. I’m trying to test drip irrigation system on station #2 . Is the selected station the one that is blinking or the one with the box around it? Throughout the printed instructions as well as this video I was unable to find this term explained. I pressed the manual button (with timer on auto) and then the station button to select the desired station. It probably would have worked fine except I had no idea how to tell which station was selected because I could not find that addressed in either the printed or video instructions. Maybe if the timer had two seconds more lag before it started to water in manual mode and/or the video went a tiny bit slower I would have a fighting chance. I loved the first Orbit timer but it was a single output and I needed two “stations “ when I split my drip system for better performance.
I have had Orbits for years (2 & 4) units. I know how to program and to go manual. For the first time, they work expel water. Digital is on, batteries are good. Screen says water should be coming out, but it doesn’t. Filter clogged(?) How do I clean it(?)
Mine works fine, it took a few tries to get it all synchronized, but i Love it. My only question is, can i clear all of the times out and start from the beginning?
yes. near the manual/clear button you'll see a small, recessed button, which will reset the timer to factory settings. you will likely need the end of a paper clip or ballpoint pen to press it.
the video would be very helpful , if you show us the indication of the keys: + / -, arrow, the blink, the A, B, C and how to change from station 1 to station 2 . after several unsuccessful attempts, I brought it to Home Depot , not any employee can help by reading the instruction , only a young guy from college opened this clip in his i pad , but he gave up because no clear instruction to time for station #2. please help !!!!
The start time that you select will be used for both stations one after another, if you want only one station to start, then press minuas remove one station and select a different start time for the other station.
I can’t figure out different start times for different stations to save my life. This time is very difficult and needs to have the option to select station 1 and time and select station 2 and time
Do you need a pressure relief valve between the hose bib and the Orbit unit so you don't blow out your drip system if you have the faucet turned up high to use a hose (if you have the faucet split between a regular hose and the Orbit unit)?
Unfortunately both stations will not come on at the same time. A work around is to purchase a y fitting. Screw the timer to your spigot. Then screw the y fitting to the station 1 outlet. Then screw both hoses to the y fitting. After programming, the timer will keep track of the one station, but distribute water through both hoses. I used this to keep track of the time my two misters are on on my 2 outside ac condensers to help in the heat of our Texas summer days.
I've noticed a problem with this and the one zone (604469) timers. A low battery can cause the unit to get stuck on, not shut off, until the batteries are replaced. You need to add a voltage condition display to say, "Change Battery Soon" so unit will still operate; but allow the customer to change batteries before a problem occurs. When the half battery is lit, the unit will not function. Just making you aware.
That is correct. None of our timers allow for more than one station to be on at once. This is because the associated pressure drop is usually too much and sprinklers don't function correctly.
I have it programmed correctly and set to AUTO but when I turn the faucet it just starts flowing water through my hose and station 2 (which I do not have a hose connected to) 🤷♂️
I will need to phone for assistance. Is it me or the video? I simply cannot understand how to set this timer up. And will I be able to request written directions? I own 5 timers and this is the only one that is too confusing to program.
They go off stations for everything except How Often, then it’s just the zones which explains nothing. I’m thinking “clear as mud” is being charitable!!!
For some reason i cant get station 1 and 2 to run at the same time. I set both of for 90 minutes but 1 will come on and not the other. What am i doin wrong?
Easiest solution is to buy a Melnor. They are intuitive and genuinely simple to program. Orbit cannot provide how to set different start times for the two stations. When I try to set station two, it seems to overide what I set for station one...... Like I said, my Melnor was easy to set 4 stations, each with 3 start times, the first time through with no confusion.
"Orbit cannot provide how to set different start times for the two stations" EXACTLY the problem I'm having! I finally programed station 1 start time on "A" time setting and station 2 on the "B" time setting. Just a work around for now...
I just don’t understand if I set an 8am, 12pm and 7pm I then need to set how often. How to I make this happen every day. Why does this need to be so complicated
Will you please set my timer? This video is really way too fast. It's like listening to a court reporter. If I send you my Orbital timer with my desired start/stop times, frequency etc. will you please set my timer
Paul, we'd be more than happy to walk you through it over the phone (so you don't need to wait a couple of weeks between sending and receiving your timer), to make sure that you have all the assistance you need to program your timer in the way you want it. Please contact our Support team at 1-800-488-6156. Thanks!
I could not disagree with you more. And, somehow I wonder if you work for Orvis to write such a ridiculous comment. I'm on hold now for the second time (I gave up the first time after 45 minutes) I'm now on hold for 40 minutes and trying to figure it out on youtube. I really can't believe anyone would say thier customer service is good. In fact, i know you are an employee.
An important statement in this video is that the default is both stations but they work "consecutively" when programmed to work at the same time! You could consider that they would work concurrently if you chose the same time; however, they follow each other.
Hello, sorry for the confusion. none of our timers will open more than one valve at a time. if both are programmed for the same time, they will open in sequence.
Hello, there may be some issues with the internals of the timer. Please reach out to our support team and they will get this resolved: www.orbitonline.com/contact-us/
I only programmed station 1. When I turned on the supply, water came gushing out of station 2. Is this suppose to happen or do I need to cap it? This dumb thing also went off at 10:30pm when I set the timer to 10:30am. Crappy product. Returning to the store.
I got the same timer in this video and programmed station 1 and 2 for the time in the evening o want to come on and just like someone else said in the comments section 1 runs for the allowed time and shuts off then section 2 turns on and runs it's time
@@orbitsprinklers You say this is the correct behavior but at 1:41 into the video it says you can run both simultaneously if both stations are picked. It worked that way the first time but after the first time it lights up both stations and then station 2 goes off when it starts.
This may sounds weird but I just got this timer today and I had both stations running at the same time as in all my sprinklers were on and then after that I can’t get all of them on anymore. I know you guys say that both stations can’t be on at the same time, station 2 would run after station 1 if they were set to the same time. So are you sure there’s no way to have both station on at the same time?
Hello, if they are both running at the same time that could indicate a hardware issue with the timer. Please reach out to our support team and they will get this resolved: www.orbitonline.com/contact-us/
I have received a replacement timer as the first one would not switch off once it started. I am still having problems with the replacement despite having found the video which helps a bit. I can program one station or the other. I cannot get it to switch automatically from one to the other. The whole idea is to have 2 sections of garden watered on different frequencies so it can look after itself if we are away. It is not very user friendly whereas the older single outlet timer is still fantastic and reliable.
Same problem for me. Was working for one season then first time I used it next season it never turned off after starting. I figured this was due to my having made a mistake in programming. So I'm reviewing the instructions and instructional videos, like this one, and still can't get it to work the way I think it should work. It looks like such a high quality timer being of heavy construction so I thought it would be pretty solid.
this video is hilarious. i programmed two basic schedules for my neighbor on this device, without any instructions. i think this video seems overly complicated because it tries to describe every scenario possible. main thing to understand is "the box around something means it's selected/activated" and using +/- changes that if it's flashing.
Did you figure out how to set different start times for the EACH station? Example: I want station #1 to start at 6:30am and station #2 to start at 6:45am
We apologize for the confusion. ABC refers to start times. Within each start time you can choose how long to run each station. Stations are the outlets. Station 1 is on the left (looking at the timer), station 2 on the right.
We'd need to get in touch with you to diagnose this problem further. Could you send us your contact info via a private message on our social media (linked on our youtube profile page)?
I have seven single-port Orbit timers and they are reliable and the simplest brand I have ever used. This two-port model is incredibly difficult to program so you'll probably end up getting it wrong too. It's completely counterintuitive compared to the simple one-port model. My advice would be to only buy the simple model
I just cannot get this to work. It will start the first watering on A as programmed at 11am but will not start the second on B at 5 pm. The settings all look fine station 2, which has a little box around it. With difficulty I removed station 1 as I use that when I hose which I have to do at the moment because I cannot get Orbit to work. It takes days too as if you miss a cycle you have to wait 24 hours for it to start again and the same thing happens, first time OK second nothing. Could someone help me please? What am I doing wrong? What am I missing? Do you think I need a replacement? Is there an easier way? I am finding this difficult. It looks easy but it ain't!
I cannot seem to get station 2 to open on the timer, the only way I can get water through station 2 is to press manual, to de-select station1, arrow button.
Ok got it sorted, if you are struggling with this. 1&2 will not run together, but will run consecutively. If you set A/1&2 for 6:30am for 30mins, 1 will start at 6:30, 2 is in the que and will start at 7:00.
We're sorry to hear this. If you could send us your contact info via private message on one of the social channels linked below, we'll get in touch to get this resolved.
This should definitely be made clear in the instructions. I was having the same “issue” and did the same exact thing. Just a simple note would have saved time.
I just bought a 96782 and I am NOT impressed. The small piece of paper which came with it has small print. Would it be possible for the people who sell this thing to reassign some of their idle people from the video production department and instead have them write a real manual for this thing?
The Orbit timer does not work well. I set the time and everything else correctly but then the setting change by itself with a different setting and therefore does not work as intended. The first timer did not work well. Then I bought another one thinking that this one will work better but NO! I have to recheck the setting all the time. Very disappointed. I am done with Orbit!
Rediculous. Instructions on TH-cam don't work. Try to call or Chat with someone....won't respond or the operator has no one that can assist. Answer? RETURN NOW. Think about it. If you desire to make a change on what you get someone to program your timer....how are you going to make a change? Unbelieveable. One would think that this company would make helping someone to program.....a priority. The answer is....RETURN IT!!!!
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When I select A and choose station 1 for start time at 5AM then turn to how long for 20 minutes and turn to how often for Tues, Thurs & Sat, then rotate knob to auto and proceed and rotate to C flashing, I choose station 1 again, and choose 4PM, then rotate knob to How long and choose station 1, BUT I WANT TO CHOOSE LESS TIME for watering IN STATION 1 , say 5 minutes and proceed with how often as Tues Thurs and Sat and turn to auto. I notice that my duration of watering time has now changed in start time A, station 1 from 20 minutes now to 5 minutes, why? What I had entered in C , station 1 for 5 mutes has now changed my watering duration in Start time A, Station 1, why? Can't I change the length of watering time for each separate station 1 and 2 in each separate segmented A,B,C start times?
I want to split the watering to two zones. I want to water each zone for 20 minutes 2 or 3 times per day every day staggered so only one is on at any time and between each there's a couple hours for the well to replenish the water reserve. When it rains I want to be able shut it off and not have to reprogram the times. Can the two outlet do this?
Yes you can do this. Can I explain it not really. Hypothetically Set the 'A' Timer: Zone 1 start time for 8am for 20 minutes. Set Zone 2 start time for 830am for 20 minutes. Repeat for Timer 'B' and Timer 'C'. Noon start time and 4pm start time. As long as the Zone 2 start time is longer than Zone 1 duration. What you want to do will work. The Video describes a Rain scenario.
Orbit, a humble suggestion: Consider making a visual example using some footage of a 2-area lawn, showing sprinklers coming on, how long they run, then shutting off, as a user programs the device. This tutorial lacks ANY relevance or context of what will happen, and how to cause that thing to happen with the un-intuitive settings. I am *completely* lost.
I hate this timer. I bought one last year and couldn't figure out how to use it. Thought maybe this year they might have upgraded the directions or settings, so I bought a new one. Nope. Mistake. Instructions still don't work. Printed ones that come with timer or this video. I follow everything to the letter for Station One: A, B and C and then when I set Station Two, all of my settings from Station One are changed to the new settings I have entered for Station Two. I doesn't need to be this confusing. I used to have another water timer (which I can't find - otherwise, I would have bought one of those!) I am done with Orbit timers. Very displeased. Yet again.
We're sorry for the confusion. Hopefully we can clarify. The best way to approach this timer is going clockwise around the dial. first, set the start time for A B or C. On each of these you can select one or both of the stations, but keep in mind that the ABC settings refer to start times in which the zones will run in sequence, one after another. So you cannot have station run at different times on the same program. To have them run at different start times, they need to be on separate schedules (ABC). Here's an example scenario. Say I wanted to water station 1 for 15 minutes and i wanted it to start at 5AM. And say I wanted to water station 2 for 30 minutes and wanted that to start at 8 AM. If i put both on start time A, station 1 will run at 5AM for 15 minutes, but station 2 will start at 5:15 and run for 30 minutes; not what I wanted. So, I put station 1 on start time A for 5AM (for 15 minutes), then I put station 2 on start time B for 8 AM (for 30 minutes). In this case it will run as desired.
I finally solved this puzzle. Step 1: Get the biggest hammer you can find. Step 2: Smash your Orbit Model 24713 into the smallest pieces you can. Step 3: Buy a different brand, and follow the easy instructions. Done!
Station 2 does nothing. Won't save any programming. Station one works fine. Station 2 has no problem working if I use the manual on button but timer programming for it will not save.
A total pain in the butt to program. There was a guy who demonstrated slowly so you could see what the screen does when a button is pushed but I can’t find his vid
Could you have possibly made this any more difficult to program? Try to have your instructor slow down a good bit so it would be possible to keep up. Right now I just feel like taking a hammer to this thing.
Thank you Orbit, you have made water utter maddness. Simplify your timer, the old model worked just fine! I am not very satisfied. If I could return it - I would.
Note the disclaimer, obit knows they have complicated this program beyond reason.
Really kiss
The instructions in the box had no indication on using the + and - keys to remove stations from each start time. Without this video I would have been completely lost. I'm a handy guy but could NOT figure that out without this video.
Where can I get a printed copy of the instructions?
Thank you. It seemed simple to me.
These comments make me feel better. I was trying to test manual, but could only get “all “ station option and not able to choose an individual station, now I know why.
I can't get any water to come out of station 2. Not impressed with this thing.
Yes, how the F, do I get station 2 on manual. This is way too hard, I’m going to the pub.
Anyone figured this out?
@@Cornerstonecontractors you have to press one of the buttons, and then press it again, so it goes to 2, then you have to add some minutes and station 2 goes on
I'm feeling much better now I've read all of these stories of woe and frustration. I thought I was going mad.. Retrieved old and simpler ones with no multi-times option and so far working fine. Still gives twice a day with "Every 12 hours". I think my error here having gone over video, is that there is only a total of 3 start times altogether between both stations and not as I previously thought, 3 start times each zone.
How do I get the time to be regular time NOT MILITARY TIME?
Very correct. Leads one to believe to can have multiple start times x2 (each zone)
I know orbit reads these. Please 1 official demo film done by a pro with teaching experience. The ‘help’ I got on the phone was useless.
So what old timer did you get?? Because we all want to know so we can find one too.
Hi bought one of these used. I only need 1 hookup. Is there supposed to be a cap for the second port?
No, It’s the menu
can you have one of the 2 outlets water different days of the week?
Yes
Just hooked it up to run zone 1 at 5p for 25 minutes on program A, then zone 2 at 5:30p for 25 min on program B. 5p came and BOTH zones 1 and 2 opened up at the SAME TIME. The water pressure split between two hoses at the same time won't drive enough pressure to water both zones! The comments below from Orbit says that can't happen....but it did! Orbit - do I return the unit? My single zone Orbit on the other side of the house works perfectly. I think I am going to replace my two outlet timer with a split manifold and TWO SEPARATE ORBIT SINGLE ZONE controllers! Help!
Why do I keep getting two different times on the screen of my orbit timer eg 24-39 3:49which cones up after the actual normal tine of day
Can you set different days for each station or is it just different times for each station, but same days? This part is confusing me.
On the second station can you use it to just water plants. Also, how
Can I have different timings for the two different outlets? Does a station relate to an outlet - so is outlet 1, station 1 on the timer? Thanks
Hello, this timer has the ability to run both outlets/station sequentially on the same program (A,B,C) or you could split them into different programs to run at different times. For example, if you wanted station 1 to run at 5AM and station 2 to run at 10AM, you could set program A to run only station 1 at 5AM, leaving station 2 unselected on that program, and then run station 2 on program B for 10AM, leaving station 1 unselected. Hope this answers the question.
@@orbitsprinklers Still confused!!!
If you have successfully programmed a station it will have a square around it. When the station is blinking it means you have selected it to program a time. Orbit could have done a better job in the instructions on how to program the different stations with different times.
Vergonzoso!!!! La traducción va tapando los movimientos que hace con los diferentes botones,rueda, Etc. Así que como si te duele la cabeza y te rascas la barriga: no vale absolutamente la barriga
This is the absolute hardest thing to program, I have ever encountered. I "think" I have it right and by no means want to do a test, because it will screw up my settings. I have moved this timer three times this year and each time I have to watch several tutorials for at least an 20 mins each to get it to where I think I have it right. This has to be easier! Seriously. It works well, when it works (have three single outlet) but this double is really not worth the frustration. My time is worth more than what I am wasting on making this thing program correctly. Bad instructions written inside package and one bad Orbit video. Also two other videos by a video help guy and he is just confusing as Orbit videos.
I agree. Orbit desperately need a usability analyst to redesign this system. UI/UX is a monster. (I did UX/UI design on clinical software for 15 years.)
@@CarlBechtold I came here to see what other's experiences were, got an "ear-full". Agree the UI is "not intuitive" like my Melnor 4 station.
I have the watering down for the sprinkler system set on station...although I don't know what stations are..are they the outlets? I have one side set to my sprinklers, the other is connected to a manual hose...I am trying to figure how to just use the hose pipe?
Yes, stations are the outlets.
I use these to irrigate my trees @ my cypress tree nursery. They work great, but if you change the program be aware that it remembers the old program too and will water for both if not reset. There is a reset button of the front or you can reset by removing the battery. I also use a charcoal filter with this and it kills the chlorine in the water and the trees love it.
this has got to be the most difficult timer I have ever used.
Hello, we're sorry to hear of the frustration and would be happy to help get this resolved. If you could reach out to us with your contact info via a private message on one of our social channels, we'll get in touch to get this working as expected. Thanks.
Hello from Holland, Europe. The instructies are clear however one station always stays on no matter how I program it even after a reset. Could someone help put here? Thank you in advance. Verena
Orbit. This is the worst most complicated timer I have ever used.
I had to get an L shaped device to connect to the faucet. I forgot what direction to turn the timer on. Hate I got this timer
Melnor isn't any better. Gilmour doesn't seem to be readily available in the retail market now.
Absolutely one of the most user-unfriendly products I’ve used. Even though everything is set as per instructions, both stations will not run at the same time. Despite multiple resets and varying attempts to make both run at the same time, I cannot get it to work. Luckily my Lowe’s accepts opened items for returns.
This timer will only run both channels in manual mode I've seen on other reviews.
Are you able to program stations 1 and 2 to start and run simultaneously?
Yes
No, at least I haven't been able to.
Can you set station 1 to run at 5am MWF and station 2 to run at 5am T Th sat? I can't seem to get it to work that way. I set A to be station 1 and B to be station 2 but when i to go how long it will only show the last station i set. Getting a little frustrated.
I can not get both outlets to work together in manual mode. Only one at a time.
How to I disable the second outlet on this unit..?
Mine is stuck open as well. Might be a default
I have only 1 program setup. I would like for BOTH station 1 AND station 2 to start watering at 5:00AM. I can only get station 1 to water at 5:00AM, and then station 2 turns on only after station 1 is finished. Is there a way to have both stations start watering at the same time?
Hello, what you are describing is not possible. None of our times will allow for more than one station to be on at a time.
Orbit Irrigation - thanks for your reply. Do any of the Orbit timers allow for more than 1 station to be activated at the same time?
@@richardmcnulty6928 Unfortunately no. We actually aren't aware of any sprinkler timer by us or any manufacturer that does this. The reason is because sprinklers systems (hose end or underground) are calibrated and designed that the decrease in pressure from having multiple stations operating at once would be too much of a decrease to properly run the sprinklers.
Ok so I'm definitely a novice. I got the time set up but do I keep my faucet on at all times? Advanced people please help?
Yes, once this is set up you would keep your faucet on at all times during the watering season.
Is there an instruction booklet online, please?
With all timers I've purchased the printed instruction sheet has the print too small. On-line PDF instructions would be very helpful.
I can’t tell which station is selected. I’m trying to test drip irrigation system on station #2 . Is the selected station the one that is blinking or the one with the box around it? Throughout the printed instructions as well as this video I was unable to find this term explained. I pressed the manual button (with timer on auto) and then the station button to select the desired station. It probably would have worked fine except I had no idea how to tell which station was selected because I could not find that addressed in either the printed or video instructions. Maybe if the timer had two seconds more lag before it started to water in manual mode and/or the video went a tiny bit slower I would have a fighting chance. I loved the first Orbit timer but it was a single output and I needed two “stations “ when I split my drip system for better performance.
LOL. Box around it. Video describes it at 1:40, it is in text on the left side of screen, while she presses and explains the buttons.
I have had Orbits for years
(2 & 4) units. I know how to program and to go manual. For the first time, they work expel water. Digital is on, batteries are good. Screen says water should be coming out, but it doesn’t.
Filter clogged(?) How do I clean it(?)
Is there a way to set an end time? For instance if I want to water every hour from 9AM -6 PM but not keep watering into the evening?
You can have 6 start times to water.
Mine works fine, it took a few tries to get it all synchronized, but i Love it. My only question is, can i clear all of the times out and start from the beginning?
yes. near the manual/clear button you'll see a small, recessed button, which will reset the timer to factory settings. you will likely need the end of a paper clip or ballpoint pen to press it.
Right, I know why, it's too f..... Complicated
the video would be very helpful , if you show us the indication of the keys: + / -, arrow, the blink, the A, B, C and how to change from station 1 to station 2 .
after several unsuccessful attempts, I brought it to Home Depot , not any employee can help by reading the instruction , only a young guy from college opened this clip in his i pad , but he gave up because no clear instruction to time for station #2.
please help !!!!
The start time that you select will be used for both stations one after another, if you want only one station to start, then press minuas remove one station and select a different start time for the other station.
I can’t figure out different start times for different stations to save my life. This time is very difficult and needs to have the option to select station 1 and time and select station 2 and time
It is 2021 and we still have 1900’s timers.
What happens if programs overlap?
Do you need a pressure relief valve between the hose bib and the Orbit unit so you don't blow out your drip system if you have the faucet turned up high to use a hose (if you have the faucet split between a regular hose and the Orbit unit)?
I turn the dial but the arrow is not shifting to the desired destination - trying to set clock after replacing batteries ? What have I missed ?
same problem here with a single outlet version.. replaced batteries and now turning the dial does no longer have any impact; unit seems bricked..
I feel like I need an engineering degree to use this. I’m lost at about :30.
me too
Was easy. Lol
She lost me after she said simplicity, lol
Unfortunately both stations will not come on at the same time. A work around is to purchase a y fitting. Screw the timer to your spigot. Then screw the y fitting to the station 1 outlet. Then screw both hoses to the y fitting. After programming, the timer will keep track of the one station, but distribute water through both hoses. I used this to keep track of the time my two misters are on on my 2 outside ac condensers to help in the heat of our Texas summer days.
The work-around is to throw your Orbit in the trash, and buy a different brand.
I must agree with you! I just bought a couple of pop up canopies to go over my outside A/C units. I am tired of stringing those misters!
I've noticed a problem with this and the one zone (604469) timers. A low battery can cause the unit to get stuck on, not shut off, until the batteries are replaced. You need to add a voltage condition display to say, "Change Battery Soon" so unit will still operate; but allow the customer to change batteries before a problem occurs. When the half battery is lit, the unit will not function. Just making you aware.
I want to use only one outlet for timed watering. If I hook up a hose to the other one I can’t get any water to come out. Surely this is possible?
Yes, you can do this via the manual watering process at 5:00.
Use the manual setting or use a Y connection before adding the timer.
So, station 1 & 2 will not work at the same time?
That is correct. None of our timers allow for more than one station to be on at once. This is because the associated pressure drop is usually too much and sprinklers don't function correctly.
I have it programmed correctly and set to AUTO but when I turn the faucet it just starts flowing water through my hose and station 2 (which I do not have a hose connected to) 🤷♂️
Which connector is station 1?
when looking at the timer, station 1 is on the left.
两个出水口能否设置不同时间 我一直弄都弄不来 那位朋友能否教我一下 我非常感谢
I can’t get it to turn on manually
I will need to phone for assistance. Is it me or the video? I simply cannot understand how to set this timer up. And will I be able to request written directions? I own 5 timers and this is the only one that is too confusing to program.
Please reach out to our support team and they will get this resolved: www.orbitonline.com/contact-us/
What other easier timers do you have. I’d be interested.
Melnor isn't any easier.
Is there a way to keep the timer from opening at night? I want every 4 hours, but not in the middle of the night.
Why can't you do different start times on the same letter?
Great video until it gets to "how often", then clear as mud.
g shell
I’m glad I’m not the only one
@@StarGazer3261997 Awful, and customer service is an oxy-moron with this company.
I agree. Could she talk faster?🙄
They go off stations for everything except How Often, then it’s just the zones which explains nothing. I’m thinking “clear as mud” is being charitable!!!
8😊😊😊Moo😊@@StarGazer3261997
For some reason i cant get station 1 and 2 to run at the same time. I set both of for 90 minutes but 1 will come on and not the other. What am i doin wrong?
They will run consecutively.
Could you go faster, I almost got some of that...
You can change the speed of the video to slow it down. Just switch it to “grade school dropout” and you should be good.
I’m just playing with you.
Why does only station 1 work but both stations are squared
Easiest solution is to buy a Melnor. They are intuitive and genuinely simple to program. Orbit cannot provide how to set different start times for the two stations. When I try to set station two, it seems to overide what I set for station one...... Like I said, my Melnor was easy to set 4 stations, each with 3 start times, the first time through with no confusion.
"Orbit cannot provide how to set different start times for the two stations" EXACTLY the problem I'm having! I finally programed station 1 start time on "A" time setting and station 2 on the "B" time setting. Just a work around for now...
I just don’t understand if I set an 8am, 12pm and 7pm I then need to set how often. How to I make this happen every day. Why does this need to be so complicated
Will you please set my timer? This video is really way too fast. It's like listening to a court reporter. If I send you my Orbital timer with my desired start/stop times, frequency etc. will you please set my timer
Paul, we'd be more than happy to walk you through it over the phone (so you don't need to wait a couple of weeks between sending and receiving your timer), to make sure that you have all the assistance you need to program your timer in the way you want it. Please contact our Support team at 1-800-488-6156. Thanks!
I'll buy a different brand, and toss this timer in the trash.
Orbit has such great customer service
I could not disagree with you more. And, somehow I wonder if you work for Orvis to write such a ridiculous comment. I'm on hold now for the second time (I gave up the first time after 45 minutes) I'm now on hold for 40 minutes and trying to figure it out on youtube. I really can't believe anyone would say thier customer service is good. In fact, i know you are an employee.
You are JOKING of course?? Worst ever!!!
This works great ! It helped my dogs to get a fresher backyard during hot summer days.
An important statement in this video is that the default is both stations but they work "consecutively" when programmed to work at the same time! You could consider that they would work concurrently if you chose the same time; however, they follow each other.
Do you mean that one runs for the duration you set, and then the second one starts after the first station ends?
@@jacobbuchanan5322 Yes
I bought two. And on both of them, only one port opens at the programmed time although both are set to open. What gives!?
Hello, sorry for the confusion. none of our timers will open more than one valve at a time. if both are programmed for the same time, they will open in sequence.
@@orbitsprinklers That would be a nice thing to make clear!
I followed but when move to auto the valve doesn't shut down the water still running help please
Hello, there may be some issues with the internals of the timer. Please reach out to our support team and they will get this resolved: www.orbitonline.com/contact-us/
When I press the manual button it doesn't do anything.
I can't get a seal without the water leaking.
I only programmed station 1. When I turned on the supply, water came gushing out of station 2. Is this suppose to happen or do I need to cap it? This dumb thing also went off at 10:30pm when I set the timer to 10:30am. Crappy product. Returning to the store.
Please give full instructions with the timer. I think I have it now. BTW, the plastic case it comes in is very hard to open.
Yes, I almost put a knife into the palm of my hand...🤔
I got the same timer in this video and programmed station 1 and 2 for the time in the evening o want to come on and just like someone else said in the comments section 1 runs for the allowed time and shuts off then section 2 turns on and runs it's time
Hello, this is the correct behavior. None of our timers will have both stations come on at the same time. They always come on one after another.
@@orbitsprinklers You say this is the correct behavior but at 1:41 into the video it says you can run both simultaneously if both stations are picked. It worked that way the first time but after the first time it lights up both stations and then station 2 goes off when it starts.
This may sounds weird but I just got this timer today and I had both stations running at the same time as in all my sprinklers were on and then after that I can’t get all of them on anymore. I know you guys say that both stations can’t be on at the same time, station 2 would run after station 1 if they were set to the same time. So are you sure there’s no way to have both station on at the same time?
Hello, if they are both running at the same time that could indicate a hardware issue with the timer. Please reach out to our support team and they will get this resolved: www.orbitonline.com/contact-us/
@@orbitsprinklersDo we know how long roughly the batteries last if we have just 1 station turning on for 15 mins alternate day?
Set it to manually run at both stations and then it overrides and only runs at station 1… please help
I’m going to return this product if there’s no resolution to this. It does not function as it is supposed to
Maybe Orbit can have classes at the community college for a semester or 2. That wld seen easier. Well I’ll go give it a try. See what happens.
I have received a replacement timer as the first one would not switch off once it started. I am still having problems with the replacement despite having found the video which helps a bit. I can program one station or the other. I cannot get it to switch automatically from one to the other. The whole idea is to have 2 sections of garden watered on different frequencies so it can look after itself if we are away. It is not very user friendly whereas the older single outlet timer is still fantastic and reliable.
Same problem for me. Was working for one season then first time I used it next season it never turned off after starting. I figured this was due to my having made a mistake in programming. So I'm reviewing the instructions and instructional videos, like this one, and still can't get it to work the way I think it should work. It looks like such a high quality timer being of heavy construction so I thought it would be pretty solid.
this video is hilarious. i programmed two basic schedules for my neighbor on this device, without any instructions. i think this video seems overly complicated because it tries to describe every scenario possible. main thing to understand is "the box around something means it's selected/activated" and using +/- changes that if it's flashing.
Did you figure out how to set different start times for the EACH station? Example: I want station #1 to start at 6:30am and station #2 to start at 6:45am
A,B,C,????? 1,2???? WHICH IS WHAT. HOW ABOUT TELLING US WHICH OUTLET IS #1? SINCE THERE ARE NO LABELS ON THE TIMER ITSELF!!!!!!!!!!!!
We apologize for the confusion. ABC refers to start times. Within each start time you can choose how long to run each station. Stations are the outlets. Station 1 is on the left (looking at the timer), station 2 on the right.
This thing is not easy to program to me ..
Only statiom 1 works for us. Our station 2 doesn't off. Please help?
We'd need to get in touch with you to diagnose this problem further. Could you send us your contact info via a private message on our social media (linked on our youtube profile page)?
Orbit Irrigation my dual zone timer only let's station 1 turn on,I bought 2,and both are doing the same thing,please help
JC Howie mine is doing the same thing,did you figure yours out?
Can this be set up without being connected to the water source while watching this confusing video?
I think so.
I have seven single-port Orbit timers and they are reliable and the simplest brand I have ever used. This two-port model is incredibly difficult to program so you'll probably end up getting it wrong too. It's completely counterintuitive compared to the simple one-port model. My advice would be to only buy the simple model
Anyone else’s water pressure drops significantly with this? Any solution?
I have a 4 port water outlet that connect to my Orbit timer to sprinkle 4 hoses- can that work ?
Certainly it will work, but not quite sure what the operation you're looking for is?
I just cannot get this to work. It will start the first watering on A as programmed at 11am but will not start the second on B at 5 pm. The settings all look fine station 2, which has a little box around it. With difficulty I removed station 1 as I use that when I hose which I have to do at the moment because I cannot get Orbit to work. It takes days too as if you miss a cycle you have to wait 24 hours for it to start again and the same thing happens, first time OK second nothing. Could someone help me please? What am I doing wrong? What am I missing? Do you think I need a replacement? Is there an easier way? I am finding this difficult. It looks easy but it ain't!
The same
I gave up and took it back!
I have the same issue, have it set for 6 am daily every 12 hrs for an hour. Only one station comes on every single time
same, have to take it back. Buggy software
I cannot seem to get station 2 to open on the timer, the only way I can get water through station 2 is to press manual, to de-select station1, arrow button.
Ok got it sorted, if you are struggling with this. 1&2 will not run together, but will run consecutively. If you set A/1&2 for 6:30am for 30mins, 1 will start at 6:30, 2 is in the que and will start at 7:00.
We're sorry to hear this. If you could send us your contact info via private message on one of the social channels linked below, we'll get in touch to get this resolved.
This should definitely be made clear in the instructions. I was having the same “issue” and did the same exact thing. Just a simple note would have saved time.
I just bought a 96782 and I am NOT impressed. The small piece of paper which came with it has small print. Would it be possible for the people who sell this thing to reassign some of their idle people from the video production department and instead have them write a real manual for this thing?
I agree. Too difficult to program.
The Orbit timer does not work well. I set the time and everything else correctly but then the setting change by itself with a different setting and therefore does not work as intended. The first timer did not work well. Then I bought another one thinking that this one will work better but NO! I have to recheck the setting all the time. Very disappointed. I am done with Orbit!
Rediculous. Instructions on TH-cam don't work. Try to call or Chat with someone....won't respond or the operator has no one that can assist. Answer? RETURN NOW. Think about it. If you desire to make a change on what you get someone to program your timer....how are you going to make a change? Unbelieveable. One would think that this company would make helping someone to program.....a priority. The answer is....RETURN IT!!!!
When I select A and choose station 1 for start time at 5AM then turn to how long for 20 minutes and turn to how often for Tues, Thurs & Sat, then rotate knob to auto and proceed and rotate to C flashing, I choose station 1 again, and choose 4PM, then rotate knob to How long and choose station 1, BUT I WANT TO CHOOSE LESS TIME for watering IN STATION 1 , say 5 minutes and proceed with how often as Tues Thurs and Sat and turn to auto. I notice that my duration of watering time has now changed in start time A, station 1 from 20 minutes now to 5 minutes, why? What I had entered in C , station 1 for 5 mutes has now changed my watering duration in Start time A, Station 1, why? Can't I change the length of watering time for each separate station 1 and 2 in each separate segmented A,B,C start times?
Unfortunately on this timer, you cannot change the amount of minutes on a station for different times or days
I want to split the watering to two zones. I want to water each zone for 20 minutes 2 or 3 times per day every day staggered so only one is on at any time and between each there's a couple hours for the well to replenish the water reserve. When it rains I want to be able shut it off and not have to reprogram the times. Can the two outlet do this?
Yes you can do this. Can I explain it not really.
Hypothetically Set the 'A' Timer: Zone 1 start time for 8am for 20 minutes. Set Zone 2 start time for 830am for 20 minutes. Repeat for Timer 'B' and Timer 'C'. Noon start time and 4pm start time.
As long as the Zone 2 start time is longer than Zone 1 duration. What you want to do will work.
The Video describes a Rain scenario.
This video helped me program our timer; the instructions that came with it are not correct for the model we have.
I agree.
Orbit, a humble suggestion: Consider making a visual example using some footage of a 2-area lawn, showing sprinklers coming on, how long they run, then shutting off, as a user programs the device. This tutorial lacks ANY relevance or context of what will happen, and how to cause that thing to happen with the un-intuitive settings. I am *completely* lost.
Every year I have to watch this video to program this because it's not intuitive. I have a Melnor that is easy to program, no instructions required.
Very confused. I bought this Orbit one hoping it was easier to operate than the Melnor...NOT!
I hate this timer. I bought one last year and couldn't figure out how to use it. Thought maybe this year they might have upgraded the directions or settings, so I bought a new one. Nope. Mistake. Instructions still don't work. Printed ones that come with timer or this video. I follow everything to the letter for Station One: A, B and C and then when I set Station Two, all of my settings from Station One are changed to the new settings I have entered for Station Two. I doesn't need to be this confusing. I used to have another water timer (which I can't find - otherwise, I would have bought one of those!) I am done with Orbit timers. Very displeased. Yet again.
We're sorry for the confusion. Hopefully we can clarify. The best way to approach this timer is going clockwise around the dial. first, set the start time for A B or C. On each of these you can select one or both of the stations, but keep in mind that the ABC settings refer to start times in which the zones will run in sequence, one after another. So you cannot have station run at different times on the same program. To have them run at different start times, they need to be on separate schedules (ABC). Here's an example scenario. Say I wanted to water station 1 for 15 minutes and i wanted it to start at 5AM. And say I wanted to water station 2 for 30 minutes and wanted that to start at 8 AM. If i put both on start time A, station 1 will run at 5AM for 15 minutes, but station 2 will start at 5:15 and run for 30 minutes; not what I wanted. So, I put station 1 on start time A for 5AM (for 15 minutes), then I put station 2 on start time B for 8 AM (for 30 minutes). In this case it will run as desired.
Miss the on off button... 😢
Why did I buy this
My husband has set these up on our faucets. All I want to do is use the hose - 😲😲
Ele tem manual em português
I finally solved this puzzle. Step 1: Get the biggest hammer you can find. Step 2: Smash your Orbit Model 24713 into the smallest pieces you can. Step 3: Buy a different brand, and follow the easy instructions. Done!
now that the way to explain to how to use it one step at a time. i not a ho you got it no slow and ease
Station 2 does nothing. Won't save any programming. Station one works fine. Station 2 has no problem working if I use the manual on button but timer programming for it will not save.
fact: these timers were designed by a factory of monkeys in Nicaragua
A total pain in the butt to program. There was a guy who demonstrated slowly so you could see what the screen does when a button is pushed but I can’t find his vid
Could you have possibly made this any more difficult to program? Try to have your instructor slow down a good bit so it would be possible to keep up. Right now I just feel like taking a hammer to this thing.
You have to be a Rocket scientist. Holy shit