Questions and Answers for Orbit 1-Outlet Programmable Hose Watering Timer Sprinkler Timer

A:  The PSI should be between 10-100. Anything Below 10 PSI and the controller will likely not turn on, and anything above 100 PSI could damage the controller or cause it to not turn off.

A:  Carl, that will depend on how much you use the timer. If you're looking more for a ballpark estimate, when used in a manner consistent with the average homeowner the timer will last about a year before you should need to put in a fresh set of batteries.

A:  With the dial turned to "Auto", press the "Manual" button to select Manual watering. Press the "Station" button to select the station you would like to water from, then use the "+/-" buttons to select the watering duration. You should see the screen flash back and forth between the current time and the remaining watering time. Manual watering can be cancelled at any time by turning the dial to "Off".

A:  The maximum PSI for this timer is 100.

A:  Our Orbit support team is happy to help with programming. We can be reached by phone at (800) 488-6156 or online at support.orbitonline.com.

A:  This timer only allows one start time per program, but allows for three programs. To cancel a second program, turn the dial to "Start Time", use the arrow button to check programs B and C, and press the "Clear" button to erase the settings for each. If this did not resolve your issue, our Orbit support team is happy to help you further. We can be reached by phone at (800) 488-6156 or online at support.orbitonline.com.

A:  To cancel station 2 turn the dial to "Start Time", press the station button until station 2 is highlighted on the screen, then press the - button to remove the station from your program.

A:  Yes, when in auto mode the display will flash back and forth between the current time and the next watering time.

A:  Please try double checking your programs: 1. Turn dial to SET CLOCK. 2. Using the +/- buttons, set the time of day, including AM and PM. Timer advances faster if button is held down. 3. Turn dial to save changes. 1. Turn dial to START TIME. 2. Using the +/- buttons, set your start time, including AM and PM. Timer advances faster if button is held down. 3. Turn dial to save changes. 1. Turn dial to HOW LONG. 2. Using the +/- buttons, select watering duration from 1 to 360 minutes. Timer advances faster if button is held down. 3. Press CLEAR button to reset run time. 4. Turn dial to save changes. 1. Turn dial to HOW OFTEN. 2. Using the +/- buttons, set your watering frequency. You may choose to water every 1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, 12 hours, or from 1 to 7 days. NOTE: 1 is every day, 2 is every other day, etc 3. Turn dial to save changes. If you continue to have this issue please contact our Orbit support team at (800) 488-6156 or at http://support.orbitonline.com/

A:  If the Timer still runs after a program, there could be an issue with your valve and will need to be replaced.