Why is my Orbit timer not working?

Check the connection to the docking port to ensure the timer is plugged in properly. Try removing the timer and reinserting it into the docking port, pushing down until you hear a click. If you are still not getting power, the timer may be defective.

Why does my Orbit sprinkler system run twice?

The answer is usually there are too many programmed start times — program start times are being confused with zone (station) run times. Some controllers have up to eight start times per day to a single program (e.g. A).

How often should grass be watered?

A general rule of thumb is that a lawn needs around an inch of water once per week for optimal growth. A simple method is to place an empty tuna can under the sprinkler ( or any container with straight sides will do). When this has filled up to depth of an inch, turn the sprinkler off.

When should you not water your lawn?

If your lawn gets 1 -1 ½ inch of precipitation a week, then you don’t need to water your lawn yourself. Most people don’t need to water their lawn in the winter because the natural rainfall or snow acts as the weekly precipitation the lawn needs.

What is an orbit sprinkler timer?

An Orbit sprinkler timer executes a programmed watering schedule for the installed and connected automatic sprinklers in your lawn and garden. The Orbit sprinkler timer can operate in automatic, semiautomatic or manual fashion.

What is orbit B-Hyve Smart Wi-Fi indoor-Mount sprinkler timer?

We reserve the right to discontinue or alter these terms at any time. Simple, sleek, and smart, the Orbit B-hyve Smart Wi-Fi Indoor-Mount Sprinkler Timer allows users to control their watering with their Android or iOS app from anywhere in the world.

How do I set the rain delay on my orbit timer?

Twist the dial to “Auto” to program a rain delay into the Orbit timer. Push the “Rain Delay” button (located on the lower-left corner) to prevent the system from watering for a day. Push the “Rain Delay” button again to prolong watering for two days and again for three days.

What is the best indoor sprinkler timer?

A perfect timer for new installations or for replacement applications, the Orbit B-hyve Smart Wi-Fi Indoor Sprinkler Timer is available in 4- and 8-station models to cover most residential sprinkler systems. It also can be set up to adjust watering based on local weather to avoid water waste and deliver the right amount of water to your plants.