All of us from Orbit® would like to thank you for choosing the Daybreak timer. You have made a smart decision and we are sure that you are going to love this product! Your timer has two unique ways to be set: USING THE DAYBREAK SIDE Choose to water Every Day or Every 2 Days…Read More »
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To update the firmware on your B-hyve device, please follow the steps below. From the home page of the app, select the “My B-hyve” button in the bottom right corner Select “Devices” Choose the device you wish to update the firmware on Scroll down to “Update Firmware”, and select that option. If…Read More »
This article contains some general information on Orbit’s hose timers and their specs. What is the working pressure of hose timers? 10-100 PSI What is the flow rate of hose timers? 2.5-9 GPM What type of batteries do our hose timers need? – Battery-operated timers require 2 X 1.5 v Batteries, and we recommend using Alkaline…Read More »
There are a few places in a mist system that must be secure and clean to run leak-free and efficient all season long. Leaking where the mist nozzle connects to the fitting: Take your nozzle off and examine the nozzle and o-ring. If you notice any damage and cracks it may be time to replace…Read More »
1. Sprinkler assembly Begin by inserting the black plastic T into the top of the sprinkler. Twist the long silver spray arms into the T, tightening the black rings until the spray arms are held securely in place. 2. Positioning the arms Positioning the spray arms correctly will ensure the proper operation of your sprinkler….Read More »
In this article, we will go over some troubleshooting steps for both our wired and our wireless Rain/Freeze Sensors. Hard Wired Rain Sensors When a hard wired sensor is connected to a timer it can be tested on most timers by turning the sprinklers on manually from the timer. Push the “test stem” down that…Read More »
How many sprinklers can I have on a zone or station? This is determined by several variables: Static water pressure, service line size, and the flow rate of each head or sprinkler that will be used on each zone. How deep do I bury the gear drives, pop-up impacts, or spring-loaded pop-ups? Install at ground…Read More »
If you are looking for help with adjusting your Orbit sprinkler heads, or perhaps some other information then this article should help. Voyager II Saturn III Saturn IV Impact sprinklers Orbit Titan Gear Drive Pop-Up Sprinklers Devices Covered: 55661, 55461, 55660, 55069, 55079, 55015, 55032 Back to Support pageTags: Maintenance, Sprinkler, Troubleshooting
Here is a video on how to replace the diaphragm inside a valve. Each valve has it’s own diaphragm. You will need to match the model of the diaphragm with the model of the valve. Here is a video on how to replace the solenoid on a valve Most solenoids on Orbit valves are interchangeable….Read More »
Sometimes your timer can leak from the connection to the faucet, and other times it can leak near the outlet, where you connect your hose. Here are a few things you can try to resolve this leak. This can be caused by the washer located in the inlet of the device. First, ensure that the…Read More »
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