When testing the voltage coming from your timer, if none of your stations are running then you will see that each of your stations is outputting 24 Volts. The timer does this constantly to check for faults. Once you tell a specific station to run, then only that station should be putting out between 24-30…Read More »
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Here is a guide to troubleshooting your system when the sprinklers aren’t turning on, even though the timer says they’re running. There can be a few different possible causes when this issue occurs. First, we need to be sure the sprinkler wire from the valve(s) is fully inserted in the terminal. You will want to…Read More »
If you’re experiencing an issue with the button(s) not working on your Orbit device, then this article can help with troubleshooting. We’d like to have you try power cycling the Orbit device. Half the time, a simple power cycle of the device will help address this issue. To do this, unplug your device for 10-15…Read More »
There can be a few different possible causes when this issue occurs. First, we need to be sure the sprinkler wire from the valve(s) is fully inserted in the terminal. You will want to remove the wire and reinsert it. If your terminal uses screws, please make sure they’re tightened. To ensure the wiring is…Read More »
The “No AC” message means there is no electrical power flowing to the B-hyve device, which could be due to no connection, a bad connection or a power outage. If you know the rest of your home is receiving power, then we can cross power outages off our possible cause list and move on to…Read More »
If your timer is showing “No AC” on the display, then this guide will walk you through how to fix it. Is your timer plugged into an outlet or hardwired into your house current? If it is hardwired, you’ll need to reset the breaker the timer is attached to. If it is plugged into an outlet,…Read More »
What does No AC mean? Alternating current is how homes and buildings are wired. No AC stands for No Alternating Current. In other words, there is a problem with the electricity in or out of your timer. “No AC” Show Solid Let’s plug something else into the outlet to make sure it is working. Blow…Read More »
A fault message appearing on your timer or phone means that your B-hyve device is detecting a short in one of the station wires or solenoid attached to the B-hyve device. Typically this will happen with older valves or if you have multiple valves attached to one terminal of the B-hyve device. Our devices only…Read More »
My station won’t turn on. How to troubleshoot a valve There are a few different possible causes of your stations not turning on. Your water may not be turned on. If you have a master valve, manually open that and then try running the timer again. If you have a pump, make sure that is…Read More »
Our relay is an “open circuit” electric switch that is used to connect high voltage (120/240 VAC) from a high voltage source to a pump or other high voltage circuit. The relay/switch is operated (turned on) by connecting a 24 VAC source to the two blue wires connected to the relay coil. Most timers do…Read More »