With the Orbit Branded 7-Strand sprinkler wire (100 ft.), the wire strand is 50 feet in length, and each wire will adequately handle one solenoid valve up to a maximum distance of 800 feet. We use and recommend an 18-gauge sprinkler wire. If you are working with a different size sprinkler wire, then keep in mind…Read More »
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If you are looking at the B-hyve app and notice that you may not be seeing the entirety of the app page, or are missing any “Save” or “Next” buttons, then we recommend going into your phone settings and making sure that the text size is set to normal. Sometimes, having a larger text size…Read More »
If you are seeing issues with the water continuously flowing with a full flow from your valve, then follow these steps: First, confirm that the valve is installed in the right direction. The flow arrows on the valve should be pointing in direction of the water flow. If the Valve is installed correctly, make sure…Read More »
In order to receive notifications, your B-have device must be connected to a WiFi connection. Notifications will not be sent while using Bluetooth only or without a working WiFi connection. If the timer is connected to the WiFi network, you can check the notification settings in the app. From the app’s home page, tap on…Read More »
This article contains some general information on Orbit manifolds and should help with questions you may have. How to make a 4-valve manifold using the preassembled 3-valve (57253) – 1-inch Male Swivel Adapter (two of these) 57199 Slip Transition Adapter 57191 1 Port Manifold Extension 57181 Swivel Double Union 57184 1″ Inline Sprinkler Valve 57281…Read More »
Disconnect the wire from station 2 when 4 is running. If 4 stops, replace the timer, if not, it’s a crossed wire. Back to Support pageTags: Indoor, Indoor/Outdoor, Troubleshooting, Underground Timer, Valve, Wiring, zone
The Orbit Store carries a selection of about 400 unique products. If you are trying to find information about an Orbit product that isn’t sold on the Orbit Store, click here and enter the product name or model number into the Search Box. Back to Support pageTags: Store
We are unable to change the shipping address and you will need to reach out to the shipping company once it ships to see if the address can be changed. If you need a change before the order is done processing (typically only takes a few hours), you can cancel your order. The steps to…Read More »
This article will help you troubleshoot your B-hyve Hose timer not opening or closing. Remove everything from the outlet of the hose faucet timer Turn the water on and cover the outlet of the timer with your thumb Hold your thumb in place and then turn on the timer manually Once you hear/feel a click,…Read More »
Currently, we have two different generations of the B-hyve WiFi hub. The First Gen WiFi Hub connects to our B-hyve faucet timer, and can have up to 64 different devices connected to it at a given time. The Second Gen WiFi Hub connects to our B-hyve XD single, double, four station hose faucet timers as well as our B-hyve Flood sensors, and can have up…Read More »