Orbit 57896 6-Station Outdoor Swing Panel Sprinkler System Timer

Orbit 57896 6-Station Outdoor Swing Panel Sprinkler System Timer

Q: Are there any irragation timers for the home that will water for only 30 seconds?

This timer will water for 30 seconds by using the budget option

Q: How accurate is the clock? I will be fined for watering outside of hours if clock is not accurate and I will be not be at the location to adjust it.

There is one peculiarity about this clock, noted by several reviewers and "R W" above as a problem which, apparently, they did not fully understand. These reviewers say these units do not keep good time, losing minutes over the course of just a few days. In fact, one reviewer returned a clock for this reason and then complained that the replacement was just as poor a time keeper. I thought this at first, myself, until I did some investigation and ran some tests on my unit. In fact, the clock keeps excellent time, at least my unit does. However, when you turn the programming wheel through the "Set Time" setting, which you may well do to reach any of the other setting positions, the clock resets to the current time, with the seconds rounded to zero. So, if you are setting other things in the clock, and you spin the programming wheel counter clockwise (from the Auto position, where it most likely lives most of the time, through the Set Time position) to get to what you want, you will be effectively setting the clock back 0 - 59 seconds each time. This can very quickly make it appear that the unit is losing time, especially when the unit is new and you are programming and reprogramming it frequently. So, just spin the programming wheel in the direction to avoid going through the Set Time position, presumably clockwise from the Auto position to the setting you want and in the reverse direction to get back to Auto when you are done, to avoid this problem.

Q: Is the wiring the same as my old water master sprinkler system,that go to my 3 rain bird valves? thanks

I had a water master hook up for 4 rain bird sprinkler.I unhooked from the water master system and hooked right to my orbit 4 station.Programmed and not a smidgen of trouble. I water even days and not on the 31st or the 1st..Good luck

Q: I have 2 water stations.(2 wires from each station.)1 wire from each goes to 1&2 stations correct? and does the second wires goes to common?

1 wire. to each station and the common wire to common terminal.

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Details

Colour
Green
Brand
Orbit
Material
Plastic
Product dimensions
12.7D x 22.9W
Item weight
1.41 kg

💧Controls up to 12 zones

🔐Locking cabinet with 2 keys

⚙️Tool-less push wire terminals

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Orbit 57896 6-Station Outdoor Swing Panel Sprinkler System Timer, Green

Orbit 57092 Underground Sprinkler Wire, 7-Strand Solid, 50 Ft, UF/UL Listed, Multi-color, 18-Gauge

Description

🌿 Water smarter, not harder — your garden’s new best friend!

SECURE WEATHERPROOF - Locking cabinet with dual keys ensures your timer stays safe indoors or out.
UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY - Works seamlessly with Orbit, Hydro-Rain, and other 24 VAC valves for ultimate flexibility.
SMART WATERING ZERO WASTE - Cycle & soak windows plus rain delay feature optimize water use and save money.
MASTER YOUR LAWNS HYDRATION - Manage up to 12 watering zones with precision for a perfectly lush yard.
EFFORTLESS SETUP INSTANT CONTROL - Swing panel and push wire terminals make installation and wiring a breeze.

The Orbit 57896 Easy Set Logic Sprinkler Timer offers professional-grade irrigation control with up to 12 zones, a secure locking cabinet for indoor/outdoor use, and tool-less wiring for quick installation. Featuring smart watering options like cycle & soak and rain delay, it ensures efficient water use while supporting major valve brands for versatile compatibility.

Specifications

Product Dimensions	12.7 x 22.86 x 25.4 cm; 1.41 kg
Part number	57896
Material type	Plastic
Department	Unisex-Adult
Manufacturer	Orbit
Item model number	57896
ASIN	B003LY4I14

Have a Question? See What Others Asked

Are there any irragation timers for the home that will water for only 30 seconds?

How accurate is the clock? I will be fined for watering outside of hours if clock is not accurate and I will be not be at the location to adjust it.

Is the wiring the same as my old water master sprinkler system,that go to my 3 rain bird valves? thanks

I have 2 water stations.(2 wires from each station.)1 wire from each goes to 1&2 stations correct? and does the second wires goes to common?

Reviews

B**S

Do not buy outside the US

Whilst Orbit timers are the bees knees, and I'll definitely be getting another one, do not buy this product if you live in a country with a 230 v system. It will only work in a 120 v system. Bang and smoke when I plugged it in. Orbit customer support are pretty good, but why would Amazon ship a US only device to the UK?

19.03.2019

A**.

Yes mine went bang immediately when plugged in too!!!

My son bought this despite the review saying it blows up in the UK. Mine did exactly this too - big bang, much smoke, blew the house fuses. This really isn't good enough! Nowhere in the instructions or on the box does it give the operating voltage. And Amazon don't give a link to the supplier to help me get my money back!

20.04.2019

M**I

120Vac ???

in the description, there wasn't any word about US use only... it just blows UP after 220V

13.05.2019