When the timer shuts off the water does it cause water hammer in the lines? Does the valve close slow or fast?
1526785
I'm sorry I cannot answer your question (Water hammer???); I never observed the shut off time. The piece only lasted one season, I wouldn't recommend it.
1526786
I have a PVC supply line, so there is no hammer; that said, the sound of the solenoid engaging makes me think it's pretty slow (over 1 sec).
1526787
I have not noticed any water hammer in the lines even though the valve closes fast. The controller is very quiet and.....so far, very reliable.
1606811
The through valve is manual, So you have to open it and you have to close it. However when you close it, than it is closed, nothing comes out. So you need not to buy any cap. This unit is great for low pressure watering. I was disappointed when I hooked this up to my lawn sprinkler and the pressure dropped significantly as this unit is a little bit of a throttle, or bottle neck. But it would be perfect and simple for low pressure garden watering. The timer is super simple and easy.
2259821
Hi there. Because of flow restriction (severe) I only used this a couple of times and then gave it away. Since it is a spring-wound timer, anything less than 15 minutes would be iffy, and during the last couple of minutes it would begin to shut off the water even more.
237190
The only thing I can think is that your valves are for some reason not shutting off. If the timer is correct according to Orbit, than I am thinking something is wrong with your valves
1653495
Hi MeganWhile the valve is connected put the timer in the "manual" position to water for a few minutes the "clear" it. That will normally switch the valve gate. If that doesn't work call orbit customer service/tech support 800.488.6156. They are very helpful!
1174842
You can control the water flow before closing the wall. There are two screw controls for hot/cold on the valve itself.
1559986
I've had mine since August 2012 and have had no problems whatsoever. I assume you mean the control section that sticks out to the side. Was it damaged in any way during install or use? On mine, I had to connect the water line before mounting it to the toilet as it would have been in the way. If by any chance you are referring to the water shut off valve coming out of your wall, I've learned to NEVER try to turn them off. They are usually badly corroded internally and start leaking (or worse, the handle comes off in your hand) after you turn the handle. I found that out when I replaced some sink faucets. Instead, use the street valve to shut off all water to the house and save yourself an emergency trip to Home Depot for a replacement valve, if it's not past closing time and you now have no running water until you can get to them when they open the next day.
1906656
That should not happen unless the little water sprinkler icon is visible on the display OR if the batteries need to be replaced.. If that icon is visible it means that your timer is currently on and allowing water to flow. I had an issue with some cheap batteries not working well in the unit. I have to replace them with name brand batteries for it to actually shut the water off. hope that helps
1774674
Hello. There is a tiny rubber ball inside the valve that often gets worn. When it gets worn, the water flows back into the pump as soon as it shuts off.
1790869
Too many unknowns to answer directly, could be anything from valve not opened fully to sediment knocked loos and lodging in your faucets. The unit itself should not appreciably affect water pressure; in spite of differences in heating mechanism, it is still just a water-in-water-out canister.
601476
Yes, I use to have a pretty loud hammering noise when my pump shut off, but now it is silent. I cannot recommend this enough if you are sick of hearing the water hammer sound.
1475446
There is no separate "water shut off valve" included as part of this set; you could buy what's referred to as a "gate valve" separately, if you wished. Or you can just turn it off using the dial on the gardena timer these attachments go with. (turn it to zero)
625231
My plumber told me to shut the valve whenever I leave for a long period of time. I always forget to do it, and nothing bad has happened. (knock on wood)
518624
It has a pressure release valve, and I find that it cools down quickly, but I've never actually timed it.
1396025
Yes, i had the same issue. don not open the shut off valve to full. Adjust it by opening it from quarter to half, again depend on your water pressure. I was fine by opening it a little less then quarter.
2049129
I'm not a plumber, but I would suspect either the placement of the check valve or the valve itself. The valve should be screwed into the pump housing - not somewhere up the line. If that's okay, there might be something keeping the valve from closing properly - dirt or a faulty valve. Does the gurgling stop right away? Is water backflowing after the pump turns off?
2231662
Mine does make some noise when the water circulates through the pipes but not excessive. It may have something to do with how much water pressure you have when the valve opens and closes.