We bought it, installed correctly....2 of the 3 stations just will NOT shut off! Frustrating!(Called Orbit).Any ideas?
237189
Just toss it. I can't get this idiotic device to just do ONE program, TWO stations. Won't do it. Always has to do 2 Programs! Also it will not "cancel" previous entries - God knows where they came from. Frustrating is THE word for this piece of junk.
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
2172684
Did you program the radio yet? I just two of these and the same thing happened to but until I uploaded new frequencies following the instructions at http://www.miklor.com/BF888/
1275111
I am having the exact same problem. SIRIUS told me to send it back. Here we goooo....
700310
I have not had that problem. Check and make sure your Lithium battery is good. My first radio is still working fine. But I ordered a digital radoe to up-grade. That one would NOT shut off. So I replaced it and it works well. I know, not much help. Sorry
8882
There are 2 Ways these will automatically Turn off, The First way if you put in charge mode by switching them off and connecting them back to the Base Station, and the Next way is After like 5min of inactivity from the source its connected to, it will switch off on its own!
709690
Yes - and just try to set this device for just one program! 2 stations, one program. Not possible. Not explained. Threw this thing in the garbage.
436765
Like another customer indicated don't waste your money. This is not a good product. I had the same issue with the timer not shutting off. I complained to the manufacturer and the two replacements they sent me had the same issue. The answer to your question is that yes you can set it to any amount of time you want but it just might not shut off when you want. btw orbit does make some good product, just not this one.
2053213
Mine shuts off too; not even at particularly high volume either. Signal is being fed into the unit via stereo minijack. You are not alone.
554575
I used it 4 times and my doorwon't shut. Our local Radio Shack had it happen to 3 units on display. What did you do to have it fixed?
952160
So after 2nd day of this unit not connecting to sattelites I decided to do one final thing before returning it, I held the upper right hand corner of the screen pressed while I turned it on....It asks u to confirm all user dekete...or something along thoses lines, and It worked!!!!! The unit got the sattelite and started working falwalessly again...If this happens to the next unit u get, try that.
1881224
Craig, i'd be happy help you. i have 3 units and they as of today have no problems. we fix most problems ourselves. What's the issue?
262856
I based my original review on the unit my friend has. I ordered one based on that. However, when I received mine it won't lock on to satellites and I'm having to return it for repair. I have since read several reviews and they have had the same problem. At this time I wouldn't recommend this unit to anyone.
345546
You are correct - the manual is useless. So neither do I know how to operate the radio. When using it on batteries it comes on by itself (runs down batteries needlessly). After losing power, either from run-down batteries or being unplugged from ac it loses all memory of station sets and time. Directions are not clear as to how to set time or preset stations. I'm ready to toss it.
1055426
I'm curious about this too. I set mine for 370 and as soon as it reaches the temperature it turns off. SO frustrating.
870103
I had the same problem, please see my review. I'd suggest call customer service and get a replacement. Orbit is pretty good on customer service.
920783
I had the same problem with one of the two DC50 that i purchased last winter. It happened about the third time i used it. It would not shut off no matter what. I ended up disassembling the back of it (using a #1 phillips screwdriver), then disconnected the battery very carefully. I waited a few seconds, then plugged it back up and reassembled it. It has happened 2 or 3 more times since then, and i have yet to figure out why. I have also had charging problems with this same unit...where some nights it just stops charging mid-stream. Again, not sure why. I intend on calling Garmin, but have not done so yet. I had the same problem with one of the two DC50 that i purchased last winter. It happened about the third time i used it. It would not shut off no matter what. I ended up disassembling the back of it (using a #1 phillips screwdriver), then disconnected the battery very carefully. I waited a few seconds, then plugged it back up and reassembled it. It has happened 2 or 3 more times since then, and i have yet to figure out why. I have also had charging problems with this same unit...where some nights it just stops charging mid-stream. Again, not sure why. I intend on calling Garmin, but have... » Read More I had the same problem with one of the two DC50 that i purchased last winter. It happened about the third time i used it. It would not shut off no matter what. I ended up disassembling the back of it (using a #1 phillips screwdriver), then disconnected the battery very carefully. I waited a few seconds, then plugged it back up and reassembled it. It has happened 2 or 3 more times since then, and i have yet to figure out why. I have also had charging problems with this same unit...where some nights it just stops charging mid-stream. Again, not sure why. I intend on calling Garmin, but have not done so yet. « Show Less
339786
We never had a problem and it does not shut off. You should check with manufacturer to see if it can be a defective unit