On my current timer, I can set a second daily cycle within an hour of the first watering. I had heard that the setting for this function is automatic on the SST900i. Do you know the interval for this setting? On my current timer, I can set a second daily cycle within an hour of the first watering. I had heard that the setting for this function is automatic on the SST900i. Do you know the interval for... » Read More On my current timer, I can set a second daily cycle within an hour of the first watering. I had heard that the setting for this function is automatic on the SST900i. Do you know the interval for this setting? « Show Less
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Although I've never set more than one cycle per day, I believe if you select 2 cycles for the same area, the 2nd will be 12 hours following the first. If you set the first cycle for 6:00 a.m., the 2nd would be 6:00 p.m. I think if you select 3 cycles, the interval is 4 hours.
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There is no "daily function" ... this is a mechanical device that works like an old-fashion kitchen timer or mechanical alarm clock ... there are no batteries, no digital display, no date or clock function .. you must turn a knob to set the mechanical spring that sets the watering time. There is no "set it and forget function. You must actively set the timer every time you wish to use it. BTW, here in Texas, the State Legislature passed a bill requiring HOAs to allow xeriscaping ... many HOAs still require applications for "landscape modifications" but those applications cannot be reasonably denied. (Texas S.B. No. 198) There is no "daily function" ... this is a mechanical device that works like an old-fashion kitchen timer or mechanical alarm clock ... there are no batteries, no digital display, no date or clock function .. you must turn a knob to set the mechanical spring that sets the watering time. There is no "set it and forget function. You must actively set the timer every time you wish to use it. BTW, here in Texas, the State Legislature passed a bill requiring HOAs to allow xeriscaping ... many HOAs still require applications for "landscape modifications" but those... » Read More There is no "daily function" ... this is a mechanical device that works like an old-fashion kitchen timer or mechanical alarm clock ... there are no batteries, no digital display, no date or clock function .. you must turn a knob to set the mechanical spring that sets the watering time. There is no "set it and forget function. You must actively set the timer every time you wish to use it. BTW, here in Texas, the State Legislature passed a bill requiring HOAs to allow xeriscaping ... many HOAs still require applications for "landscape modifications" but those applications cannot be reasonably denied. (Texas S.B. No. 198) « Show Less
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That's the biggest problem with this item. You have to be at the time you want and you set the hours you want till the next feeding & turn on. I have 2 units, one set for 1:30 am & pm and the other at 7:30 am & pm. They each lose 1-2 minutes every day & need to be reset at 1:30 & 7.30. Using 2 units at 12 hrs means I only have to fill them every other day. I hope this helps and is not too confusing.
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Kathy: I can't really tell you that. However, if you look at the online manual for the unit, it will explain that function. I use mine once a day, 2 or 3 days a week; depending what's needed in the season. I can tell you they are very easy to set and I have had very good and dependable service on the Rainbird control. When I feel I need an additional cycle on the same day, I do it manually which is a one button operation that takes a split second. You can start any zone by pressing manual quickly. Pres it once, zone 1; press twice, zone 2 etc. if you press manual on the first zone, it will cycle all zones. Hope this helps. Kathy: I can't really tell you that. However, if you look at the online manual for the unit, it will explain that function. I use mine once a day, 2 or 3 days a week; depending what's needed in the season. I can tell you they are very easy to set and I have had very good and dependable service on the Rainbird control. When I feel I need an additional cycle on the same day, I do it manually which is a one button operation that takes a split second. You can start any zone by pressing manual quickly. Pres it once, zone 1; press twice, zone 2 etc. if you press manual on the first zone, it will... » Read More Kathy: I can't really tell you that. However, if you look at the online manual for the unit, it will explain that function. I use mine once a day, 2 or 3 days a week; depending what's needed in the season. I can tell you they are very easy to set and I have had very good and dependable service on the Rainbird control. When I feel I need an additional cycle on the same day, I do it manually which is a one button operation that takes a split second. You can start any zone by pressing manual quickly. Pres it once, zone 1; press twice, zone 2 etc. if you press manual on the first zone, it will cycle all zones. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Yes. It is very simple: There are two "buttons" for manual watering. One is labeled "water one zone now" - select the zone and push the button (and you can vary the time easily). The other button is labeled "water all now" - push the button and your entire water schedule is initiated.
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This timer is not designed for continuous running like most timers. Set a start time and run min.,for 1st zone then you must set a separate start time for zone #2, 3,4 etc. in increments of 15 mins. each. You can't overlap. If #1 starts at 3am, run 45 min, then zone #2 must start at 4 am and yes this means a 15 min. pause before #2 runs. Each zone also needs the day of the week you want it to run i.e. Wednesday and Saturday or whatever your local codes dictates. Same with 2,3,4. If you want only one watering time per day, that's the button you push. Hope this helps. Very simple and inexpensive unit if you want an "indoor" with plug-gable transformer. No cover so you need it indoors or out of direct contacts with the elements.
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I just went and adjusted the setting to see... The time on a zone went up to 240 minutes duration. It can only run one zone at a time. You can set a zone to water up to 4 times per day.
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ues you can program for twice day, i set my timer to come on at 4am, on my watering days, and 7.30 pm on my watering days,then use the slides to say how long do you want each station to run,if you are on a well with less volume of water, you can stagger the times . the instructions that come with the timer are very well explained.
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This system can be programmed to water any zone up to 4 times/day (or be turned off) independently of the other zones. You can only set the initial zone start time, the following times are done by the system's internal software. If you want to water specifically @ 6AM and 6PM (your example of AM/PM watering), for example - nope this unit won't do that. You can only set the initial start time not any of the following starts.
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No, this is a two cycle timer so it can be set for 2 watering events per day. You should go for Claber 8456 which is a 6 cycle timer and can be set to watering 6 times a day.
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Don't use a timer. Your plants will dry out and die. The pump that comes with it is a lot larger that i would have expected. Placed the unit in a 77 degree room. The water temp rose to between 78-80 the next day, acceptable. If you are worried about the water temp, you can buy a smaller pump, only about $15, and that should keep the water a little cooler. Also, keep the water level just below the jets, that will elp keep the temp down. Good product.
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The time is set by inserting the batteries. This means you must be present at the time of day you want the water to start flowing. It is kind of low tech but also the reason the timer is cheaper than others. In my experience over one summer it worked flawlessly.
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I'm in agreement w/ B. Forest, to a degree. He's right about selecting programed watering by days of week per sequence, however, you can tweek this by reselecting a programed watering on another sequence. So, to properly answer your question, yes you can.
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A very good question. For my use, I need to water every day at 6:00 AM for only nine minutes. It does that function perfectly. I recently purchased the Orbit Yard Enforcer (infrared sprinkler to fend off animals) and I called Orbit with questions. They were polite and helpful. Try calling their 800 number for your question.
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I set it once based on the instruction set (which I don't have anymore). I think you have to press and hold one of the buttons for a few seconds to set the minutes and press again to set the seconds. Not sure which button though. Good luck. My clock ran 5 minutes fast everyday so I've just ignored it since then.
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Mine has only one setting. It works great. There is a heating element that is raised in the center. When the water level simmers down to that point it turns off, so you have to gauge about how much water to add initially since there is not a timer. I know other acupuncturists who have one, and they are also happy with it. If you want precision on time and temperature though, this does not provide that.
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It is as Enrique A. Cordero has stated ie the day you set up the timer is day 1, so if it is a Monday when you set it up then 1 will be Monday, day 2 will be a Tuesday and so on. Any one of the numbered days (1-7) or some or all can be set as a watering day/s. The video is very informative!