I'm glad it helped you. I had a good neighbor for my first house. Good luck with your projects.

Glad it helped

Im glad it helped you

Your welcome

Glad that it helped you. I have been very happy with mine.

Awesome? Hardly.

Same here. Did you installed the new one?

@@aross924 yes I did,

I'M GLAD IT HELPED! GREAT SYSTEM

Thanks glad it helped

Mine wont start my 3 phase pump relay! Did you have any issues with this? Can i get a power relay maybe. Relised hunter x core was 1amp were b-hyve is only 500ma

glad it helped you!

My US 110V B-Hyves arrived yesterday. 30 minutes of easy effort replacing the transformer in one of them and it's now AUS 240V capable without any obvious signs of tampering/alteration... the perfect hack :) Transformer used was just a 240-24VAC 1A removed from a Jaycar Plugpack (MP3032 @ $27). Total cost of each unit including Postage and Transformer = $170AUD... $90 less than the cheapest 240V unit I could find locally but of course warranty is now void.

Wondered how this works when pump motor is 270vac as well? Is the controller output capable of switching 270vac for the pump?

@@timothymanz7999 Hi. I don't use the Pump Output however I'm pretty sure it's either just relay contacts or possibly 24VAC. You need to connect a Pump Relay to this output for a Pump to work... something similar to this: learn.sprinklersupplystore.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/PSR-Connect-Power-Source-2.png

@@stephenbell1363 Hey there. My old analog timer died and I'm trying to replace with this unit. I bought it on a whim and it's too late to return it now, so trying to make do with what I have. I am in the US, but I don't have a standard 120v wall plug on the exterior of the house in that area. My sprinkler set up is on a well pump that is 230v. I was trying to hardwire the controller into this 230v system via the pump start relay, but looks like I'm running into the issue of the 120v adapter inside the unit. It looks like you used a 240 transformer, but when I search them, I get even more confused on how I would hook that up. Thanks in advance. I'm not very electrical savvy, so keep it simple for me :)

​@@funkymonkey0009Yep, you just need a transformer capable of producing 24V @ 1A.

Glad it helped

Glad it helped you.

Glad it helped!

Your very welcome

If you look at 5:12 I show what wires power the transformer. The yellow wires stayed with the old unit.

The yellow wires on the old timer are for the transformer. So it stays with the old timer. The orbit has a new one that I show how to hookup in the video when the orbit is on the bench. Hope that helps. Dave

@@daviddonoghue9256 Thanks for the quick reply David. I appreciate it. I think I'll try tackling this tonight and your video should make this a much easier job.

They should be low voltage for the valves. Ask any home depot guy to show you. The pumpe moter is hooked up to a controller. The wires going to the controller from the timer are low voltage NOT 230v. I would use 18 guage wire if less than 200 ft.

Might just be old wiring. The green wire is usually ground. It should have a ground but no big deal. It should work fine without it.

I did some research on wiring and it turns out you are right. There is a wire that is currently grounded so I am fine. Thanks for responding. I appreciate your help. I still haven't heard back from Orbitz when I called. Thanks again!!

You are correct!

The wires go to the valves that open and close each zone of your sprinkler system. One set goes to the sprinkler pump for my setup. Some will have city water tha has pressure so you will just need the valves for each zone i.e. front yard, front shrubs, side yard. Most pumps can't do your whole yard at once. Hope that helps also look up "how to setup a sprinkler system" on YT Dave

Thanks, David Donoghue. If I'm going to do this upgrade, I'll need to add the manifolds to handle those changes but I'm not familiar with how that works so I guess I'll need to get help to do it. I had hoped to do it myself but don't want mistakes but wonder how complex it is. I see prebuilt manifolds & if it's just a matter of hookup & that's it, maybe doing it would be OK.

Hi petryman The screw goes into the black plastic case behind the transformer. look at 1:35 into the video you can see the screw. I do a cut and take out the screw to attach the other wires. you can see the transformer has two screws that hold it in. All you are doing is grounding dos not matter where you ground the transformer either screw will be fine. Dave

@@daviddonoghue9256 I was also confused by this and was needing clarification on your response. Are you saying to just wrap the copper part of the green wire around the screw?

Mine wont start my 3 phase pump relay! Did you have any issues with this? Can i get a power relay maybe. Relised hunter x core was 1amp were b-hyve is only 500ma

@@paulythehandyman Luckily I've had no issues with it starting my 220v relay and pump. Id imagine you could get a small step-up transformer. Your pump relay should have documentation on how much voltage/amperage is needed maybe? Edit, After quickly looking a transformer will up the voltage as well?, whats the make/model of your pump relay?

I reused the same sensor for the rain shut off. I think it will also do smart watering because its hooked up to the internet. Its a nice feature. When it rains in the area it shuts off the sprinkler system for 24hrs. you will get notification via the app.

After 1.25 hours of perseverance, I got the cover off! Used a few flathead screwdrivers, miniature plastic spatulas, and a little creativity. Since nobody else asked about this, I am very likely in the minority. :) :)

@@grammargirl6162 I have the same problem! Still struggling to remove it without breaking the tabs..especially the one on top, any ideas greatly appreciated

It was a piano to remove. Just go slow

So you should have two wires from each valve on each zone. Take one wire from each valve that is attached to the pvc pipe and connect to the common. So if you have 4 valves connect them all together and connect to the common at the box. Make it the same color from each for simplicity. Then take the remaining wire and run each one separately to a zone 1 -2 -3 -4 . That will turn each valve on. That's if you have just city water with pressure and no pump. Hope that helps?

Mine wont start my 3 phase pump relay! Did you have any issues with this? Can i get a power relay maybe. Relised hunter x core was 1amp were b-hyve is only 500ma

@@paulythehandyman Sorry Pauly went with the Hunter Pro- C Outdoor Modular. I wanted the Smart Orbit as it was the least expensive option.But I didn't want to risk it as I saw to many problems with Orbit.

Thanks for the comment. I'm very happy with the performance of the Orbit system. My controller runs all the off brand equipment (sprinkler, pumps & valves) just fine. I've had no integration issues. It's Still going after 5 years. I would check you power source and your connections. Could also be your transformer. Might be a simple fix, just make sure you have good connections. Good luck Dave

Mine wont start my 3 phase pump relay! Did you have any issues with this? Can i get a power relay maybe. Relised hunter x core was 1amp were b-hyve is only 500ma

As an irrigation company owner/operator I have NEVER had an issue with any Orbit B-Hyve controller. They are my go to for probably 99% of our new installs and we love them. Their app is top of the line and user friendly and I have never had 1 single call back for issues. I would highly suggest learning more about your router and modem or have your internet service provider come out and find out what is going on with that side of your system before bashing Orbit. No, I am not an Orbit employee nor do I have anything to do with them other than buying their products myself, I just don’t like seeing negative reviews because of someone’s lack of knowledge.

15amp circuit from the house.

Not sure what piece you are referring to