Does it make sense to pair this pump with a timer (e.g. Orbit 9213) so that I can schedule watering for five minutes every two days? Would this work?
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You would need to find a way to control the on/off button. You can't use a tap-timer. I did quite a lot of investigation on this issue and the best option was a central-heating type bespoke timer.
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I don't think that will work. The pump is activated manually by push button. I don't believe it can be automated. You'll need to be careful not to run it dry too.
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Probably not as you must hold the "on button" on the pump down for 3 seconds before the pump comes on. Otherwise, the pump is great and I use it to water my garden from three rain barrels I have. Glad to answer any other questions you might have.
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If I understand what you're asking, the answer is no. You have three programs you can set. Each program operates independently of the other two in controlling the zones. Thus, like I have done, you can have a full watering for one program, half watering for another. Other options include setting things like every other day (or any other interval of skipping days), and one or more times each day (up to five times a day, I think). You can turn the three available programs on and off individually. Etc. You can also hook up a rain sensor like the one I got a Lowes (Orbit brand). This will cause any program that is set to run from automatically running if the sensor has determined that it rained recently. Works for my purposes. You can also control things remotely with apps for Android and iPhone. Also remotely via the internet by web browser. You just have to set it up with your router, etc. I suggested to the developers that they add a function to the control scheme. I thought it would be a good idea to add a slider or setting to each program that would easily allow one to vary the watering times as a percentage of the baseline. That is for example, if on Program 1, I had my baseline times set for each zone, I could easily modify that program to do 50% or 200%, or whatever, and all the zones would be reduced or increased accordingly. I didn't receive a reply.
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Joseph... the answer is NO! The timer can be set to start and stop "once" OR "twice" a day. The amount of time you want the water to run during the ONE or TWO sessions can be broke down to hours and minutes.
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Great timer and yes it can be set to water on specific days, not sure about attaching to 32ETI.....
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Hi Dianna, I'm happy to tell you that once you set up the clock, you can program up to 16 different watering schedules on this timer.
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When you program this unit, you select which days of the week you want the set program to run. So running the watering program every x days is not an option unless you want the watering program to run once every 7 days (same day of the week each week).
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I have one zone with a small drip setup for my potted plants. It only runs for about 4 min. Once a week. So far no problems.
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NO you can NOT set this to water on select days of the week like the Orbit Model 56544. Watering every 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc. day, is not the same as watering every Monday and Wednesday. This device can water every second day which will mean it will water every other day regardless of the day of the week. Which also means that the watering day will eventually become a guess. REASON: The clock model in this device is not a clock/calendar. Hope that helps.
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I set mine for 20 min at 5am and 20 min at 6pm I have a sprinkler system that covers a large area so 20 min twice a day works fine. If it is set to go off after 6pm, your plants may get a fungus or rot from sitting in dampness all night. What I like about this model is the option of having your hose attached to the other coupling so you don't need a splitter from the faucet.I'm sorry, I misread your question. I have another Melnor that I set for every two days as it waters plants in a shaded area.
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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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not sure, i have this one. best timer ever with remote. worth the price and the remote can be used FAR away Orbit Watermaster 91922 Twelve-Station Sprinkler System Timer with Remote Control
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You can set this timer to water every 6 or 12 hrs - or - every 1 day, every 2 days, every 3 days.... etc...to every 7 days. You cannot set a beginning date and ending date of one, two or three months. Because you can set how long the water runs... like 5 min or 20 min and combined with every day, or every other day - etc. I have been successful in using it to maintain my pool water level without the expense of a pool filling device that uses a float. I hope this helps you with your question. :-)
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I think so! I use mine out front with a long hose to water grass a short hose to water the flowers on a dual connector. Also i use a timer on the long hose! Good luck!
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Good quetion! The only way I can think to do that takes away some of the advantage of an automated system. That would be to program days and watering times for the valves as desired, leave the system off and then turn on when needed and use the "water all zones one time (or only one zone) button", turning system off again when done. I know that's not an ideal scenario, but I think it's all the system will allow since it's based on weekly rather than monthly programing intervals.
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yes this pump can working with the timer, you can check on amazonany kind of socket timer can working with it
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Here's what I did. I use a water timer. It's noting more than a valve that turns the faucet on and off per program. The system is set for line pressure.Probably 40-60 psi is the industry std. The drippers come in a few different flow rates. You determine the time based on the amt of water you want.If it drips 1gal/hr and you want 2 gals of water in the pot, set timer for 2 hrs ON. The drip rates are estimates, so run it into a jar for 15 mins or so and get your own number. I ordered more drippers. Works pretty good. I suggest a water timer.
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Yes, this Timer will work for you. You can select which day you would like to water individually.