Produkt overview
The Orbit 61014 Garden Box Drip Irrigation Kit is designed for automatic drip watering of garden boxes up to 64 square feet. This kit includes a 1-outlet digital hose faucet timer, ensuring efficient water usage and precise scheduling. The closed-loop grid pattern provides uniform watering, and the Drip-Lock fittings allow for tool-free installation.

Image: All components of the Orbit 61014 Drip Irrigation Kit, including the digital timer, tubing, fittings, and hose cutter.
Opsætning og installation
Follow these steps to set up your Orbit Drip Irrigation Kit:
- Planlæg dit layout: Determine the best closed-loop grid pattern for your garden box to ensure uniform watering. The kit is designed for areas up to 64 square feet.
- Tilslut timeren: Attach the 1-outlet digital hose faucet timer to your outdoor faucet. Ensure a secure, watertight connection.
- Install Tubing: Use the included tubing to create your desired grid pattern. The kit includes 50 feet of hose.
- Skær rør: Use the provided hose cutter to make clean cuts in the tubing as needed for your layout.
- Forbindelsesfittings: Utilize the Drip-Lock fittings and self-piercing couplings to connect tubing sections. These fittings install without tools, providing a secure and watertight seal.
- Integrate Filter Pressure Regulator: The 3-in-1 filter pressure regulator should be installed to keep the system clean and protect equipment. It is compatible with drip fittings from Orbit, Hydro-Rain, and other major brands.

Image: The Orbit digital hose faucet timer securely attached to an outdoor spigot, ready for use.

Image: A coiled roll of black drip irrigation tubing, ready to be unrolled and cut for installation.

Image: A person's hand demonstrating the use of the red hose cutter to precisely cut the black drip irrigation tubing.

Billede: Et nærbillede view of a black self-piercing coupling, designed for easy and secure connection of drip irrigation tubing.
Drip-Lock Fitting Overview
The Drip-Lock fittings are designed for quick and secure connections, reducing installation time and effort. They feature stainless-steel teeth for a tight grip and a special O-ring for an instant watertight seal. These fittings can be used on both wet and dry tubing and are removable, allowing for adjustments or repairs.
Video: En officiel overview of Orbit Drip-Lock fittings, demonstrating their ease of use, durability, and secure connection capabilities for drip irrigation systems.
Operating the Digital Timer
The 1-outlet digital hose faucet timer allows for precise control over your watering schedule. It features a manual rain delay function to conserve water.
- Indstil ur: Use the dial and buttons to set the current time.
- Starttid: Program the desired start time for your watering cycles.
- Hvor længe: Set the run time for each watering cycle, from 1 to 240 minutes.
- Hvor ofte: Choose the interval between watering cycles, from 6 hours to 7 days.
- Manual Rain Delay: To activate the rain delay, turn the dial to the "Rain Delay" setting and select the desired delay period. This will pause watering for a set duration, preventing overwatering during natural rainfall.

Image: A hand turning the dial on the Orbit digital hose faucet timer to adjust settings, with the digital display visible.
Opretholdelse
Regular maintenance ensures the longevity and efficiency of your drip irrigation system:
- Filterrensning: Periodically check and clean the 3-in-1 filter pressure regulator to prevent clogs and maintain optimal water flow.
- Inspektion af rør: Inspect tubing for any kinks, damage, or blockages. Repair or replace damaged sections using Drip-Lock fittings.
- Vinterisering: Before freezing temperatures, disconnect the timer and drain all water from the system to prevent damage. Store the timer indoors.
- Udskiftning af batteri: Replace the timer batteries as needed to ensure continuous operation.
Fejlfinding
If you encounter issues with your drip irrigation kit, consider the following:
- Uneven Watering:
- Ensure the closed-loop grid pattern is correctly laid out and covers the entire garden box uniformly.
- Check for kinks or blockages in the tubing that might restrict water flow to certain areas.
- Verify that the filter pressure regulator is clean and not impeding water pressure.
- Ingen vandgennemstrømning:
- Confirm that the outdoor faucet is fully open.
- Check the timer's battery level and replace if necessary.
- Ensure the timer is programmed correctly and is set to run.
- Inspect the filter for clogs.
- Lækager ved tilslutninger:
- Ensure all Drip-Lock fittings are fully seated and securely connected to the tubing.
- Check for any damage to the O-rings within the fittings.
- Verify that the connection to the faucet is tight and has a good washer.
- Timeren reagerer ikke:
- Udskift batterierne.
- Ensure the dial is set to a valid program mode and not "OFF" or "Rain Delay" unintentionally.
Specifikationer
| Feature | Detalje |
|---|---|
| Modelnummer | 61014 |
| Mærke | Orbit |
| Dækningsområde | Op til 64 kvadratmeter |
| Slange længde | 50 fod |
| Timer Runtimes | 1 til 240 minutter |
| Timer Intervals | 6 hours to 7 days |
| Maksimalt tryk | 45 pund pr. kvadrattomme |
| Volumen kapacitet | 300 gallon i timen |
| Strømkilde | Batteridrevet |
| Produktdimensioner | 17 x 17 x 5 tommer |
| Varens vægt | 5.54 pund |
| UPC | 046878610149 |
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