Battery-Powered Sprinkler Controller

If you are looking for information on the battery-operated underground timer that Orbit offers, then this article should have some helpful information.

What valves do I need to work with a 57869 Battery Operated Underground Timer?

(57869) – Any plastic Orbit valve will work. You will need to replace the existing solenoid with the 57869 solenoid. The 57861 comes with a rotational adapter – if the existing solenoid/valve doesn’t use a rotational adapter, you should remove it from the 57869, and if it does come with one, you can use the one on the 57869, or the one on the valve. Leaving the rotational adapter on when not needed could cause the 57869 to not fit perfectly on the valve.

How many valves can a single battery-operated timer control?

(57869) – One timer can control up to 4 valves.

How many batteries does the timer use?

(57869) – It uses 3 double-A batteries.

Can I have the timer away from the actual valve, instead of having it attached?

(57869) – To locate the timer away from valves, solenoid leads can be extended up to 100’ by cutting solenoid wires and splicing in the amount of 18-gauge wire that’s needed.

Devices Covered: 57860 57869