The % symbol indicates that Water Budgeting is on. This can range from 10-200%. To reset this, turn the dial to Budget (between Off and How Often). Use the +/- buttons to change the amount of water provided. (The % symbol will show if the control is set to program watering budget. It will also show if the amount of water to be provided is not the default 100%.) Turn the dial to Auto to resume normal watering. Press the program button before returning the dial to Auto if you have to change the water budgeting for other programs.
The budget option lets you adjust the watering program based on recent rainfall or lack of rain. (If it is set to 50%, the controller will open the valves for 30 minutes on a 1 hour programmed irrigation period). If you are in abnormally dry conditions, then setting the unit to 200%, the watering program will run twice as long. The setting will persist until you change it. You can find the directions for water budgeting on page 11 of the Use and Care manual here: https://images.homedepot-static.com/catalog/pdfimages/27/27b44788-a1be-4bd8-aea2-8c67fcfd8adb.pdf .
Ensure that you are looking at the watering program in question by pressing Program as needed. Rotate the dial so that Budget is aligned with the line between the Enter/Manual and Clear buttons on the left. Press the + button until the level is 100%. Press Enter to save the change. Rotate the dial to Auto. I hope this helps. If the unit still won't accept the change, try removing the CR2032 battery for several minutes. Then replace the battery (or put in a new one). This should remove all previous programming from the watering timer. Cindy WellsEnsure that you are looking at the watering program in question by pressing Program as needed. Rotate the dial so that Budget is aligned with the line between the Enter/Manual and Clear buttons on the left. Press the + button until the level is 100%. Press Enter to save the change. Rotate the dial to Auto. I hope this helps. If the unit still won't accept the change, try removing the CR2032 battery for several minutes. Then replace the battery (or put in a new one). This should remove all previous programming from the watering timer. Cindy Wells
My understanding is that the Water Budget shouldn't cause the sprinkler system to come on a second time. That could be controlled by the frequency program or a moisture sensor. (As far as I know, the Orbit timer can be connected to a rain sensor to override the program due to rainfall. There isn't a soil moisture sensor.) Cindy WellsMy understanding is that the Water Budget shouldn't cause the sprinkler system to come on a second time. That could be controlled by the frequency program or a moisture sensor. (As far as I know, the Orbit timer can be connected to a rain sensor to override the program due to rainfall. There isn't a soil moisture sensor.) Cindy Wells
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The % symbol indicates that Water Budgeting is on. This can range from 10-200%. To reset this, turn the dial to Budget (between Off and How Often). Use the +/- buttons to change the amount of water provided. (The % symbol will show if the control is set to program watering budget. It will also show if the amount of water to be provided is not the default 100%.) Turn the dial to Auto to resume normal watering. Press the program button before returning the dial to Auto if you have to change the water budgeting for other programs.
The budget option lets you adjust the watering program based on recent rainfall or lack of rain. (If it is set to 50%, the controller will open the valves for 30 minutes on a 1 hour programmed irrigation period). If you are in abnormally dry conditions, then setting the unit to 200%, the watering program will run twice as long. The setting will persist until you change it. You can find the directions for water budgeting on page 11 of the Use and Care manual here: https://images.homedepot-static.com/catalog/pdfimages/27/27b44788-a1be-4bd8-aea2-8c67fcfd8adb.pdf .
I hope this helps.
Cindy Wells
Ensure that you are looking at the watering program in question by pressing Program as needed. Rotate the dial so that Budget is aligned with the line between the Enter/Manual and Clear buttons on the left. Press the + button until the level is 100%. Press Enter to save the change. Rotate the dial to Auto. I hope this helps. If the unit still won't accept the change, try removing the CR2032 battery for several minutes. Then replace the battery (or put in a new one). This should remove all previous programming from the watering timer. Cindy Wells
My understanding is that the Water Budget shouldn't cause the sprinkler system to come on a second time. That could be controlled by the frequency program or a moisture sensor. (As far as I know, the Orbit timer can be connected to a rain sensor to override the program due to rainfall. There isn't a soil moisture sensor.) Cindy Wells