What is the minimum time this product can be set for......I need a timer that will run every 3-4 hours, will this fit the bill?
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The timer can be set for 1,2,3,4,6,8,12,24, weekly so it should fit your requirement. To be sure, download the user manual from the manufacturer to confirm. Takes a complete cycle to activate, thus mine is set for daily and will only run the first time the next day. However, there is a manual override that can be set outside of the automated, so it works well. Had bought an older model that failed and Melnor replaced it with an advanced model and I bought two more because it worked so well. Great product and manufacturer from my perspective.
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I'm not sure, as we do not use ours on a timer. Sorry if this isn't helpful.
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Geez.. depending on who sells it, that info varies. I did find one that seemed the most accurate. The timer can be set at 23 or 45 mins. Remember you'll find a lot of this info in just a few reviews. I always read the reviews. Imperative. Opal
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Like another customer indicated don't waste your money. This is not a good product. I had the same issue with the timer not shutting off. I complained to the manufacturer and the two replacements they sent me had the same issue. The answer to your question is that yes you can set it to any amount of time you want but it just might not shut off when you want. btw orbit does make some good product, just not this one.
902388
This timer is designed to work by time of day, not by a specified amount of time. You would always have to set it to go off at a certain time of day base on the current time when you started using it. It would work, but I don't think this I what you want.
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i think it takes 2-3 hours. My husband uses it. He bought this timer that plugs into the wall (from a hardware store or something), and sets it so that it will be ready for him when he needs it (on a daily basis). Pretty cool!
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I don't know that I would leave anything running 24/7 but don't see why you couldn't. What I did was get a timer so it would go on and off regularly without any effort on my part. That way it can run at the most important times for four hours three times a day.
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No. It cannot be set for less than 4 hours. It allows 4 hours minimum intervals between each meal time and 90 hours length program.
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Hi Laura, It took me awhile to figure out how to set the timer. (I actually had to read the instructions!) But now it's no problem! Hope this helps, Sarah
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No, this is not a programmable or repeating timer. It only counts down to shutoff based on the duration you choose each time you turn it on. For on and off settings repeated daily, look for the simple round model with a perimeter of pegs representing half-hours.
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Yes timer and it's a junk. ....does not work well. ...we had to ship it few months ago to get it fixed again. ..
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There are two limitations the timer has in regards to your needs.1. It can only be set to 16 max programmed settings. So u would only be able to set it for 16 out of 24 hours in the day.2. The shortest program is 1 min. But if you are able to work with those limitations somehow, this is a dependable timer.
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I'm pretty sure that the only timer is that you can set it to run for a period of time and then have it shut off. Similar to a tv where you punch in for it to turn off by itself in 1 hour for example. If there's another way to set it up I haven't figured out how.
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This particular timer does not go by days (it does let you set it to go on every 24, 48, or 72 hours though). I think it's strength lies in the minutes you set it for and every hour if you want. I use it for misters for that very reason. I'm thinking a different timer might be your best bet here.
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No, this is a 24 hour timer. You would probably need a digital timer to handle your need.
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I think it is only for setting up the time of switch on and the time of switch off during the day or the week. It may not allow to only set up for running 45 mins.
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Yes it can be set for 1,2,3, or 4 times daily. You just set the times as you need to. We started at twice daily (morning and evening). Works great!