Repairing an Orbit B-Hyve Automatic Sprinkler Controller- No AC Detected
My control unit broke, so I fixed it.
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@demiurgiac2 ай бұрын
4 months ago I published a YT video on how to replace the Power Board which, at the time was 20 bucks and change on eBay. Well, at least I now have a spare board... thanks to you! I don't have your diagnostic skills but I do fool around with electronics as a hobby. So after stumbling across your video I plowed around my parts bins and found a 3amp 40v Shottky diode... swapped it in to the failed board per your instructions and Bingo! Thanks Much!
@probablycantfixit6426
2 ай бұрын
That is awesome, glad to hear. Perhaps this is a common fault and it will help others.
@targetlog17 күн бұрын
Fantastic!! Thank you for the video and diagnostic tips. Ordered the diodes. From what I have seen the Orbit unit is very sensitive to power fluctuations. Seems like they needed to have a replaceable fuse on the front somewhere to block those tiny spikes to sags that kill this chip. I don't think a power strip surge protector would be enough to prevent this but per your comments, a ups would clean up the power much better. Thank you again for teaching me so much! Now if I could solder cleanly.
@probablycantfixit6426
16 күн бұрын
You are quite welcome and I agree, soldering is the most difficult piece to learn.
@targetlog
16 күн бұрын
@@probablycantfixit6426 Follow up. 100 pack of Diodes arrived and I replaced it. Now the unit works! I did have to look up which side the stripe on the diode needed to face but I watched that part of your video again and caught it. Now i need 99 more of these units to fix!
@probablycantfixit6426
16 күн бұрын
@@targetlog That is awesome news. Glad you got it fixed.
@FedericoCiulla2 ай бұрын
Hello Sir, I'd like to really thank you for your video here. I bought a shottky diode (1A 100V) for 1 euro here in Rome, Italy, and... success!! The diode was indeed the issue and therefore I repaired my B-Hyve successfully thanks to your troubleshooting! A new one costs around 250 euro, and the warranty just expired...so thanks again!!
@probablycantfixit6426
2 ай бұрын
You are quite welcome, I am glad you were able to fix it.
@BigEHeadАй бұрын
This totally worked for me. I even tried finding a new power board on ebay which is no longer available. Thanks a bunch!
@probablycantfixit6426
Ай бұрын
Awesome, glad to hear it.
@ccengland6Ай бұрын
GENIUS!! Mine had exactly the same problem and I fixed it by replacing the Schottsky diode. Thanks for making a great video. Let us know if yours stays fixed, and I will as well.
@probablycantfixit6426
Ай бұрын
That is awesome. I will update you if it breaks in the future.
@sriram-akellaАй бұрын
I had similar problem. Luckily I found this video. Exact same diode like in this video, was showing short when I despise red one leg and tested. Pulled UGP10D diode from on old junk device and replaced. Connected it back and all works great. Thank you so much for such detailed video
@probablycantfixit6426
Ай бұрын
You are quite welcome.
@demiurgiac2 ай бұрын
"Probably"... this comment is off topic but I can't help but be curious what your response might be. About the same time my B-Hyve Control Board failed, the control board in our GE Dishwasher (a few years old) also failed. Part nbr "ge265d1462g501mp00". Ordered a new one (a little less than 200 bucks) and installed it. Dishwasher operational again. But when I examined the old board I found that 5 capacitors were kinda 'glued' to whatever component was close. The 'glue' was kinda opaque and I had to gently pry them away. This board lives directly on top. So I am wondering if the heat from the washing process could heat these caps up to the point where the covering melts and glues itself to the nearby component. (And also causes a failure). All that said, and if the heat from the water/steam could be an issue I am thinking... what if I spliced in extensions to all the wires connected to the board and mounted the board in the area under the sink. (Oh... my wife thinks I am crazy!).
@probablycantfixit6426
2 ай бұрын
From my limited experience, the glue placed on certain components is to prevent loosening from vibration, drop, etc. The times I have removed it, I used a hot air gun to easily scrape it away so I could remove what ever component was faulty. So from that standpoint, the glue is pretty heat resistant but that is not to say, your theory is incorrect. It is definitely possible that prolonged exposure to heat caused the malfunction to begin with. If they are electrolytic caps, then heat definitely affects the capacitance. As to your plan of relocating it, if you don't mind the hassle, I suspect it could prolong the life of the board. To have a backup, I would probe around the defective board with a multimeter and see if I could locate anything suspicious ie. shorts to ground on caps that go to power rails.
@demiurgiac
2 ай бұрын
@@probablycantfixit6426 Great... thanks for the reply.
@probablycantfixit6426
2 ай бұрын
@@demiurgiac I just looked up that part number that you provided and I can see the glue you are talking about and it is around some of the electrolytic capacitors and two relays (they may be filters, it is hard to tell). You may have already checked this but if the tops of those capacitors are bulging then you should replace those as the capacitance and ESR are no longer within specs, and wont be able to supply proper voltage. I am sure you have checked all the fuses but if not, I am sure there are some on the board. In any event, it is most likely fixable.
@dennispirkl6714 күн бұрын
Can you sure the Diode number on the controller board please.
I’m going to order the diode from Amazon. Which one should I get? Thanks!
@probablycantfixit6426
Ай бұрын
These should work: www.amazon.com/100-Pieces-1N5819-Schottky-Rectifier/dp/B079KG1TN2/ref=sr_1_11?crid=1W621ZZ56IFK2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rBj13yxgvFV-ZJI7yhUAGk02FxazEfOqW_iJAYPkyOQx6g1ZIZE2YgXK77wI95pG9zY0gaqr-mg-E77YME_2XmKTnP-W-XGovpez83sQuHD84SDkLqfY96UY8Tj-USndf1SkzrP_-9JHYYVuVtMzlvRhwCHlUX0WJmSA1e92lL_a5E6fEa1DtU6S1rlPg4fLLAVzpzfKW8etoITk8ga3MoShWMhQtpNmg1EByjg3Prs.8jlF0giIN3gMitzFxfcx9CKmt8ur7hjKBstZVaPjDlY&dib_tag=se&keywords=1+amp+60+v+schottky+diode&qid=1716135406&sprefix=1+amp+60+v+shottky+diode%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-11
@karlconnolly42112 ай бұрын
I am curious if you were to run that timer long term, would that diode fail again? What caused the failure in the first place?
@probablycantfixit6426
2 ай бұрын
I am unsure. I know that we had a few days when the power repeatedly went out, sometime over the winter. I have ordered the correct component, and it should be good for another three years, :-). I think that I should invest in a small UPS for it, though, to ensure this doesn't happen again.
@karlconnolly4211
2 ай бұрын
@@probablycantfixit6426 Thank you for your video and your feedback. I really enjoy your troubleshooting methods. Great learning experience!
@probablycantfixit6426
2 ай бұрын
@@karlconnolly4211 You are quite welcome and thanks.
@mcdls5Ай бұрын
Maybe you don't have a cape (SAY NO TO THE CAPE!) but I'm certain that the remainder of your attire is a super hero uniform. I'm getting zero across D2 also. I don't have a replacement on hand, that I know of, but I'm certain that I have the exact same problem.
@probablycantfixit6426
Ай бұрын
That is awesome. They are pretty cheap on Amazon, so if you give the diode a try, it might fix the issue. No cape, tattered sweats, 🙂.
@lamberto6405Ай бұрын
My Orbit B-Hyve never worked right. The unit would constantly lose WIFI and it never watered my grass correctly. I also got a "NO AC" fault after several months since purchase. The transformer output is 30 volts but the unit is dead. The old turret worked for 25 years with no issues. What a mistake buying an ORBIT product. Junk. Let me try this...
@probablycantfixit6426
Ай бұрын
I hope you get it fixed. It sounds like you have an intermittent problem, which is tricky to figure out. The diode may help but it is hard to say. Let us know if you get it fixed.
Пікірлер: 31
4 months ago I published a YT video on how to replace the Power Board which, at the time was 20 bucks and change on eBay. Well, at least I now have a spare board... thanks to you! I don't have your diagnostic skills but I do fool around with electronics as a hobby. So after stumbling across your video I plowed around my parts bins and found a 3amp 40v Shottky diode... swapped it in to the failed board per your instructions and Bingo! Thanks Much!
@probablycantfixit6426
2 ай бұрын
That is awesome, glad to hear. Perhaps this is a common fault and it will help others.
Fantastic!! Thank you for the video and diagnostic tips. Ordered the diodes. From what I have seen the Orbit unit is very sensitive to power fluctuations. Seems like they needed to have a replaceable fuse on the front somewhere to block those tiny spikes to sags that kill this chip. I don't think a power strip surge protector would be enough to prevent this but per your comments, a ups would clean up the power much better. Thank you again for teaching me so much! Now if I could solder cleanly.
@probablycantfixit6426
16 күн бұрын
You are quite welcome and I agree, soldering is the most difficult piece to learn.
@targetlog
16 күн бұрын
@@probablycantfixit6426 Follow up. 100 pack of Diodes arrived and I replaced it. Now the unit works! I did have to look up which side the stripe on the diode needed to face but I watched that part of your video again and caught it. Now i need 99 more of these units to fix!
@probablycantfixit6426
16 күн бұрын
@@targetlog That is awesome news. Glad you got it fixed.
Hello Sir, I'd like to really thank you for your video here. I bought a shottky diode (1A 100V) for 1 euro here in Rome, Italy, and... success!! The diode was indeed the issue and therefore I repaired my B-Hyve successfully thanks to your troubleshooting! A new one costs around 250 euro, and the warranty just expired...so thanks again!!
@probablycantfixit6426
2 ай бұрын
You are quite welcome, I am glad you were able to fix it.
This totally worked for me. I even tried finding a new power board on ebay which is no longer available. Thanks a bunch!
@probablycantfixit6426
Ай бұрын
Awesome, glad to hear it.
GENIUS!! Mine had exactly the same problem and I fixed it by replacing the Schottsky diode. Thanks for making a great video. Let us know if yours stays fixed, and I will as well.
@probablycantfixit6426
Ай бұрын
That is awesome. I will update you if it breaks in the future.
I had similar problem. Luckily I found this video. Exact same diode like in this video, was showing short when I despise red one leg and tested. Pulled UGP10D diode from on old junk device and replaced. Connected it back and all works great. Thank you so much for such detailed video
@probablycantfixit6426
Ай бұрын
You are quite welcome.
"Probably"... this comment is off topic but I can't help but be curious what your response might be. About the same time my B-Hyve Control Board failed, the control board in our GE Dishwasher (a few years old) also failed. Part nbr "ge265d1462g501mp00". Ordered a new one (a little less than 200 bucks) and installed it. Dishwasher operational again. But when I examined the old board I found that 5 capacitors were kinda 'glued' to whatever component was close. The 'glue' was kinda opaque and I had to gently pry them away. This board lives directly on top. So I am wondering if the heat from the washing process could heat these caps up to the point where the covering melts and glues itself to the nearby component. (And also causes a failure). All that said, and if the heat from the water/steam could be an issue I am thinking... what if I spliced in extensions to all the wires connected to the board and mounted the board in the area under the sink. (Oh... my wife thinks I am crazy!).
@probablycantfixit6426
2 ай бұрын
From my limited experience, the glue placed on certain components is to prevent loosening from vibration, drop, etc. The times I have removed it, I used a hot air gun to easily scrape it away so I could remove what ever component was faulty. So from that standpoint, the glue is pretty heat resistant but that is not to say, your theory is incorrect. It is definitely possible that prolonged exposure to heat caused the malfunction to begin with. If they are electrolytic caps, then heat definitely affects the capacitance. As to your plan of relocating it, if you don't mind the hassle, I suspect it could prolong the life of the board. To have a backup, I would probe around the defective board with a multimeter and see if I could locate anything suspicious ie. shorts to ground on caps that go to power rails.
@demiurgiac
2 ай бұрын
@@probablycantfixit6426 Great... thanks for the reply.
@probablycantfixit6426
2 ай бұрын
@@demiurgiac I just looked up that part number that you provided and I can see the glue you are talking about and it is around some of the electrolytic capacitors and two relays (they may be filters, it is hard to tell). You may have already checked this but if the tops of those capacitors are bulging then you should replace those as the capacitance and ESR are no longer within specs, and wont be able to supply proper voltage. I am sure you have checked all the fuses but if not, I am sure there are some on the board. In any event, it is most likely fixable.
Can you sure the Diode number on the controller board please.
@probablycantfixit6426
3 күн бұрын
www.amazon.com/100-Pieces-1N5819-Schottky-Rectifier/dp/B079KG1TN2/ref=sr_1_11?crid=1W621ZZ56IFK2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rBj13yxgvFV-ZJI7yhUAGk02FxazEfOqW_iJAYPkyOQx6g1ZIZE2YgXK77wI95pG9zY0gaqr-mg-E77YME_2XmKTnP-W-XGovpez83sQuHD84SDkLqfY96UY8Tj-USndf1SkzrP_-9JHYYVuVtMzlvRhwCHlUX0WJmSA1e92lL_a5E6fEa1DtU6S1rlPg4fLLAVzpzfKW8etoITk8ga3MoShWMhQtpNmg1EByjg3Prs.8jlF0giIN3gMitzFxfcx9CKmt8ur7hjKBstZVaPjDlY&dib_tag=se&keywords=1+amp+60+v+schottky+diode&qid=1716135406&sprefix=1+amp+60+v+shottky+diode%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-11
I’m going to order the diode from Amazon. Which one should I get? Thanks!
@probablycantfixit6426
Ай бұрын
These should work: www.amazon.com/100-Pieces-1N5819-Schottky-Rectifier/dp/B079KG1TN2/ref=sr_1_11?crid=1W621ZZ56IFK2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rBj13yxgvFV-ZJI7yhUAGk02FxazEfOqW_iJAYPkyOQx6g1ZIZE2YgXK77wI95pG9zY0gaqr-mg-E77YME_2XmKTnP-W-XGovpez83sQuHD84SDkLqfY96UY8Tj-USndf1SkzrP_-9JHYYVuVtMzlvRhwCHlUX0WJmSA1e92lL_a5E6fEa1DtU6S1rlPg4fLLAVzpzfKW8etoITk8ga3MoShWMhQtpNmg1EByjg3Prs.8jlF0giIN3gMitzFxfcx9CKmt8ur7hjKBstZVaPjDlY&dib_tag=se&keywords=1+amp+60+v+schottky+diode&qid=1716135406&sprefix=1+amp+60+v+shottky+diode%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-11
I am curious if you were to run that timer long term, would that diode fail again? What caused the failure in the first place?
@probablycantfixit6426
2 ай бұрын
I am unsure. I know that we had a few days when the power repeatedly went out, sometime over the winter. I have ordered the correct component, and it should be good for another three years, :-). I think that I should invest in a small UPS for it, though, to ensure this doesn't happen again.
@karlconnolly4211
2 ай бұрын
@@probablycantfixit6426 Thank you for your video and your feedback. I really enjoy your troubleshooting methods. Great learning experience!
@probablycantfixit6426
2 ай бұрын
@@karlconnolly4211 You are quite welcome and thanks.
Maybe you don't have a cape (SAY NO TO THE CAPE!) but I'm certain that the remainder of your attire is a super hero uniform. I'm getting zero across D2 also. I don't have a replacement on hand, that I know of, but I'm certain that I have the exact same problem.
@probablycantfixit6426
Ай бұрын
That is awesome. They are pretty cheap on Amazon, so if you give the diode a try, it might fix the issue. No cape, tattered sweats, 🙂.
My Orbit B-Hyve never worked right. The unit would constantly lose WIFI and it never watered my grass correctly. I also got a "NO AC" fault after several months since purchase. The transformer output is 30 volts but the unit is dead. The old turret worked for 25 years with no issues. What a mistake buying an ORBIT product. Junk. Let me try this...
@probablycantfixit6426
Ай бұрын
I hope you get it fixed. It sounds like you have an intermittent problem, which is tricky to figure out. The diode may help but it is hard to say. Let us know if you get it fixed.