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Followed all directions and even watched YouTube troubleshooting videos. If its not, it wont work properly. Ill revise the scathing review I gave the unit on Amazon ratings to reflect the change. i would like to use a timer but am now afraid to try another. Ill do the same. There is power; gears are moving. First, secure the green ground wire to the green ground screw, then connect the other two wires to terminals #1 and #3. Look to see if the clock is set to the correct time. P.S. To do this, pull the yellow-faced time dial (clockface) toward you. My intermatic pool timer will not automatically turn on. "primaryImageOfPage": {
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the problem lies, where the power dies as they say. Its hard to give a fixed order for the steps you should take as it depends on what you found in the previous steps. do i need to do something different? Hi Bev, seems legit to me! We like that this pool timer because it is made from heavy-duty material and two grounded outlet makes it safe and durable. Could I send you a picture of my setup? These clocks determine when your pool pump turns on, and how long it runs. March 16, 2022 by WildRiverCountry. It only takes a small amount of dirt to foul up gears so look carefully. http://waterheatertimer.org/Tork-timers-and-manuals.html Make sure the middle time pointer is tight. on two occasions the plug from the pump almost melted and the second time the pool pump plug had to be replaced and i discontinued using the timer and disposed of it. There are many reasons why your pool timer may not be working. Thanks. I have the same issue currently, and it makes no sense to me so far. Richard, pull the mechanism out of the box by releasing the clip at the top and inspect the copper strips and pads on the rear. My pool cover is sinking into the pool because the two pillow have separated and have moved to the side. If you use our referring links, it costs you nothing extra. They should be straight, if not, replace them. Partially loosen the screw that holds the "off" pin in place. Yes, seen that before! I look through the window of the panel and see the gears running well. DEWENWILS Pool Pump Timer, Digital Timer Box, 2HP 40A 120-277 VAC, 7-Day 20 ON/Off Programmable Timer Switch for Water . 3 Baths. Common timer problems include the clock not turning, not switching the pump on/off, loose timer pointer and a stopped clock. I manually turn it on timer is running, it will trip pump OFF. Next step would be to inspect the wires going from timer to pump motor, or test them for continuity. In this post, we discuss a few quick and easy ways to troubleshoot your pumps Intermatic timer clock problems. And there you have it, the quick and easy ways to troubleshoot common Intermatic pool timer problems. I not sure if this is the best timer to use. Clock wont move, gear dont move at all. Check the wiring also, looking for broken wires or loose connections, which could explain the breaker tripping as well. I have a sweeper set on auto on the second timer and it is working correctly. I would check that the motor says 60 hz on it and they did not send you a 50 hz by mistake. My time clock has an ant infestation! If you dont think the mechanism is the issue, move onto the next step. You will first need to adjust the time on the timer first. Not sure if i need to check out the wiring, but it is a bit frustrating. But my new timer will not work either. I realized today that my pump has been on for 11 hours, but the clock has only moved a few hours. There is no replacement on/off switch available, you would need a new T104 mechanism, unless you are able to melt some solder, or fix it with duct tape or something, lol!
the timer was directly plugged into a gfci and the pump directly into the timer. If you pull out on the clock dial, you can turn it to set the current time, aligning with the silver down-arrow, located at 6 oclock. I can manually turn it on with the lever at the bottom. Does the tripper work on other areas of the clock, like near the off tripper? Is this a bad timer mechanism or loose wire? Repeat the process for the "on" pin. The back of the timer dog has a tab that flips the switch, check the alignment of both, the dog may not be contacting the switch with enough surface to flip it on? It would not reset itself and could not get power back to the timer. You may need to adjust the meshing of the timer motor gear so it runs the clock. Step 3 If your pool pump timer isn't working, it's likely because of these explanations: Broken timer motor Power outage Circuit breaker problems Loose timer tags Disconnected wires Incorrect time of day Broken internal timer In this article, I'll discuss several reasons your pump's timer won't work. Or may be bent and not come together. The screw in the center point timer occasionally comes loose due to vibrations from the pump and filter. It is not warped in any way. Hi Alfred, I would guess that either the time dial is bent, or that the larger gear behind the dial is missing a tooth, at 10 pm, or has a bit of grit stuck in the gear at that point. Once you have the timer set to the correct time you then can loose the little hold down screw on both the timer on and timer off pins. "@type": "ImageObject",
Hi Davy, However, since I did that the time clock stopped working I looked at the motor visual window and nothing is moving. The problem is the 'off' tripper. Hi, new timer out of the box, 200V. Can I spray the timer while there is electricity going in the timer box? Once you remove the water, you can use your pool brush on a pole, to gently push the pillows back to the center. Line is incoming, Load goes to the pump. Two days ago after my pool pump shut off automatically I decided to turn it back on because the pool was still dirty. Does the manual lever stay in the on position always? Today is the second day that I have had to turn it on manually. This product is certified by Amazon to work with Alexa. Go for it, a little maintenance expense. Hi Davy, For Do-it-Yourself pool owners like yourself to make simple,, Sure, you could just replace your entire Hayward pump, but replacing only the motor is just as easy, and you don't have, Millivolt Pool Heater Troubleshooting Guide, https://www.intheswim.com/p/2-circuit-pool-timer, https://www.intheswim.com/p/24-hour-pump-timer, https://www.intheswim.com/images/PDFs/E2412_Owners_Manual.pdf. Electricity is dangerous and can kill you if you dont know what youre doing. Secure wire conduit to the knock out with the proper conduit connectors, and first connect the green ground wire to the green ground screw labeled GRD. With the breakers turned off, remove the mechanism from the box. Now The ice and snow have melted and the cover is getting in deeper. hi, I have a smart pump for my pool, the time clock turns on in the morning and at the same time I see that the pump has power but it doesnt turn on, I have to turn on manually, is it something that the electrician has to connect to the pump so they are synchronized? Having no power to your pool timer is a common problem and will occur because of three reasons: The first and easiest thing to check is the circuit breaker. The pool was running on a timer. How about the GFCI outlet TEST button, is it tripped? Start with the easy checks. But no gears or any sound. Ask Your Own Pool and Spa Question I can turn the pool pump on via the manual power lever thats located at 5 O clock on the timer. Switch the breaker off at the power board. "image": {
Are the trippers slid all the way onto the dial fully? "mainEntityOfPage": "https://blog.intheswim.com/intermatic-pool-timer-troubleshooting/",
Hi, I got the same problem as my clock not working. At some time the timer was disconnected and the pump wired direct to the breakers. I flicked the switch between on and off and it will not shut off. Now remove the terminal cover on the timer. DEWENWILS Pool Pump Timer, Outdoor Smart Wi-Fi Box, Heavy Duty 40A 120-277 VAC 2HP Wireless Controller Timer for Pool, Water Heater, Compatible with Smart Phone, Alexa, Google Assistant, UL Listed. Started about a month ago and I checked the dog tripper at that time and it started working again for awhile but hasn't now for a week. When you flip the switch does it separate and reconnect the tabs? In this case its likely the On/Off trippers, loose wiring, the clock face not being located correctly or a faulty pump. Ft. 750 Joshua Dr, Hollister, CA 95023. I reset the breaker and tested the GCFI and I have 240V going in and out of the timer still but my pump isnt moving. Luis, it will, until it is switched to OFF, or until the OFF tripper shuts it off. Or might find something else. Thank you so much. 2nd black goes to -2 I tried to change the on tripper due to Daylight savings time & dropped the screw. Replace the gears if this is an issue. If the motor gears are not turning, check the wire tightness (Breaker off first), and depress the tab at top to inspect the rear of the mechanism, to see if anything looks funny back there. Or if power is interrupted to the pool pad, for some reason, maybe breakers flipped off for some electrical work? It should loosen up after a few goes when the grease and gunt dissolve. Tork pool timer dial, spins freely, not keeping Timer is not 100% identified. I made sure the trippers were fully inserted and tight. 1100 Juanita St , Austin, TX 78704-5351 is a single-family home listed for-sale at $2,649,000. Timer not tripping pump on. My pump has a plug. DEWENWILS Outdoor Outlet Box. HELP! Filter pump is ON at all timer Timer contacts welded Replace timer 5 . The dial turns, but when it gets to the trippers, both now, the dial stops & there is no sound the gears are working I am not an electrician but I can do small repairs. Your incoming power leads should connect to terminals 1 and 3, and the wires that lead to the pump, should be connected to terminals 2 and 4. Learn more about pool care and repair. If the pump comes on, you definitely have power to the timer. If the pump doesnt come on, follow the steps below. Like # 8 09-16-07, 03:09 PM nap New Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: north Posts: 4,162 Any other thoughts? Beverly, it could be, but the cost of running wiring to the garage may be more than replacing it every 15-20 years. Take them off and inspect them and look for twists in them. However, after several hours, maybe overnight, the associated breaker will trip. screwfindinganame on June 18, 2013 at 11:36 pm It also provides a selectable voltage switch that enables you to choose between 120 and 240V, depending on what voltage you use and also has a battery backup option. We have a comprehensive article that covers what to do when the pump circuit breaker continually trips. Most Intermatic timer parts can be renewed but sometimes you need to replace the whole mechanism. Thanks. On mine, the gears behind the dial look metal, but the motor (behind the plate) they look plastic (maybe?) But if the timer doesnt come back on after a storm, there could be an issue. it could also be a failing breaker, but that would be a last resort. Intermatic 156T1978A Timer Switch Trippers, Intermatic Timer Parts Replacement for T100 Series and Intermatic Time Clocks T101, T102, T103, T104, Pool Timer On Off Clips(4 ON / 4 Off / 8 Screws) : Amazon.com.au: Home Improvement
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