Intermatic time clock how to#
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For extra safety, shut-off the вЂPoolвЂ™ breaker on the main home panel as well, and lock the panel, or place a large note, to prevent someone else from turning the breaker(s) back on while you are working. Q:В How to wire an Intermatic timer?ДЄ:В The very first thing to do is to double-check to make sure that the power is OFF at the breaker panels. There is a small spring behind the screw that may have rusted or broken. Just kidding, it couldвЂ™ve vibrated loose, perhaps? Just tighten up the screw. Q:В My time pointer is looseДЄ: The center time pointer вЂ“ the one that says DOВ NOTВ UNSCREW? I think youвЂ™ve got a screw loose, and you probably pull the tags off of all your furniture too.

Intermatic time clock how to#

HereвЂ™s a real nice pictorial on how to replace an Intermatic timer motor, or mechanism. But then again, Intermatic timer motors can be half the cost of a new mechanism, depending on the model. Intermatic time clock motors can be replaced, but unless the time clock was fairly new, IвЂ™d probably just replace the entire IntermaticВ mechanism. It can actually take less than 5 minutes. Pop-in a new timer mechanism, and replace the wires to the previous configuration. The mechanism can then be removed by depressing a clip at the top inside of the timer box, just above the mechanism. With the power off at the breaker box, and checked with n electric meter, the wires can be removed, 2-in, 2-out, and the ground wire.

Intermatic time clock full#

Q: Is My timer clock Dead?ДЄ:В If youвЂ™ve gone through a full inspection of the mechanism and determined the motor or gears are bad, replacing a timeclock mechanism is an easy repair вЂ“ for a qualified person. Releasing the dial, you should feel the gears engage slightly, so that the dial is fully seated. If power is reaching the clock, and the gears are turning, but the dial is not turning вЂ“ this could mean that the gear on the back of the dial has not engaged.В Grasp the dial, pull out and turn it to the correct time. With the breakers turned off, it is usually safe to handle and remove the mechanism from the box, but use a power meter set on AC volts to be sure power is off before handling the timer mechanism, or touching wires with a screwdriver.

It could also be loose wires, either on the time clock terminal board, or on the timer motor. If power is reaching the clock, but the motor gears are not turning, that usually means either something is jammed in the gears (I once found a gecko tail), or the timer motor has burned out. Remove the plastic insulator cover, and use an AC test meter to check for power on the terminals where the wires from the breaker connect to the time clock. If no movement still, test the wires coming into the timeclock, to see if power is reaching the time clock. If not, then check the breaker that the time clock is connected to, turn it off and back on again. If power is coming to the timer motor, you should be able to clearly see the gears moving through the small window. Q: The time clock has stopped movingДЄ:В With a small flashlight, look into the Visual Motor Check window, near the top of the timer mechanism. Keep the box latched, and use conduit connectors to seal up the knock out holes. You may also find other insects, small rodents or amphibians attracted to the time clock box. Q: My time clock has an ant infestation!ДЄ: Break out a can of your favorite ant spray, and let вЂ™em have it. See the video below if you need a more complete illustration of how to set a 24-hour timer clock. Set the current time to the center time pointer, pointing downward at 6 oвЂ™clock. This will disengage the dial and allow you to spin it in either direction. Q:В My power went off, and now my clock time isnвЂ™t correct.ДЄ:В To reset the time clock to the correct time, grasp the outer edges of the large yellow dial, and pull gently outward, towards you. Other smaller problems are more common, hereвЂ™s a list of some service calls IвЂ™ve gone on over the years. IвЂ™ve seen all kinds of failure, sometimes from weather, or insects, or trees.

HereвЂ™s some thoughts on how to troubleshoot your pool time clock problems, and fix or repair an Intermatic pool time clock.

The workhorse of the equipment pad, these timer clocks can outlast some of the equipment that they power вЂ“ but eventually, the workhorse will tire, and need to be retired to pasture вЂ“ or maybe you can fix it!

The most common pool timer used for inground pool pumps is the Intermatic time clock.