How to troubleshoot a swimming pool timer Hunker?
Check the electrical supply to the swimming pool timer. For automatic timers, check to see if the LCD panel shows that the timer is set. For dial timers, look at the timer and note the position of the dial. Also note the position of the “on” pin and the “off” pin.
Can a time clock be replaced on an Intermatic pool pump?
Intermatic time clock motors can be replaced, but unless the time clock was fairly new, I’d probably just replace the entire Intermatic mechanism. But then again, Intermatic timer motors can be half the cost of a new mechanism, depending on the model. Here’s a real nice pictorial on how to replace an Intermatic timer motor, or mechanism.
What to do if your pool clock stops working?
Q: The time clock has stopped moving. A: With a small flashlight, look into the Visual Motor Check window, near the top of the timer mechanism. If power is coming to the timer motor, you should be able to clearly see the gears moving through the small window.
Where is the manual override switch on a pool timer?
Examine the circuit breaker that operates the swimming pool timer. It should be in the “on” position. If it is in the “off” position, turn it on and see if the pool timer dial resumes turning. Make sure the manual override switch is on. You can find this switch under the pool timer dial.
When to change the time on the Intermatic pool timer?
If the power has gone out, your just opening your swimming pool for the season or some third reason, you may need to adjust the time on your Intermatic swimming pool timer. To adjust the time you will first want to look for the “time” bar that is mounted in the middle of the timer wheel.
Why is my pool timer not getting power?
Timer pins can be missing or the timer could be defective. Your timer could be set incorrectly or the timer may not be getting power. In order to find the issue of your pool timer, troubleshooting must be done to determine the problem.
Is there a way to reset the pool timer?
You can find this switch under the pool timer dial. Reset the swimming pool clock if the electricity has been off. Otherwise the swimming pool timer may operate at odd hours. Gently pull out the time indicator bar. Align the bar with the current time and push it back into place.
Q: The time clock has stopped moving. A: With a small flashlight, look into the Visual Motor Check window, near the top of the timer mechanism. If power is coming to the timer motor, you should be able to clearly see the gears moving through the small window.
