Why does my pool timer turn off but not on?
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. It could also be loose wires, either on the time clock terminal board, or on the timer motor.
Can you bypass a pool timer?
To turn it on when the timer is off you will need to add a switch in parallel to the timer contacts. The switch will bypass the timer ‘off’ setting. It will have no effect when the timer is on.
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.
What to do if your swimming pool timer is not working?
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. Let a few hours pass and return to check the timer. If the dial is in the same position, the swimming pool timer either isn’t working properly or it’s not getting electricity.
Why is my pool clock not working properly?
As the hours of swimming pool use increase during the peak swimming season, you may need to adjust these pins periodically. Keep the pool timer clock dial free of the on and off pins. If the dial hand gets bent, it may snag on the pins keeping the pool timer from operating properly. You can easily straighten the dial hand.
Why does my Intermatic pool not turn off?
The trippers push on a tab on the on/off switch. So either the tripper is broken (or installed out of alignment) or the tab (s) on the on/off switch are broken. You can turn the dial and then only wait a few minutes to check is the OFF tab is working.
What to do if your pool timer is not working?
Commonly, many pool owners will think there pool timer is broken and not working when all they had to to is turn the circuit breaker to the on position. But if your circuit breaker is in the on position and your pool timer clock is not rotating and the timer is not working then you will need to call a licensed electrician to replace the timer.
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.
Why does my Intermatic pool timer say 10am?
So if you see the 10am behind the “time” marker, this means that the timer has the current time of 10am. If you need to set the time, you will need to take two fingers and slightly pull the wheel towards you and away from the back of the timer box.
Is there a way to turn off the Intermatic timer?
There are no groves, set points, etc. This timer is freely adjustable without specific setpoints. Thanks for the quick responses. Yes, the dial is turning and yes, I can turn it on/off manually. I looked at the tabs and the “on” one is a little rusty but aside from that, they seem intact.
