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#SWIMMING POOL TIMER CLOCK HOW TO#

The wires can loosen from long-term usage, rough movements, pump vibrations, and more. If any of these wires are loose or disconnected, the pump’s timer won’t work. The timer should also be wired into a circuit breaker, providing surge protection. There should be wires connected to the timer and the pump motor. There are countless tags for countless clocks, so it’s easy to confuse them with one another. Pro-tip: Make sure your tags are designed for the clock. I recommend replacing the clock if it’s scraped and can’t support the tags.

However, you can adjust the clock by five minutes in either direction to avoid slipping tags. The timer’s clock is rarely stripped because the metal is durable. To install, twist off the old tags and slide the new ones in their place, then tighten the screws on the desired on and off times. You’ll receive four ON and four OFF tags, providing plenty of spares. If you need to replace stripped trippers, my go-to are the Intermatic Time Switch Trippers. If they’re stripped, it’s time to get new ones. Tighten the timer trippers to prevent them from sliding around. You might hear a ticking sound, but the timer won’t do anything to the pump. Loose timer trippers prevent the pump from knowing when to start or stop, rendering the clock useless. Without them, the pump would run indefinitely.

#SWIMMING POOL TIMER CLOCK HOW TO#

Tighten the wires to the old pump before getting a new one.įor a more in-depth explanation of how to fix this issue, follow my guide on how to fix a pool pump that keeps tripping the breaker. Loose wires can trip the breaker, even if the pump is in good condition. Don’t forget to check if the wires are loose.

Replace the motor if it keeps tripping the breaker.

Make sure there aren’t too many devices plugged into the same breaker. Furthermore, there shouldn’t be water in the motor.

The pump’s motor shouldn’t be hot, so hovering your hand over it would be a clear indicator. How to Fixįollow this process to find the necessary solution: An old circuit breaker that needs to be replacedĪ tripped breaker should be addressed immediately, as it’s a sign of an electrical problem.įailure to diagnose the issue could worsen the circuit breaker and damage the timer, the breaker, or the pump’s motor.Overloaded circuit breakers with too many amps.

Overheated pump motors, heaters, salt systems, and pool vacuums.

There are many reasons why a pump’s circuit breaker trips. If it is, flip off the breaker, turn it back on, then make the necessary adjustments. Make sure the breaker isn’t tripped before setting the clock. Every pool pump timer has a tab that shows where the clock’s current time is. If there’s a power outage, reset the clock by pulling it toward you and rotating it until it’s at the current time. You’ll have to reset the clock to get it back on track. When the power comes back, the timer will be at the same setting and time as when the power outage happened. Power outages can stop the pool timer’s clock from spinning.

Flip the bottom tab to the ON setting to start the clock.

Pull the clock outward, then rotate it until you set it to the current time.

Turn on the circuit breaker, then place the timer tags on the clock at the time you want it to start and stop (the previously mentioned timer includes multiple tags).

This timer has a line and load labeled section, letting you know where to place the old wires for the pump motor.

Place the Intermatic T104 Electromechanical Timer in the old timer box and wire it to the breaker.

Remove the rear wires connecting the timer to the circuit breaker, but leave the wires connected to the breaker.

Remove the line, load, and grounding wires from the timer, then unscrew the timer from its box.

Switch the tab to the OFF setting at the bottom of the timer.Turn off the power at the circuit breaker to prevent electrical shocks.Here’s how you can replace a broken timer: I’ll explain the replacement process below. Unfortunately, the only solution to a worn timer motor is to get a new timer. Water damage, overheating, loose wires, and long-term usage expedite the wear and tear. The timer should last longer than the motor in most cases. If the motor is old, I suggest contacting the company if it’s within the warranty replacement period. The good news is that these electromechanical pool timers typically last well over a decade. This is the most common cause of a pump not working. If your timer’s motor is old or broken, it won’t work.