Intermatic Pool Timer Wiring

[PoolDoc]

Primarily, any pool timer has to be motor or inductive load rating; this will show up as a amps PLUS a horsepower (HP) rating.

[sjeffers01]

I decided to check the timer myself and removed the center screw that holds the time pointer and the time wheel. There was this taupe color light in texture grease and dirt on the gears and all around the on off switch and some on the tripper pins I put on the other day. I cleaned a lot of it but couldn't reach some areas. I put it back together and set the time. The pump stayed on for about an hour then it shut off and came back on after seven minutes. Then it went back to shutting off and on again but at seven to ten minute intervals. I think if I dismantle it and clean it thoroughly it might work like it should. If the grease is supposed to be on the gears then I probably need to replace the timer.

[PoolDoc]

Replace it!!

You're going to tear up a $400 pump, messing around with a $50 timer body.

[sjeffers01]

Will do. I will check out the one you suggested earlier. Thanks again.

[sjeffers01]

I bought the Intermatic T104 208-277 Volt Mechanical Switch from Amazon. It should arrive in two days. I also ordered 2 sets of on and off tripper pins. I forgot to mention that I can manually turn on and turn off the pump and the switch isn't loose, too easy or hard to push. I can hear the timer switch on and switch off by it self. I have to unplug it to stop the timer from turning on and off by itself at random. I have been keeping the pool clean from debris, vacuumed, and brush all sides of the pool. In the meantime, I will be working on getting the proper levels of chlorine and PH and whatever else I need to do to prevent problems. I will update this thread after I get the timer installed this Saturday.

[PoolDoc]

Thanks!

[sjeffers01]

The new Intermatic pool timer has been installed and works fine. I followed the instructions I found on You Tube on how to install three sets of tripper pins so the pump will run three hours a day. I can't thank you enough for helping me out.