Replacing an old 303 model like many of you. a. do I need a replacement with a timer? Or can I just plug it in? b. Installation? does it come with instructions? Cant seem to figure out where it comes apart. Replacing an old 303 model like many of you. a. do I need a replacement with a timer? Or can I just plug it in? b. Installation? does it come with instructions? Cant seem to figure out where it... » Read More Replacing an old 303 model like many of you. a. do I need a replacement with a timer? Or can I just plug it in? b. Installation? does it come with instructions? Cant seem to figure out where it comes apart. « Show Less
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My old model was tied in electrically to one leg of my hot water heater and so I hooked up the new one the same as it seems to work fine, but you can either just plug it in or buy one with a timer,your choice. b.it does come with instructions. c.if you are replacing an existing pump, all you need to do is unscrew the pump(the black part) from the brass part,throw the brass part away and screw your new pump to your old brass part,CAUTION don't lose the new O ring.
299728
I just unthreaded the old one and installed the new one and it has worked now for 4 years. Don't forget to plug it in!
299729
You can just plug it in or do as I did. I bought a electric timer for $ 10 to plug the unit into. Works great.
785466
The big question is: Now that we have burnt out something inside the main unit, can we replace this unit with one that has been made for 240V? If anyone knows where we can source the main body of the machine with a 240V rating, please let me know. Thanks
210908
We had the same situation and wanted to replace the second one. The original one still works and the new one works just as well.make sure you follow the instructions to the "T".
2220238
I would have loved to add it to my own machine too, but I couldn't figure out how to retrofit it to the one I have. The only way I found out if it would fit was to get the part sent to me and try it out. It was a hassle, but what else could I do? When it didn't work, I sent it back and the company was great about refunding my money quickly.Best of luck to you!
600943
why do you need an instruction booklet ? The problem is simple : when the heating element is worn out, you cannot replace it. And this element does not last long. It is planned obsolescence. My only advice would be : don't buy it. ms ms
1831428
I also have never got the timer/clock to work even after uninstalling, reinstalling, switching wires, reading instructions over and over, praying and being overall pissed. Have been manually using it as a switch for the off/on operation until I rip it out for the last time and toss it. Clock does not seem to keep time.
613251
Hi! Only replace your timer with the same model/serial number that you actually have. I'm not a pro, I don't know which other could work as the one you own,but you must keep the same model! and yeah... you could vary the serial, it will work, but with some deficiencies! Better safe than sorry, match model/serial for accurate replacement. Good luck!
1688420
Has yours broken? I was just thinking about ordering one. It appears that they have heating element issues with the old one. Maybe I will wait to see if someone orders it for Christmas and posts responses. Let me know what you think of yours.
1773312
Oh my word. Thank you for the question. YES. I tried it as you said... I was wondering why my timers would all start over. I'v purchased a lot of them, so I won't forget things.. Yes... I put in 3 seconds, it went off; so I pushed stop. Then, I just pushed start again, and it counted down the 3 seconds. I did it about 4 times... 'cool' and thanks again for the question.
1147635
It has been a couple of years since I put mine in. I WAS able to find info at Sloan online that confirmed that the one I bought, perhaps this one, was an "official" replacement for the one I had to take out. Investigate at Sloan website. Check it carefully, and even email them if possible for confirmation.
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IF you lost your instructions Try buying a second one and hope they came off the same production line. The 2 tricks are that you must make the plug wire wrap as close to the spark plug boot as possible as elsewhere you will pick up "ringing" and it will not read correctly; AND if you make a mistake you must shut the engine off to reset the process. :::::REMEMBER YOU MUST SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN IF YOU WANT TO MAKE A CHANGE OR START OVER:::::: Follow the instructions and start over. etc etc etc etc I find that if very careful you can set it for 4 cycle 4 cylinder easily but a mistake will put it on 2 cycle every time. Concentrate on the idea that idle for 4 cycle auto engines is that one cylinder COUNT IS 1/4 / 2 Small engines usually idle at 800 to 900 rpm. If you read close to 850 at idle you probably did not make a mistake. The instructions for the 5 that I bought are not identical to each other as they were purchased at different times for different reasons. They are so cheap you can afford to do this. I BOUGHT 2 FOR MY MINI TRUCK: one for under the hood where I can see it easily from where I need to know what I was doing with the second inside the cab also easily read. Remember that this item is picking up capacitive coupling from a source that jumps a gap of 0.030 inches at the plug which under high pressure is still high voltage. ON the distributor end of that wire the voltage is many times higher. Radio interference and interference to any sensitive electronic device is likely to occur with unshielded space exists. Tricky business if you need an electronic quiet environment.
1626131
You need a separate timer. I had the same question when I bought mine. Just so you know, mine stopped after being installed in May of this year. The Hayward Company sent a man to repair it right away under warrantee. Amazing service
697314
I had one that had a burned part too. Since I don't know what caused the part to burn out, I did not trust replacing the part.....just replaced the whole unit...not expensive to do that, and I trusted that more.
1185056
I can tell my has worked this way. Also, if I ever have to replace the unit, I would go to the local store and just buy it. There are so many more options out there now then there use to be. Good luck.
493401
I ordered a new one. It was inexpensive, arrived quickly and easy to replace. Do a search on the internet for how to order it.
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I looked it up, but could not see where this one was a match? Does not mean it won't work. My suggestion is to turn off the power and remove the old element and take it to your local appliance store and they should be able to find you a good match. Most of the differences are how the element power wires attach to the element. Those have to be a match or it could short out inside the unit walls and then it goes down hill from there!
1810993
We were not sure how this timer should be installed so we called our electrician who installed our timers. There is a toll free number on your paperwork that is included and our electrician and me as well have called the tech people to answer questions about installation and setting the on and off. The tech staff has been very professional and that is what I would suggest you do. When it comes to electrical, there is no room for guessing. We love our timers!