Someone posted "It does not allow to set my own time"; Not sure what they mean ? Can I have the timer turn on the lights at 6pm & off at midnight ?
1006529
It has same settings as other transformers, ie sundown + 1,2,3,4 to 9hrs I believe, if your sunset is 6 pm the + 6hrs would work fine or you could buy a cheap mechanical timer and leave the transformer in the on position so the timer would control your six hrs you want, Rob
1006530
On at dusk off in your selected number of hours- not at a specifc time. Ex: on from dusk tthrough 4 hrs, etc.... 1-9 hrs.
1006531
No, it does not allow to set your time. You have to find out what is sunset for your area, then measure from that time. For example if sunset is at 7pm and you want lights on until 12am, then you must select 5 (12-7=5), meaning lights will come on at sunset and will remain on for 5 hours.
1006532
Only by using an external timer, this thing does not have a clock built in. It will, if set to do so, turn on at dusk for a number of hours you can configure, but dusk keeps changing of course...If you want to have this turn on and off at a set time, use an external timer device. Something like this: Intermatic P1121 Heavy Duty Outdoor Timer 15 Amp/1 HP
1006533
You can have is start at sunset and set it for a multiple of hours such as 4 or 5 or? from sunset
915021
the time is set by the first time you turn it o. If you want to water in the evening set the timer and turn it in in the evening. Hope this helps. gary
1931817
That is not possible. It is either on all the time or 1, 2,4 and 8 hours. If you want to set it for whatever time you want, I would get a a 24 hour timer.
1741949
I didn't realize that you could use 24 hr. time. I cannot figure out how to do it. The instructions that I have do not give any indication that you can change time format. If you do find a way, I'd like to know.
1316858
I haven't been able to figure out how to adjust the time intervals. Either I can't understand the instructions that came with it, or they are not written correctly. At first, the lights didn't come on at all. I played with the adjustment screw for that, then it wouldn't shut off the lights for a very long time. I fiddled with the two adjustment screws until it comes on regardless of the ambient light level and stays on for about 15 minutes. if I manually turn it off, it won't turn the lights back on until the remainder of 15 minute "on" time has expired. It is on my "to do list" to research exactly how to adjust the settings.
768833
I don't know, but I do have a problem setting the time. I noticed the plug has to be pulled out first, and then I still have a problem.
1340133
I've never tried running it all night, but I'm pretty sure you can. To select a time limit (15, 30, or 60 minutes), you push a button and the light beside the time lights up, indicating which time has been selected. When I turn my on, none of the timer options are lit up, so I assume that means it will run indefinitely. Hope that helps!
1501219
Sorry, I haven't needed to change the time on it. It's been on the correct time since first power up. But I believe the clock is in the settings menu.
2122248
I don't have mine set to Automatic clock time. I set the time zone and then I set the time. I automatically adjust with the time changes so I don't have to set that again. I've never had luck with the automatic clock time on any unit I've ever used. It always seems to not take time zones into consideration.
2083326
Small arrow on inside dial...set the time of day here.....push out the little pins for the time you want the lights to come on.....if you want the lights to come on at 9pm until 11 pm push all the pins between 9p and 11p out....nice timer I used for landscape lights and two fountains works like a charm and they are all outside so its water proof also...nice timer any other questions?
1600141
Set time of day on center "time of day" dial. Insert red tab at time when you want lights to go on, in pm area; insert black tab at time when you want lights to go out in am (if you want them on all night). If you had 2 each, you could set on/off twice in a 24 hour time. Previous answers are correct...we are all saying the same thing.
890472
The timer comes on close to sunset. I don't think it can be set for a half hour before sunset though. Sometimes it seems to get dark inside the house before the light comes on - but that has more to do with if it's cloudy or sunny outside. You can set it to sunset and then select any time you like for it to go off.
1947333
Since the times are all set manually I would think you will have to reset by hand. We bought ours between time change so we will find out for sure early next month when we "fall back".
2085197
I sat at my desk in the house and programed it. I have trouble seeing it where it is outside in the pump house. I can then just change the duration times as I need (still a bit hard to see). if it helps the time that first displays is always midnight
587118
I have never seen a timer that can be set for more than 6 or 7 hours. Sorry.
978930
I haven't looked at the programming directions in a while, but you should be able to. You set it to your needs. I have mine set to come on at 6PM and shut off at 11PM. It even adjusted for daylight savings.
1784329
It sounds like it might be dead but you can turn the dial (I think clockwise) to set the time. If it still doesn't turn on it's own, order a replacement.