Should the switch be turn to on or off for it to be used as a timer? Either mine isn't working or I don't know what I am doing...
1185109
Huh? This apparatus is used to turn things on and off so you don't have to manually do it yourself. I have my turtles basking light plugged into it so the light turns on in the morning and off at night without me ever having to touch it. Are you looking to mark a certain amount of time that has passed, or are you using it to turn things on and off? Did yours come with instructions? Here, you know what, this might help a bunch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRzhGNOo1bY
1316558
I've never had is issue but sounds like it's telling you the wiring is hooked up wrong. Try verifying the wires are correctly configured and the switch is set to come on at an interval.
1523096
The little black levers (first row) around the entire time dial get pushed down for the time you want the timer to be "on". I usually set the time to the current time (turn the dial) and then push down the black "levers" starting with one or two before the current time (this allows the unit to start up once it is plugged in). It's difficult to push just one lever down at a time so push a few down and then pull back those you don't want. Hope that helps
2238313
I just leave mine on. There really is no on/off switch... so you would have to unplug it. Had mine more than a year....still working great. Hope this helps you.
1996973
I don't know what you mean exactly, but sometimes my timer goes to Zero and will not change. I disconnect the power then plug it back in, then it works. To change temp, touch the up or down arrows.
39494
Where is it, on the machine? When I turn mine on, it just goes to the timer times. How do I set it to be continueous?
1299542
If you put it on a switch then you are controlling the normal operation. So, if you want it off while at night then flip the switch. However, if you switch it on during the daylight you will have no light on.
2093292
You must make sure that you connect the red and black wires as stated in the instructions correctly. I have gotten them backwards before and the timer worked like yours is working. Try changing the connections
1091024
There are two ways to turn it on. 1) manual on full time (stays on till you manually turn it off) and 2) let the light sensor turn it on and the timer will turn it off x hours later.
742632
You must program an "ON" time and an "OFF" time for it to work. I noticed that with a blank "OFF" time the unit fails to turn the switch on at the "ON" time.
975335
I never notice the switch or use it, I just been shutting the switch off myself, unlrsd you put it on s timer
599195
It neither has a timer nor an on/off-switch. It is operated by plugging it into the outlet to start it, and plugging it out to stop it. In this sense you can time it by purchasing a timer-unit for a few dollars to put on your outlet.
388624
Send it back, if its working at all means you wired it right. Probably has a bad timer motor.
2280675
I set mine on "timer" and then switched it to "on". It worked for a while but about half of my timers wouldn't hold the actual time so they wouldn't come on at the right time.
1862576
Your timer may not be shutting off all power to the device. I would use a test light and check for current.
505802
You have to press the little switch. I don't think it will work with a timer.
1312869
Don't need a timer switch. It's based on turning the power on at the switch. It toggles between sensor and full speed mode. If you set it to full speed mode and want sensor mode, just turn the power off and them back on. Works great for us.