I have two timer they won't click on unless I manually turn the dial but they click off automaticly
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Just a note. The timer dial must be set to the current time of day (towards the little brass screw at the front edge of the unit). That dial should move as the time advances. Install the red pin at the time you want the device to come on, and the black pin where you want the timer to shut off. But no matter what the timer dial itself should rotate but it moves very slowly. Plug the unit in, set the time of day and walk away for a couple hours and it should have advanced to the current time when you go look again. I doubt two units could be bad, unless they are old and the timer motor is not working at all. Just a note. The timer dial must be set to the current time of day (towards the little brass screw at the front edge of the unit). That dial should move as the time advances. Install the red pin at the time you want the device to come on, and the black pin where you want the timer to shut off. But no matter what the timer dial itself should rotate but it moves very slowly. Plug the unit in, set the time of day and walk away for a couple hours and it should have advanced to the current time when you go look again. I doubt two units could be bad, unless they are old and the timer motor is not... » Read More Just a note. The timer dial must be set to the current time of day (towards the little brass screw at the front edge of the unit). That dial should move as the time advances. Install the red pin at the time you want the device to come on, and the black pin where you want the timer to shut off. But no matter what the timer dial itself should rotate but it moves very slowly. Plug the unit in, set the time of day and walk away for a couple hours and it should have advanced to the current time when you go look again. I doubt two units could be bad, unless they are old and the timer motor is not working at all. « Show Less
1948502
Check the on tabs. Usually green colored. Make sure they're seated correctly
1948503
Try some WD-40 around the dial & gears ,rotate the dial 4 times then set at correct time . Worked for me.
1948504
Ron,Have you checked your on pins to see if they have the small foot that hits the switch,it seems that if the timer is turning to turn it off unless there is something wrong with the on off pins it should function .Do you have 4 pins two red and two black?John O'
1948505
I have had the same problem---I figured that if I can manually turn the unit on by turning the dial, then the red piece is inserted correctly and it is hitting the gear correctly so maybe there is a little debris inside stopping the timing wheel from turning correctly when running on it's own.---Never checked out that theory(Just bought a new timer).---Maybe my moving the dial was all the pressure it needed(That it can't do on it's own)to make it function correctly.---I have also had some older timers that seem to become a little noisy and lose some of their motor strength over time!---Best of luck I have had the same problem---I figured that if I can manually turn the unit on by turning the dial, then the red piece is inserted correctly and it is hitting the gear correctly so maybe there is a little debris inside stopping the timing wheel from turning correctly when running on it's own.---Never checked out that theory(Just bought a new timer).---Maybe my moving the dial was all the pressure it needed(That it can't do on it's own)to make it function correctly.---I have also had some older timers that seem to become a little noisy and lose some of their motor strength over time!---Best... » Read More I have had the same problem---I figured that if I can manually turn the unit on by turning the dial, then the red piece is inserted correctly and it is hitting the gear correctly so maybe there is a little debris inside stopping the timing wheel from turning correctly when running on it's own.---Never checked out that theory(Just bought a new timer).---Maybe my moving the dial was all the pressure it needed(That it can't do on it's own)to make it function correctly.---I have also had some older timers that seem to become a little noisy and lose some of their motor strength over time!---Best of luck « Show Less
1948506
We had one that did the same thing. I returned it to within 5 days because it had been professionally installed and set by our landscapers and they identified it was not working as it should. I received a return label , returned it and purchased another one.. Intermatic is of good quality but I think they may have been a few that QC never got a look at. I know it may be a hassle to return, but Amazon honored the return and the new one works well.
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Checked my timer. Probably 45 minutes is the shortest time. There is one tab that turns the timer on and another to turn it off. Looks like the two won't fit closer than 45 minutes apart.
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My timer sets to trigger for one minute(=60 sec) twice a day. It worked fine so far for more than three months
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Have you installed the OFF/ON dogs on the clock? Also check to be sure the clock dial is seated completely on the clock shaft. Check the clock dial to be sure it is turning. If all of the above appears to be satisfactory, contact Amazon for a replacement...
505802
You have to press the little switch. I don't think it will work with a timer.
2199217
Make sure the handle is align with everything and then try to turn the dial. Repeat the steps if no luck at first. That happens to us but do this and works well. Thanks
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I have noticed that a lot of manual timers, need to be turned past a certain point in order to "ring" at the end of the time. If u don't turn it past 10 it might not ring loud enough when time is up.
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Invest in a new one. That seems to be an issue with this timer. It's a great timer though and worth the investment.
235396
I have two. Press twice for on and twice for off on both. I would email the manufacturer, they stand behind their product!
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The lettering around the timer dial has worn off on mine after about 18 months. Need to use a seperate timer now.
1343248
Hold the side button and the timer button at the same time! The battery might be dead b/ c the battery only lasted about 2 weeks on the one I bought!
542732
The first of these timers I acquired was from Home Depot and it was a piece of junk, i.e., it would not keep a program, turn off when programmed , etc. It was returned to the store for a refund. The 2nd I acquired from True Value and I've had zero problems.
2033943
I doubt it. I would look into another timer. I bought 5 in order to get 1 that worked.
2270230
I set as many timers as I need and then I activate them one at a time or in seriatim or all at the same time. I am not certain this answers your question.
2067015
I have had the same problem with the timers going out I replaced mine with a timer that I purchased at Menards or Walmart or your local hardware store, just make sure the are the same size approx.
1392234
Your Timer has Light Sensor as well Digital time program. This timer is done with Red and Green Pins the red for the time you want the lights to go off and the green for your lights to come on. I have both and prefer the Pin Timer
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Touch the button on the right and the timer will go off. That button turns it on and off.