How do you connect the lighting wires to this unit - strip ends and screw connect? That is the type of timer I need. Thank you.
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You need to get end piece connectors and a crimper. Cut a small piece off the wire, if you have wire to spare, and ask at the hardware store what size and type of connectors you need.
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There are two wires that come off the (Malibu) lights that I have. You wrap the exposed wires around two screws on the backside of the timer, then tighten. Super, super easy!
237263
actually you are doing the thing just strip the wire and screw them one two terminals on the same side
237264
You're more than welcome. BTW.. I've had several timers that have lasted well over 8 years now. These are the best, in my opinion.
1120465
The wiring is simple. In most cases, you have a Line- the power source. It consists of a hot wire (usually black), a neutral (white), and a ground (bare copper or green). Black goes to #1, white goes to "A", ground goes to green screw at bottom of enclosure. For the Load (light, motor, etc. that you want timer controlled), attach white to "A" (the same point as Line white (neutral), ground to green screw (like Line ground) , and remaining colored wire from Load, to #2. Simple! 2 wires + grd. IN (Line) - 2 wires + grd. OUT (Load). Hope this helps. God Bless.
411412
I would double check your wiring to be sure it follows the diagram. And to be very sure, change your light bulbs. Final straw could possibly be a bum timer. I installed mine almost a year ago with no issues.
1847518
NO, the light is just wires and lights, you would have to do any timers on the electrical side.
2008263
Hi Kim. There is an on off switch on the back of the light. I think you could plug it into a timer without a problem. Sounds like a great idea. Good luck!
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PLEASE NEVER EVER USE POWER STRIPS and try to control more lights, ONE only..It is a costly mistake as you can blow the timer, the bulbs, and have plant loss...A costly NO NO...Timers are very inexpensive, PLEASE take it from someone who learned the hard way..
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I've never used one with this light. However, given the standard electrical plug I would try any standard timer. You might need an adapter for three prong to two.
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Yes. A 3-wire hook up is easy. Other timers which serve the same purpose which I purchased at retail all had a needlessly complicated 4 and 5-wire hookup. Returned them. With the Intermatic just follow the schematic that comes with the timer that is specific to the 3-wire hookup. Good luck!
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I think you mean lamp timers. If so, yes I use a timer with my lamp and it works perfectly.
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If you're not worried about the "safety" aspect, I've plugged mine into the same kind of timer I use for the lights when I'm on vacation. However, mine is really old, so I don't know if the electronic timer ones will go on for a pre-specified time at a pre-specified setting or if you have to set that info at the moment you power it on.
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You will need to check if the wires are interchanged. Mine was same. if not get an electrician. This timer works perfect For CFL and led bulbs.
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you must cut the wires going to the plug ins at each end of the fixture. if the other wires are hooked up correctly and the bulbs are not working this will correct the problem. i did ont get any instructions with the bulbs, luckily i am a master electrician. the lack of instructions could be a liability to the company as well as causing them to loose customers. hope this helps you fix the problem, if not feel free to to contact me. reguards, robert
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Let's see, I could A. Pop off the control panel, catch the reset buttons as they fall out, unscrew the next layer, take the snippers to the correct wire, then put the whole thing back together.orB. Stick a little piece of tape over the light.I may go with "B"; electrical tape goes nicely with my overall decor.
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I plugged the unit into an outdoor grounded/ground fault outlet and ran an extension cord to our outdoor lights --- I don't see why you could not plug it into an extension cord as long as it is a grounded cord. But this would expose the unit to the timer to the elements
2197611
Let's see, I could A. Pop off the control panel, catch the reset buttons as they fall out, unscrew the next layer, take the snippers to the correct wire, then put the whole thing back together. or B. Stick a little piece of tape over the light. I may go with "B"; electrical tape goes nicely with my overall decor.
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Yes I have. I got 6 of these from Amazon. Set all 6 up and plugged them in. Next morning, all lights were still on and timers never moved. Then returned them and got 6 more, same problem. All going back to Amazon. I will try Home Depot now.
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My timer came with three wires, one that acted like the input wire, one that acted like the output wire, and the third is to be connected to the ground. My guess is if you do not have a ground in your house wiring, then do not connect the ground to anything. that seems to be fairly typical for older homes. I've had a couple of houses that were older and there were no ground wires, either. The ground wire is usually uninsulated.