I can't seem to get my timer to work...it says it will automatically start but I haven't seen it countdown at all. Anyone know how to work it?
1305030
I just followed the instructions in the manual. I have my timer set at 9 seconds and it begins to countdown as soon I pull the handle down.
1100620
Did you ever find a timer that does performs like you asked? I want to program my misting system like this...come on every five minutes for a one minute spray time. Thank you.
898322
I purchased the system for a friend and he mentioned this problem, but when I checked it out (timer ect.) it did not malfunction on my watch. Now that you have peaked my intrest, I need to contact my friend and get an update.
2205956
My first timer didn't do anything strange and is working very well. The second one I bought did something weird, similar to what you're describing but I can't remember exactly what it was. This second one has not worked correctly since the day I got it. It's on the same table as my wireless phone and whenever I put the phone back in the holder the timer loses it's programming. Too much trouble to return and get a new one so I live with it.
2046608
This happened to me also. I noticed that the little tabs that determine when the timer goes on were bumped and not fully in or out. I set them correctly, either in or all the way out, and it's been working correctly since. I hope this helps you.
2123756
hi Vicki, I have not been able to get it to do this. I don't even remember reading that this was possible in the instruction manual but granted I don't have the instruction manual anymore. But after looking at the timer itself -there are a total of 8 timer settings. So you could in essence run it for 1 minute starting at lets say midnight, then it would turn off, then start it again for a minute 15 minutes later, and so on for a total of 8 cycles. But that's really the extent of the extendable programming.
1746473
I no longer have that timer. For some reason it quit working. I found it very hard to program.
908490
No, it won't automatically do that. If you're near it when the timer goes off & push the red button to stop it. You can then push the Start/Stop button & it will begin a count UP. I'm thinking it will keep counting up till it reaches the maximum. But, no, it won't start a count up automatically.
2232150
My is working at first time .timer is set on/off auto day and night you.should check your wirring connection again very simple design since 50 year ago good luck
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
421041
goto your settings, and check to see if you have automatic timer....turn off
722150
The only timer that really worked was an old Melnor and I still have two in operation after about 5 years. In fact, one is so old the face sticker has worn off so I can't reprogram it. It is the old 3015 round Aqua Timer. They don't make them any more and it's really a shame. I wish something could be done. I've tried everything else and nothing does it for any reasonable amount of time.
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I'm sorry. I don't know if it does. I don't have these automatic timers anymore, sold them with the home I left them with. Sorry I can't answer your question. I set timers for a certain time but not like your times. They worked well for me. Sorry I can't answer your question. :o/
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Do you have the dials set for different times (with the yellow at less time than the green)? For us, we have the green dial turned to 30 and the yellow dial at 25. When we hit start, the yellow light and buzzer goes off in 25 minutes and the red light and final buzzer goes off 5 minutes later (at the 30 minute mark). If you set your timer this way and it doesn't work, then yes, it's defective.
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we dont have ours on an automatic timer but it should work fine. Once you set it for the color you want, it will stay on that color if you wait at least 30 seconds after it turns off before you turn it back on. If you turn it back on in less than 30 seconds it may reset to another color but its easy to correct that if it happens. Hope that helps
266530
I take that back, just got home and I see a timer button on it. I have never used it!
1855597
I had the exact same problem, Called their customer service dept. The agent was RUDE and not helpful. I sent the timer to the company to the attention of the president in late October with a letter explaining the problem. Have heard nothing. NO letter, no replacement,. Nothing. I bought two...one I returned, and one I installed and that one will not keep the program. JUNKY products. give up and buy something else. Company does not stand by their products.