I read somewhere that this timer needs to be "reset" after a power outage? Is this true, or is this time like any other mechanical timer?
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Yes the time of day does have to be reset. This one is made in Germany and I suspect it will last longer.
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I'm not sure if I've had a power outage yet, but I've had it installed for at least 4-5 months and Haven't noticed a problem. They may be referring to the time "stopping" when the power goes out. It's a mechanical timer, I believe, so it will be susceptible to this issue.Let me know if you have any other questions. I use two of them to control some night time pendant lights at my office. Perfect for what my needs!
1296979
As with any mechanical timer, the real time (clock) has to be reset after a power outage. Once that is done, all of the ON and OFF settings will be as they were before the outage.
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It is like all mechanical timers... You have to set the time by rotating the dial. If there is a power outage the dial will stop rotating for the duration of the outage and automatically resume rotation when power is restored. The time will not correct itself when the power is resumed. You must manually rotate the dial again until the correct time is set. I used these for heat tape switches so I didn't break the bank with my power bill and have to remember to reset the time after a power outage, otherwise the heat tape will come on at the wrong time.
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I believe the concept of "reset" after a power outage means just turning the dial to align with the current time -- just as you would do with any electro-mechanical timer. You may need to do this at a time of day when none of the little slider switches has the timer in the on position, which is likely explained in the product literature.
1296982
This timer needs power to operate when the power is off it does not continue to keep time. The current time will need to be adjusted once the power comes back on.
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This is a simple mechanical timer...if the power goes out for 2 hours..it will be 2 hours behind when the power comes back on and will need to be adjusted (or reset) to the correct time.
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You don't have to reset the settings. If the power outage was short, you don't have to reset the time. If the power outage was for an hour or more, you will have to reset to the correct time in order for it to work properly.
125473
Sorry i set my timer to run during the night and i have never checked to see it it is functing correctley. Instructions were shipped with the device and it was simple to set ( I think.) I will try to check it this up an comming week end. Then I will get back to you later on this site if you don't already have the solution.
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Seriously ? Mine never stops unless I power it off. The only thing I can think of is something with the timer setting. Maybe you have the timer set to go off every few minutes. Can you get a stopwatch and get some data on the intervals of on/off ? Maybe unplugging it will reset it if it is for some reason set by the timer option. If that doesn't reset it then perhaps it is malfunctioning. It definitely sounds like timer related.
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Hi Bo, I have used one of these WH21 for the last 25 years. This version of timer is only for controlling on and off in a 24 hour period. It will not help you with the issue that you described. Thanks,Ed
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The digital timer will still work properly. That actually happened recently and I had the same concern, but no problem.
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Hi Carol: I would say that you would have to turn the heater back on but I'm not sure because I have not been in a power outage since I have owned it. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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This happened to me also. Just press the timer/clock button on the lower left and it should reset properly.
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No, the timer is strictly a Shut Down Timer. Also of concern to some is a Power Outage will cause the haeater to stop working and it will need to be manually restarted. I expect both of these features were designed this way because of safety concerns, for instance a heater starting in a dangerous environment while unattended.
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Yes timer and it's a junk. ....does not work well. ...we had to ship it few months ago to get it fixed again. ..
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Apparently from the other answers it looses correct time after a while (4 hours?), but keeps the settings (probably a small flash mem chip on board).My feeling is that it would just be one more clock to reset after a power outtage....Coffee Maker, Microwave, Oven, Bedside Alarm Clocks,Clock Radios, Etc.So it does not concern me.All I have to do is remember! :-)
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along with your power wire to the timer, the one on the very left. Attach a jumper wire there & run it over to the next to last pin on the right. hook the rest up like the instructions say. It doesn't tell you to do it this way but it will fix your problem !
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It works without the batteries (they are only to keep memory when the power goes out). The timer comes with batteries, so you'll know which ones to replace after you get it (indicator icon lets you know when the batteries are running low).
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You would have to activate the timer first for the timer to be on. (The little clock face on the lower left corner.) When the timer is activated the red power light would flash. Sounds like something is wrong with your unit though.
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You do not have to re-program the feeder itself if there is a power outage. You would however have to reprogram the external timer if there were to be a power outage unless you purchase a timer that has a backup battery.
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I have not had any problems. Is this timer new, or has it been working ok until now? If new, I would double check wiring, and if ok, would assume its defective.
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Not quite sure what you mean,but this is what it is. The unit is really a timer relay,that can be triggered to count down via a +12volt or groung signal. It is also equiped with a normally closed contact in addition to the regular normally opened one. Given that,it can turn a light on when 12v is applied and then off at the end of the count down or off when 12v is applied and on at the end of the count. To reset the count I BELIEVE that all power on the control circuit side must be removed for more than 3 or 4 seconds.
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I don't know about the timer. I do know that we had a short power outage recently and the refrigerator did not have to be reset as it did in the past before I had the protector on it.