Can I use this unit to turn on a water pump automatically for 15 minutes every hour, daily?
1104340
No, you can only select 30 minute time intervals. Ex. 9:00, 9:30, 10:00... etc.
1104341
The timing isn't that exact. Each tooth of the time clock is about 30 minutes on the small units. The larger version has more teeth but can still only do about 20 min intervals.
1071834
Buy a timer and set it to turn on unit whenever you wish. This works great for me.
1167112
I wouldn't unless you made some serious modifications to the unit. It is too unreliable. If you redesign the output valve you might be able to get away with it. I redesigned the one I have and it works very well now.
910149
Yes you can! I programmed mine to be ready at a certain time every morning and it works beautifully! It also keeps the water at the same temperature (of your choosing) for 1 hour after the time you programmed it for. A helpful hint on using it is to use the instructions listed in the item description on Amazon as the booklet that comes with it was pretty confusing.
2039920
You could, but I wouldn't. I got mine for the pump for an above ground swimming pool. You appear to be planning to use this for a permanent (in house) appliance. I would get an electrician to install a new outlet.
120416
I suppose whether it is an outdoor fountain or an indoor fountain it doesn't matter. The key factor is the amps. It is capable of drawing 15 amps. Pumps typically are lower than this, so it should be just fine. I run 2 small pumps simultaneously with mine. I'd not expose this timer to water. I'd put the timer in a dry place then run the cord to the pump.
1615099
Probably not as you must hold the "on button" on the pump down for 3 seconds before the pump comes on. Otherwise, the pump is great and I use it to water my garden from three rain barrels I have. Glad to answer any other questions you might have.
1675174
No. It's just a timer for a drip system. You set the amount of time you want the water on, time of day, and days of week.
1672540
Hi Ray..this unit CAN be set to operate continuously for an indefinite amount of time. It has two "timed" settings and just "on".
143786
Yes, it simply turns the power on and off, but not all pumps are meant to be started frequently. I have good experience with Hydor, bad experience with cheap pumps.
230931
Yes, you can do that. You can also bypass the float switch and run the pump manually by unplugging the pump power cord from the piggyback plug on the float switch and running it directly to the power outlet.
25039
Yes. There is a switch which you can turn on manually. You may not get instant hot water when you turn it on. You need to leave it running for a couple of minutes.
520372
Yes, if it's programmed to turn on every 24 hours you can manually turn it off when it is on with the button and not change the daily "on" time for the next cycle.
1629321
Yes, provided the power is 125Vt A/C or you can see if they have a unit that matches the power requirements as used in your area. I am very happy with my installed unit and has cut down my use of water as I had to leave the water run a long time before the water would get hot!
194156
If you are looking for a switch to activate the pump at a certain water level and then shut off the pump when the water is gone, this will not work. I would look for micro switch.
1890405
I haven't tried it but you should be able to set the frequency to 24. That will then water every hour. Then set run time to 30. That should water 30 minutes every hour
1911916
I had to take a look at the timer to answer. The rating on it is 15 amp, 1800 watt. So as long as you fall below those max ratings on the timer you should be ok. I bought it because it was the only basic timer I could find with this high of a watt and amp rating that would control a 1.5 HP pool pump, all the others had too low of a wattage and amperage rating. I am satisfied with this timer, its basic, affordable and will power larger items. I had a really fancy digital timer I paid 4 times more than this one for and the electronics in it went bad. I like the simplicity of this one without any electronics that can go bad again.