I use timer for Christmas lights. Worked fine last year. After 11 months of storage timer does not work. Any suggestions??
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I just bought mine and have only used it for a week. So far, so good. Sorry, I don't really have any idea what the problem might be. Is the cord still in good shape? Could it be frayed or loose?
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I also have never got the timer/clock to work even after uninstalling, reinstalling, switching wires, reading instructions over and over, praying and being overall pissed. Have been manually using it as a switch for the off/on operation until I rip it out for the last time and toss it. Clock does not seem to keep time.
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I have one and the light meter worked for about a month after i got it. The light mustve died or something im not sure but i know its not the batteries.
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My timer is not working. it was a month after I bought it and installed it. Amazon will not take it back. The local dealers from the website are not responding. very frustrating
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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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Your timer may not be shutting off all power to the device. I would use a test light and check for current.
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Sometimes "New" batteries have sat on shelves for so long they have discharged completely. I advise getting Rechargeable batteries with a charger, remove and install when fully charged light indicates full charge. Otherwise, return the timer for a new one, could be a lemon, it happens. My cheap-o batteries from the dollar store barely lasted a month, but the rechargeables are still running after 3 months.
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While the timer is active, there is no way to disable the lights. When the timer is not counting down (or up), the lights are not illuminated. I think I read a review once on here from someone who took it apart and disabled the lights somehow. You may investigate that further.
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My timer has worked fine for at least one year. No problems with turning off.
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I don't have a problem with this timer. I use it all year long for one circuit and three circuits during Christmas. I'm on my second timer in about 8 years(?) as the LCD dislpay went on my first timer. The bad part: The timer modules only work with incandesant bulbs. I added a 120v relay with dry contacts to every module (lamp and control modules) to provide strictly on or off lightning. Can't use the dimming feature, but I have elimiated problems with Floursents and LEDs. I'm surprised 'someone' hasn't added an upgraded module for the newer lighting fixtures.
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If that is what you want a light sensor might be a better choice. There are socket adapters readily available with sensors. As 'crazy for christmas' pointed out, this timer can be programmed to come on at sunset and remain on a set number of hours, which could be changed as the season progresses to be close to dawn.
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I don't use the timer as it was slow to set. I use the light sensor and have the lights come on at dusk and go off 6 hours later
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First let me say, I am not an electrician. However, I think I found the answer to your question on the following site. Hope this helps. By the way, the timer has worked perfectly since installation. Good luck! Go here -- http://electrical.about.com/od/electricalsupplies/qt/plasticboxes.htm
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I agree with some of the other posts. If the red pin turns the lights on. I would pull out the black pin, make sure it is not damaged or defective. If not, Move it to the next slot and see if it works and turns the lights off. If it is defective, replace the pin. I beleive the ML88T 988 watt timer came with two red and two black pins. Replace it and you should see your lights turn on and "OFF".
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My unit is working at beginning Amazon ships unit without pin on/off timer you must buy separate. Connected black wireon left white/white wire on rright then set time then set timer on/off should work good luck
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I also purchased a sterilizer. The light seemed to work then realized it did not stay on...thought it may have been bulb so I replaced the bulb with the spare that came with the unit. Same thing happened. I contacted company to see about exchanging the unit. They said "We are sorry to hear that you are having a problem with an item you purchased from us and we appreciate your patience because of this. Unfortunately the unit is past the 60 day guarantee. We can suggest that you check for any loose or frayed wires that could be causing it not to work We can offer a discount on a new unit" Unfortunately we were not aware that there was a problem until after the 60 days because we thought it was working!!! Look for frayed wires!! On our new unit?!
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this is a one shot timer,it would have to be reset after every use,you need a programable timer like those sold at walmart for christmas lights.