Hi everybody!



I work as a handyman. While trying to install an intermatic t104r timer, I found that th
E clock does not work.
I believe I followed the diagram. Manually It works, but I do not hear the clock ticking. Is it supposed to?
The amps are 20, double pole. And iot is hooked up to two different runs of outdoor lighting, 20 amps each. Does the clock or the timer need a higher amperage?
Also does it need a neutral. Terminal A is empty!

Help!:confused:

Well... the clock won't "tick", it's electric. But there is a hole in the metal backing plate that allows you to see the clock mechanism moving... if it's working. Also, unless it's a 220 - 240 volt clock motor, it needs a neutral. Do you have installation instructions, is there any indication what the clock motor needs as power? The clock motor draws an insignificant amount of current... but it requires the correct voltage.

Like Missouri says, you can see the gears turning, some gears will appear stopped. You can usuall see the 2 clock motor wires on the terminals, Is Voltage is present and motor doesn't turn, it is defective, there are 120 and 240 volt motors, in the new and old style, bring motor to Electric supplier for a replacement. 2 screws.

... one more thing... f you are unsure of the clock motor voltage, pull the timer mech. Out of the box. The motor should have all the electrical motor requirements stamped on it.

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Originally Posted by Missouri Bound

Well......the clock won't "tick", it's electric. But there is a hole in the metal backing plate that allows you to see the clock mechanism moving....if it's working. Also, unless it's a 220 - 240 volt clock motor, it needs a neutral. Do you have installation instructions, is there any indication what the clock motor needs as power? The clock motor draws an insignificant amount of current...but it requires the correct voltage.

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The clock is 220. Does the amperage make a difference? It is only 20 amps.

Whew... the "20 amp) rating is for the switch... nothing to do with the clock motor or timing mechanism. That timer needs 220 volts, (240) 2 hot legs and no neutral to operate. The timer itself will handle a 20 amp load. With all due respect, if you are a handyman that doesn't understand basic electricity... don't attempt electrical repairs or installations. You can get yourself killed.

If its ticking, place in a bucket of water, may be a Ba.