How does this product work? Does my pool pump cord plug directly into the timer and the timer into my gfci?
354031
this timer woks excellent, and its heavy enough to use on about anything. i own a tractor trailer and i use it to plug in my 1500 watt engine heater on it.
354032
The timer is installed between the outlet and your pump. I would recommend hanging onto the receipt. I usually get one, one and a half seasons from these things. I believe this has a one year warranty.
354033
Yes. The timer plugs into your outlet, and your pump plugs directly in to the timer! It works great!
354034
Yes. Word of warning...if the power goes out, you will need to reset the timer. Also, this product lasted about one year and died on me. Did not replace with another. Went to Lowes and bought one that is digital and has battery backup ($25) seems to work great, but time will tell
354035
15 Amps at 110 Volts AC is 1,650 Watts. That would be the absolute most it could handle. If your pool pump is over 1500 Watts you may be better off with a larger timer (in case of voltage spikes and sags). If your pool pump is less than 1000 Watts it should run for years (mine has).
79544
The timer on the pump does not perform an on/off function (there is only a manual on/off button). The controls on the pump only control desired rpm and runtime for 3 easily programmable buttons. Once the pump starts it goes to program1 rpm and runs for the specified time, switches to program2 rpm and time then switches to program3 rpm...and stays indefinitely until there is a manual stop or power interruption (timer, etc). An external timer must be used to perform scheduled run times. I do not have a cover and keep my pool open year round. I recently had a motor failure on my 1.5 superpump and decided to upgrade to the VS once I ran the simple math and convinced myself of the payback period. I have my pump controlled by an intermatic pf1102t (note: previously had no timer). Now I only run the pump in winter below freezing temp, and at min flow...before I was forced to run a 1.5 pump. I'm extremely satisfied with the new setup and enjoy saving $$$. Do the math, buy a VS...and definitely keep your timer.
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.
91592
It works with input voltage from 110 to 250 v AC so if your pump is 110 or 220 single phase and the timer is wired in Parallel with the pump it will operate while the pump operates and measure the On time. There is no reset on the timer.
519975
Mike, had this issue once with my old pump, I accidentally switched the L1 and L2 wires. Mark them first ( for the future) and swap them. I also heard to make sure the internal ground and the external copper ground is attached as well. Hope this helps, once you dial in the timers this pump is pretty awesome.
1634065
Comes on automatically since you have all the settings set up. I have it connected to a timer...when the timer turn son it turns on the pool pump and the Hayward. Same principal if you have a power outage.
1634527
The timer has a short cord that plugs into the outlet. It also has a receptacle for plugging in whatever you want to control. In our case, we use it to control our pool filter, having it run while we are working and it is in direct sun. Keeps it clean and warm! We also like the "On" feature - a little slide switch on the timer that allows you to over-ride the timer without changing the settings. On our 2nd year, still working fine. Wish I would have bought one long ago.....
453997
As long as the A/C unit is rated at 15 amps or less, including start up, then yes this timer will work. The statement of plugging directly into the wall is so you don't use extension cord which would also have an amp rating.
1221644
Yes, it uses a standard electrical plug. I uses an inexpensive timer with my own aquarium and it works fine. Though. I would recommend you set the timer for no more than 4-6 hours of light. It's a strong light source and algal growth can become a problem.
213735
It's possible that you could connect all the zone control outputs and your pump relay together. This would create an "OR" circuit (either zone1 OR zone2 Or zone3, etc, coming on would also activate your pump). However, I don't know if the Timer circuit would be damaged. The safe way requires a simple electronic OR circuit that samples each zone output (it's 24 or 28 VAC) and inputs to a relay or solid state switch that controls the same voltage applied to the pump relay. Of course you would have to know if the relay handles that voltage and if the current draw is comparable to that which the zone solenoids pull. From the nature of your question I expect that you may have no idea how to do this.
1911917
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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
947893
Yes, all you have to do is wire of the power supply to your pool timer. PS you'll probably want to use watertight connections.
2183103
J. This is Steve over at aqua Products. This unit does have a 2-3 hour timer and like all units it has a built in program that advances the cleaner back and forth about the pool. Note: The distance it travels forward and backward is affected by the small or large pool setting on the power supply. If you have further question please feel free to call us at 1-800-845-4856
518267
It does not need a separate circuit for the timer. I ran the 240 to the timer and (I think) 12 gauge from the timer to the water heater. I'm not qualified to answer the second question, but given the way you have to wire the timer I would guess that you can't wire safely w/o the neutral.
1505861
If you have this machine, the transformer, lets you program the amount of time per drive cycle. if U have a small pool and the timer is set for 90 seconds, it will spend more time on the wall. My pool is 20 x 40 unground, and for that pool size, I have it set on a 60 second cycle, which works fine. you can lower it tom 45 or 30 seconds each way.
534577
Mine is the 115V only. I used a CGFI cord and there is a ground tap on top. Some states require bonding of swimming pool and pump. Hope this helps.
754573
Since I don't know when you bought this, it's difficult to answer. I had the same problem with one I bought about three years ago. The problem is the GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) built into the cord. I wound up buying another pump with a completely redesigned GFI and it has been working fine. Evidently, Intex saw there was a problem with the old syle GFI, but didn't tell anybody.