Outside light works when "On" position but timer will not rotate when I switch to "timer". I returned one already, this is my 2nd one.
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I have to tell you that these timers are Not very reliable. I have had a hard time with mine as well. The one thing I noticed is that if the unit is not tight against the wall plate the tooth that triggers the mechanism to turn on and off will not function properly. Another problem I have had is the outer timing unit (the round outer part) can be pressed to tight against the timer not allowing it to spin. I like the concept of the timer and how easy it is to set but its not always reliable. I hope that helps you.
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I have used a few of these without any problems. I would like to say that you have to make sure you put it together correctly when you install it. If you do not install the dial and center lock button in the correct position it will not work but worse yet it can wreck the gears. Good Luck
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My timer was working perfectly for years, but was recently damaged by a construction crew. I replaced it with the EconoSwitch 7-Day Programmable Wall Switch w/ Solar Timetable (White)SKU: PLS750C1000, and I am very pleased with this device. It includes a rechargeable 4 hour battery to keep the settings when the power goes out. It's programmable, and features the ability to turn on with the sun goes down and off when the sun comes up, regardless of what time of the year it is.
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You will need to check if the wires are interchanged. Mine was same. if not get an electrician. This timer works perfect For CFL and led bulbs.
608524
When you use the timer it turns off automatically. You probably used the "on" position not the timer.
457074
I believe that you will need to adjust the timer. There are various settings that you can adjust to meet your lighting and security purposes. You may have the timer set in the test position. I would check here first, the switch is located on the bottom side of the sensor.
535237
You are correct. I have had mine and it did the same thing. Pushing the reset and timer button and the light went out. I cant find my manual. Thank You!
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Using another timer works fine. I used a Stanley digital timer and plugged the Moonrays transformer into the timer. You'll need to put some electrical tape over the transformer's "eye" so it will always think it is dark. The on/off will be controlled by the timer and not the Moonrays transformer.
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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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Just to check, you plugged it in and clicked the switch? The light comes on but the ball doesn't rotate? Seems like a defect... mine starts right away.
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I keep mine in the "AUTO" position. When in the holder during daylight hours it remains off, in the dark the "Night Lite" stays on unless there is a light on in the room. At any time, day or night if I grab it out of the holder the light is a constant "ON". When in hand I will turn the control to on or off depending on what I need. When it goes back in the holder I put it back to "AUTO". This question got me wondering so I went around the house and checked them all, they are all working properly. I don't see a way to replace the battery, I'll look into that.
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If you have the timer that is supposed to ramp light up and down, it only works if you have light on full. If you have light set on any other mode it will flicker when ramping on and off. Hope this helps
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I noticed another brand allowed the bulb to be "re-clocked". I think I see that on mine, but in town I never get to go on high beam. I'll have to re-check the 3 tabs to see if I can rotate them up.
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Try the dusk to dawn sensor! Cover it with a piece of duct tape and see if the light stays on and does not strobe. The reason is there may be an ambient light source near or close by affecting the sensors ability to work properly. I had this problem when I hung icicle lights up for the kids.
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Not sure is your case, but in my case, the light switch was too close to a shelf and therefore the timer's plate didn't fit. I just put it upside down and works perfectly. Of course, the program on/off changes.
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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 had the opposite problem. Couldn't get it to come on. Just bought the cheaper mechanical timers. No problems at all with them.
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Small arrow on inside dial...set the time of day here.....push out the little pins for the time you want the lights to come on.....if you want the lights to come on at 9pm until 11 pm push all the pins between 9p and 11p out....nice timer I used for landscape lights and two fountains works like a charm and they are all outside so its water proof also...nice timer any other questions?
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It flips down for the timer. Try unplugging it, then resetting the timer dial, then plugging it back in and flipping the switch down. Hope this helps!
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I'm not sure if your's is defective, but the timer on mine works fine. There's a little resistance, but aren't all timers.