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Problem with Intermatic T107-30 Timer - Running Slow
Hi all,
We have an old mechanical Intermatic T107-30 timer which controls our landscape lighting. In the last few weeks, the timer started acting up - it is running extremely slow. Basically for every hour, the timer will only run ~2 minutes. Is it worth getting this timer repaired? Does anyone know if there is a simple fix for this issue? If not, can anyone recommend a timer which will: 1. Control ~1000 - 1500W of lamps 2. Sunset programming AND turn off the lamps at a fixed time (i.e. 3:00am). 3. Multiple programs (turn on at sunset and turn on around 5:00am?). Since this is for residential use... something cheap + reliable would be ideal ;-) Thanks! |
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Problem with Intermatic T107-30 Timer - Running Slow
I had an old Intermatic mechanical used indoors for controlling a light.
When it started running slow I sprayed the internals with WD40. That was 20 years ago. Still working since but I only use it on vacations. "Spam Catcher" wrote in message . 1... Hi all, We have an old mechanical Intermatic T107-30 timer which controls our landscape lighting. In the last few weeks, the timer started acting up - it is running extremely slow. Basically for every hour, the timer will only run ~2 minutes. Is it worth getting this timer repaired? Does anyone know if there is a simple fix for this issue? If not, can anyone recommend a timer which will: 1. Control ~1000 - 1500W of lamps 2. Sunset programming AND turn off the lamps at a fixed time (i.e. 3:00am). 3. Multiple programs (turn on at sunset and turn on around 5:00am?). Since this is for residential use... something cheap + reliable would be ideal ;-) Thanks! |
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Problem with Intermatic T107-30 Timer - Running Slow
Spam Catcher writes:
Is it worth getting this timer repaired? Does anyone know if there is a simple fix for this issue? Typically this is caused by the bearings in the synchronous AC motor wearing out. Some suppliers stock the replacement motors. However, if you are running a kilowatt of lighting, you are spending $100s per year on power controlled by this thing, and it would be worth it to buy something more precise in timing versus sunset. An hour a day will save you $50 per year. The Intermatic Web site will help you. |
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Problem with Intermatic T107-30 Timer - Running Slow
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"Art" wrote in message k.net... I had an old Intermatic mechanical used indoors for controlling a light. When it started running slow I sprayed the internals with WD40. That was 20 years ago. Still working since but I only use it on vacations. "Spam Catcher" wrote in message . 1... Hi all, We have an old mechanical Intermatic T107-30 timer which controls our landscape lighting. In the last few weeks, the timer started acting up - it is running extremely slow. Basically for every hour, the timer will only run ~2 minutes. Is it worth getting this timer repaired? Does anyone know if there is a simple fix for this issue? If not, can anyone recommend a timer which will: 1. Control ~1000 - 1500W of lamps 2. Sunset programming AND turn off the lamps at a fixed time (i.e. 3:00am). 3. Multiple programs (turn on at sunset and turn on around 5:00am?). Since this is for residential use... something cheap + reliable would be ideal ;-) Thanks! |
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Problem with Intermatic T107-30 Timer - Running Slow
Spam Catcher wrote: Hi all, We have an old mechanical Intermatic T107-30 timer which controls our landscape lighting. In the last few weeks, the timer started acting up - it is running extremely slow. Basically for every hour, the timer will only run ~2 minutes. Is it worth getting this timer repaired? Does anyone know if there is a simple fix for this issue? If not, can anyone recommend a timer which will: 1. Control ~1000 - 1500W of lamps 2. Sunset programming AND turn off the lamps at a fixed time (i.e. 3:00am). 3. Multiple programs (turn on at sunset and turn on around 5:00am?). Since this is for residential use... something cheap + reliable would be ideal ;-) Thanks! Games I like to play! a href=http://www.gamestotal.com/Multiplayer Online Games/a a href=http://www.gamestotal.com/Strategy Games/abra href=http://uc.gamestotal.com/Unification Wars/a - a href=http://uc.gamestotal.com/Massive Multiplayer Online Games/abra href=http://gc.gamestotal.com/Galactic Conquest/a - a href=http://gc.gamestotal.com/Strategy Games/abra href=http://www.stephenyong.com/runescape.htmRunescape/abra href=http://www.stephenyong.com/kingsofchaos.htmKings of chaos/abr |
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Problem with Intermatic T107-30 Timer - Running Slow
bob kater wrote:
how abt a photo cell?? "Art" wrote in message k.net... I had an old Intermatic mechanical used indoors for controlling a light. When it started running slow I sprayed the internals with WD40. That was 20 years ago. Still working since but I only use it on vacations. "Spam Catcher" wrote in message . 1... Hi all, We have an old mechanical Intermatic T107-30 timer which controls our landscape lighting. In the last few weeks, the timer started acting up - it is running extremely slow. Basically for every hour, the timer will only run ~2 minutes. Is it worth getting this timer repaired? Does anyone know if there is a simple fix for this issue? If not, can anyone recommend a timer which will: 1. Control ~1000 - 1500W of lamps 2. Sunset programming AND turn off the lamps at a fixed time (i.e. 3:00am). 3. Multiple programs (turn on at sunset and turn on around 5:00am?). Since this is for residential use... something cheap + reliable would be ideal ;-) Thanks! WD-40 is often a good way to get those old mechanical timers working again. Follow it with a coat of some good silicon or other thin lubricant. It tends to wash out whatever lubricant might have originally been there. A couple good blasts from an air hose are handy, too. Pop` |
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Problem with Intermatic T107-30 Timer - Running Slow
Richard J Kinch wrote in
: However, if you are running a kilowatt of lighting, you are spending $100s per year on power controlled by this thing, and it would be worth it to buy something more precise in timing versus sunset. An hour a day will save you $50 per year. The Intermatic Web site will help you. Yes, that's what we're thinking too - buying a digital timer with some more smarts in it. I did some recalculations, we're probably closer to 600 watts, so a kilowatt was a bit of an over estimation. In anycase, thanks everyone for their suggestion, I'll give the good old WD-40 a try :-) |
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Problem with Intermatic T107-30 Timer - Running Slow
"bob kater" wrote in news:4584557e$0$4920
: how abt a photo cell?? Yes, I thought about that too - but I failed to mention the wiring for the box is located inside our garage. So if I were to use a photocell, I'll have to rewire. Also, a photocell will run the lights all night? I sort of want a device that is smart enough to turn on after dark till some fixed time (i.e. 1:00am), and then turn back on around 6:00am before work till sunrise ;-) |
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