Intermatics response:
"The TN711 has been discontinued and replaced with the TN311 which is known
for it's durability."




"Samuel M. Goldwasser" wrote in message
...
"John Keiser" writes:

I see replacement pinon gears in common Intermatic lamp timers was
discussed in 2005. A more current model [TN711] and drive motor [WG2030]
uses a pinon gear that has readily crumbled [in the heat and humidity of
Hawaii, anyway]. The remnants are a golden, waxy color.
Poor quality nylon?
The gear train is hard plastic. The gear train works fine.
My question, for curiosity's sake, is why would the pinon gear be made
of
such soft/poor/fragile material?

Yeah, the $6 timer only lasts about 15 years. ;-)

But I agree it's annoying. All the other gears are brass and don't
wear.

Does anyone know of a replacement source other than to cannibalize other
timers?

--- sam