[Graspher]

The timer that controls when the pool pump turns on / turns off has stopped moving.

The “pull to change time” wheel is not stuck or disengage - it’s where it should be to rotate properly.

Of course I can manually activate the pool pump but the timer is a real benefit.

I searched forum - no related posts that I can find.

Anyone have any ideas as to what the problem might be?

Or

Any recommendations for repair person other then TD?

[Bogie Shooter]

Is there a tripped breaker?

[Graspher]

Unfortunately.....no

[Marvic 1]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Is there a tripped breaker?

To me it looks like the pool motor beakers is fully set completely in the ON position. The wheel not turning with power going to the timer says - Bad Timer -....
Just try and reset the right lower two 20 Amp beakers and see, but they look fully energized to ON...
Is your Pool light working, if not then its another breaker thats trip that feeds your Pool Panel?

[villagetinker]

I am former life we used timers very similar to this one, when they stopped, it was usually the internal motor that went bad, time (on pun intended) to get a new timer. You may be able to double check this by using a meter on the terminals of the timer to see if it is getting voltage, if it is, bad motor, if it is not getting voltage something else is bad.
PM me if you need additional help.

[Graspher]

Originally Posted by Marvic 1

To me it looks like the pool motor beakers is fully set completely in the ON position. The wheel not turning with power going to the timer says - Bad Timer -....
Just try and reset the right lower two 20 Amp beakers and see, but they look fully energized to ON...
Is your Pool light working, if not then its another breaker thats trip that feeds your Pool Panel?

Thanks Bogie - as u noted the breakers are energized and the pool light is functional.

I’m falling on the same conclusion that villagetinker is indicating - bad timer.

[Graspher]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I am former life we used timers very similar to this one, when they stopped, it was usually the internal motor that went bad, time (on pun intended) to get a new timer. You may be able to double check this by using a meter on the terminals of the timer to see if it is getting voltage, if it is, bad motor, if it is not getting voltage something else is bad.
PM me if you need additional help.

You and Bogie have helped to focus my direction and like u suggest - I do believe the timer motor has gone kaput.

This house/pool is 12 yo and the box/timer appear to be original...so no surprise that it failed on my watch!!

Thanks - will pm if needed. I’ll just get my saws all and get to work exposing the timer housing!!

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by Graspher

You and Bogie have helped to focus my direction and like u suggest - I do believe the timer motor has gone kaput.

This house/pool is 12 yo and the box/timer appear to be original...so no surprise that it failed on my watch!!

Thanks - will pm if needed. I’ll just get my saws all and get to work exposing the timer housing!!

You might also seriously consider upgrading to digital. Best of luck.

[Marvic 1]

Originally Posted by Graspher

Thanks Bogie - as u noted the breakers are energized and the pool light is functional.

I’m falling on the same conclusion that villagetinker is indicating - bad timer.

Why are you giving Bogie my credit..

[Chief b]

The timer motor has gone bad. It happens. You should be able to “turn off power”, and remove the guts with the timer wheel. You can replace the whole mechanism or just the motor. TD’s should have one... or online.

[wganderson13]

Hello, That's a basic , inexpensive timer. 30 years maintenance electrician, timer motor , $20. If no motor sound, replace. 775 4245

[Graspher]

Originally Posted by Marvic 1

Why are you giving Bogie my credit..

uuuhhhhh....well.....I guess the gig is up. Bogie gets innocent posters to give him unearned credit to boost his TOTV rep. As you have witnessed - I got caught up in that deception....

[Graspher]

Originally Posted by Chief b

The timer motor has gone bad. It happens. You should be able to “turn off power”, and remove the guts with the timer wheel. You can replace the whole mechanism or just the motor. TD’s should have one... or online.

wganderson13 Hello, That's a basic , inexpensive timer. 30 years maintenance electrician, timer motor , $20. If no motor sound, replace. 775 4245


photo1902 You might also seriously consider upgrading to digital. Best of luck.

Thank you my good people - will be resolving today and will also post a detailed conclusion here for future folks who need this info.

[stadry]

we just replaced 2 for a hoa's pool lights,,, electro-mechanical things do wear out,,, digital replacements should perform far longer

[3kennedy]

Good call in the breaker, usually the spot I start as well...