Intermatic Timer - crapped the bed!

PureLuck · Jun 2, 2016

Just went outside to continue painting the pool house when I noticed the filter wasn't running..
After checking all "fuses" turning on and off main power, I now know the clock motor in the timer is dead.. or the whole thing-
The override switch isn't allowing the filter to turn on either..
I think I need to buy a new timer. Lowe's only available for delivery. Any thoughts?
Should we continue with this type of timer?
I need to get my filter running asap. I do hope it is just the timer and not the filter motor as well. (My husband just texted me that the power went out this morning for a few minutes)
Any advice please and thank you

Tanner M · Jun 2, 2016

Can you hear the timer running? You should be able to hear if you put your ear close to it

jkayca · Jun 2, 2016

Home Depot also carries Intermatic timers. Have you tried there?

PureLuck · Jun 2, 2016

I forgot about HD. Will try them! I can hear a slight hum.. but the time is not changing. I thought I used to hear it ticking.

Tanner M · Jun 2, 2016

Yes it should tick for sure

duraleigh · Jun 2, 2016

Yes it should tick for sure

Really? I don't think my intermatic does

iceflow · Jun 2, 2016

I don't know if yours is the same model Intermatic as mine, but I had a devil of a job removing the mounting screws, to the point where I posted on TFP to make sure I was in fact removing the retaining screws. It was straightforward once I got confirmation that I was proceeding correctly.

How does the pesky timer motor come out??

PureLuck · Jun 2, 2016

duraleigh said:
Really? I don't think my intermatic does

I think my timer is running.. when I just rebooted the main power again, I hear"electricity" running in the timer. Waiting to see if the time thing moves enough to see that it works.
I am afraid that my filter has died. I have a 1hp USQ1102 MOTOR.
How do I check it out to see if that is what has died? I would hate to call the pool company. Oye

Tanner M · Jun 7, 2016

duraleigh said:
Really? I don't think my intermatic does

Maybe not? I cant always hear a tick from my intermatic. I could be wrong, it wouldnt be the first time!