Timers were installed 2011 on new pool - they stopped working long ago, and did not feel wheels moving on motor so replaced both. Only wheels furthest from dial are moving on new motor (maybe that is normal?) - I did not feel them moving at first so I took one of the motors off and watched it with power - the back two wheels are moving - now when I poke finger in the polaris timer I feel same two wheels moving. When I button all up - the yellow dials do not move. I am unable to move dial without pulling out normal to set time, so seems spring is OK. If I need to replace whole mechanism I will do - just odd that both are the same - am I doing something wrong?
Intermatic T104 - double timer - replaced motors but dial still not turning
- Thread starter BamaUSAF
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 55,419
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
The gears tend to wear out. I have not heard of anyone repairing worn out timers.
I suggest you replace the whole mechanism.
I suggest you replace the whole mechanism.
Not that unusual for both timers in a dual-clock set-up to quit at the same time, or very closely. They both have run the same amount of hours and been subject to the same climate conditions. I learned many years ago to always at least suggest to a customer both be replaced when one quit. That way there was only the cost of one service call to get them both done. Twelve years is not a bad life for pool equipment now.
Thanks. I did replace both motors, but perhaps the issue is the dial and workings themself. Will replace the whole unit which sadly will come with motors. So much for trying to save a buck. G