Timer and Bestway pump

[Wobblerlorri]

My Bestway 1000 gph pump is plugged into a Plusmart outdoor timer. The pump's plug is GFCI, and the timer's outlet is GFCI. The timer itself is plugged into the GFCI plug in the outside of the house.

Now, the problem is that the reset button on the pump's plug has to be pushed before the pump will turn on when attached to the timer. It doesn't do this if it's plugged directly into the wall. This is inconvenient, because I want to be able to program when the pump comes in and how long it runs.

Any ideas what's going on?I

oh yeah, here's the timer

Plusmart Outdoor Power Stake Timer, Wireless Remote Control, Photocell Light Sensor, 6ft Extension Cord with Switch, 3 Waterproof Grounded Outlets with Cover, UL Listed - - Amazon.com

Plusmart Outdoor Power Stake Timer, Wireless Remote Control, Photocell Light Sensor, 6ft Extension Cord with Switch, 3 Waterproof Grounded Outlets with Cover, UL Listed - - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

 

[Wobblerlorri]

Never mind...cheap timer, kicked the bucket today. Ordered an Intermatic timer and asked mfr of cheap timer for a refund.

 

[647taco]

Never mind...cheap timer, kicked the bucket today. Ordered an Intermatic timer and asked mfr of cheap timer for a refund.

Did the Intermaticc work? I’m having the exact same issue using a WiFi enabled 15amp timer.

 

[Wobblerlorri]

Yes, the Intermatic has worked like a charm for two seasons now.

 

[sujatarao]

I have this pump - Amazon.com : Bestway 58500E 2200 Gallon Pool Pump, One Size, Gray : Garden & Outdoor - (Bestway 58500E 2200 Gallon Pool Pump, One Size, Gray) and cannot get it to work with any timer that I try (the reset button has to be pushed manually for the pump to start). Should I call an electrician to install an outlet closer to the pool? I'm running an extension cord from a GFCI on the side of my house.