@@dnsigns4233 Thanks for your reply. I took the dial completely off to look for any worn parts. I forgot to mark where the arrow was when I pulled it off. Now when I set the time, I here from tennants that the lights are coming on way late.
@@kristianwiles4297 In the timers I've worked on - and in the photos of other Intermatic timers I've seen - I believe the arrow is marked with a "DO NOT REMOVE" stamp, so I'm not sure if your timer is still workable or not. In most of the default photos I've seen, the arrow is pointing down to the 6-o-clock or 7-o-clock positions. You might try that and see if one of those settings work. Otherwise, you may need to replace the timer.
I brought a house and it had one of these mechanical light time. I saw it had 3 pointer one the set the time correct one to shut turn off the lights and one to turn the them on. I only see the one to turn them on. Can l buy another pointer and add it to be able to turn off the light. I remember having 3 pointers and 1 has gone mossing.
Normally, there are (2) pointers / trippers - one for on, one for off. I'm not sure what a 3rd would be for. The trippers are available at Home Depot --> www.homedepot.com/p/Intermatic-T100-Series-Replacement-Trippers-for-Timers-156T1978A/100205118
Thanks for your question. It doesn't matter if the switch is on or off when you set the time. I'd recommend setting the switch where you want it to be (on or off) when you're setting it. If you have the trips set, it should update accordingly.
Good question. If you want it to go on at 6pm - and you're adjusting the timer at 2pm - you can leave it off. If you're adjusting the timer at 7pm - turn it on. Either way, the timer will self-adjust within 24 hours.
what was the point (purpose) of setting the time at 12 in the beginning of the video? I dont think it had anything to do with the time setting as to when it turns on and off. right?
The timer should be set to whatever time it is when you are setting up the timer. The pins that are attached to the outside of the clock will are what determine when the circuit turns on and off.
Are the back of the pins connected to something? Mine come off completely and I'm worried I broke it. How does it know what those pins mean? If that makes sense. -Liz
Inside the pin there should be a set-screw - that screws from the front and clamps the pin to the clock. If that screw is missing, you definitely need new pins. Does that help?
my landlord has this connected to a light that turns on at 8pm and off sometime in the morning. so the light goes on for 10 seconds and then off for 10 seconds all night long! do you have any idea how to just turn it into a motion detector so its not constantly flashing every 10 seconds?
Hi Beth, Your landlord would need to purchase a new light fixture with a motion sensor. The timer shown in this video cannot be converted to a motion sensor. Hope this helps!
This tutorial is a good send My question is this, my timer pins are set where i want them, but im unclear on where to spin the yellow timer wheel And over last few days we had power outages and now the signs come on other times and not times pins are set Please help
Hi Monique, There is a silver/metallic pointer in the middle of the dial. The tip of that pointer should point to what time it is. If it's 10am where you are, you should spin the yellow face so that the pointer points to 10am. Does that help? Thanks for your question.
@@1105pitbull Using a photocell is a great solution - if you want the lights on all night. If you want them to turn off during the night, you may want to consider a circuit timer.
Simple and to the point. Awesome video
Thanks, Butch!
What do you do when you have moved the center pointer and you forgot where it was originally pointing too. Now I need to recalibrate 😬
The center pointer is the clock on the time clock. It should point to whatever time it is. Does that make sense?
@@dnsigns4233 Thanks for your reply. I took the dial completely off to look for any worn parts. I forgot to mark where the arrow was when I pulled it off. Now when I set the time, I here from tennants that the lights are coming on way late.
@@kristianwiles4297 In the timers I've worked on - and in the photos of other Intermatic timers I've seen - I believe the arrow is marked with a "DO NOT REMOVE" stamp, so I'm not sure if your timer is still workable or not. In most of the default photos I've seen, the arrow is pointing down to the 6-o-clock or 7-o-clock positions. You might try that and see if one of those settings work. Otherwise, you may need to replace the timer.
@@dnsigns4233 I will give that a try. Thanks again for the help🙂👍
I brought a house and it had one of these mechanical light time. I saw it had 3 pointer one the set the time correct one to shut turn off the lights and one to turn the them on. I only see the one to turn them on. Can l buy another pointer and add it to be able to turn off the light. I remember having 3 pointers and 1 has gone mossing.
Normally, there are (2) pointers / trippers - one for on, one for off. I'm not sure what a 3rd would be for. The trippers are available at Home Depot --> www.homedepot.com/p/Intermatic-T100-Series-Replacement-Trippers-for-Timers-156T1978A/100205118
Great job on this Sean and Team! The instructions are very clear and easy. Thanks for sharing! - On behalf of the Maui Mastermind Team
Thank you very much, Kelli!
What if I don't need my sign to be one like never ? How do I set it up to not turn on ever just whenever I want?
Hey Elvia,
You can take the timer pins off and use the metal lever to turn the sign on and off.
I hope this helps!
Does it matter if the lights (parking lot lights) are on when I set the time?
Thanks for your question. It doesn't matter if the switch is on or off when you set the time. I'd recommend setting the switch where you want it to be (on or off) when you're setting it. If you have the trips set, it should update accordingly.
Thanks 🤗. Great job.🍻
You are welcome, Hugo. Thanks for watching!
What about the lever. Should be left on off or on?
Good question. If you want it to go on at 6pm - and you're adjusting the timer at 2pm - you can leave it off. If you're adjusting the timer at 7pm - turn it on. Either way, the timer will self-adjust within 24 hours.
what was the point (purpose) of setting the time at 12 in the beginning of the video? I dont think it had anything to do with the time setting as to when it turns on and off. right?
The timer should be set to whatever time it is when you are setting up the timer. The pins that are attached to the outside of the clock will are what determine when the circuit turns on and off.
Are the back of the pins connected to something? Mine come off completely and I'm worried I broke it. How does it know what those pins mean? If that makes sense. -Liz
Inside the pin there should be a set-screw - that screws from the front and clamps the pin to the clock. If that screw is missing, you definitely need new pins. Does that help?
my landlord has this connected to a light that turns on at 8pm and off sometime in the morning. so the light goes on for 10 seconds and then off for 10 seconds all night long! do you have any idea how to just turn it into a motion detector so its not constantly flashing every 10 seconds?
Hi Beth, Your landlord would need to purchase a new light fixture with a motion sensor. The timer shown in this video cannot be converted to a motion sensor. Hope this helps!
This tutorial is a good send
My question is this, my timer pins are set where i want them, but im unclear on where to spin the yellow timer wheel
And over last few days we had power outages and now the signs come on other times and not times pins are set
Please help
Hi Monique, There is a silver/metallic pointer in the middle of the dial. The tip of that pointer should point to what time it is. If it's 10am where you are, you should spin the yellow face so that the pointer points to 10am. Does that help? Thanks for your question.
What about the manual lever?
What is your question about the manual lever?
@@dnsigns4233 WE solved the problem of resetting by putting auto timer light sensitive on the parking lot lights. Thanks for reply though.
@@1105pitbull Using a photocell is a great solution - if you want the lights on all night. If you want them to turn off during the night, you may want to consider a circuit timer.
@@dnsigns4233 Yes, we want the lights on al night due to the area not being too great. Thanks for the suggestion though.
so my timer only has the off movable pen where can I purchase another
Hi Irma, Those pins are available at Home Depot & most hardware stores. Thanks for your question.