I'm using this timer on my rain barrel and it is working fine but the directions could be a bit clearer about setting the time. If I want to use a 24 hr frequency and I just want to change the 'turn-on' time how do I do it?
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I think you set the 24 hr time at the time you want it started. So if you want it started at 8am you set the 24 hr timing at 8 am.
935359
It is a little confusing since the advertising literature mentions a manual override switch but there is nothing labeled manual override. There are essentially only two settings an auto setting where the lights turn on with motion only at night and turn off according to the TIME dial setting. The Dusk to Dawn Setting which I guess is closest to what you want is activated by turning the light switch that controls the light OFF and ON twice within three seconds. Once you do that the light should come one at DUSK and stay on for 6 hours. After 6 hours it will revert to the timer setting and come on and off when motion activated. It will stay that way unless you once again cycle the power on and off within three seconds. You cannot set this light one time to stay on as a "Floodlight". You have to cycle the power each day if you want the unit to come on for 6 hours at dusk each day.
739902
It is actually very easy to set. The left connector is labeled A and the right one B. Put in the battery and set the hour. A number will appear on the screen. That number corresponds to the day on which you set the timer up. In other words, if you set it up on a Wednesday, the number one that appears on the screen corresponds to Wednesday. Or you can set it up on Monday and the number will correspond to Monday. You set the open and close times, pick the days to water, etc... Our entire property is watered using these timers. We have been using them for over a year without any problems. I hope this helps. It is actually very easy to set. The left connector is labeled A and the right one B. Put in the battery and set the hour. A number will appear on the screen. That number corresponds to the day on which you set the timer up. In other words, if you set it up on a Wednesday, the number one that appears on the screen corresponds to Wednesday. Or you can set it up on Monday and the number will correspond to Monday. You set the open and close times, pick the days to water, etc... Our entire property is watered using these timers. We have been using them for over a year without any problems. I... » Read More It is actually very easy to set. The left connector is labeled A and the right one B. Put in the battery and set the hour. A number will appear on the screen. That number corresponds to the day on which you set the timer up. In other words, if you set it up on a Wednesday, the number one that appears on the screen corresponds to Wednesday. Or you can set it up on Monday and the number will correspond to Monday. You set the open and close times, pick the days to water, etc... Our entire property is watered using these timers. We have been using them for over a year without any problems. I hope this helps. « Show Less
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There is a timer of sorts on this unit. You can adjust how many hours you would like the unit to run (only 1 hour increments). So instead of setting a timer for 3:30 - 5:30, you would turn it on at 3:30 and set for 2 hours. Hope that makes it clear.
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With the unit plugged in but power off, press the mode button on the face of the unit. It will first ask if you want 12 hr or 24 hr formation. press the mode button choose 12 or 24 hr mode. Press the mode button again and the time will be displayed, hr first and then minutes. Use the left and right arrow buttons on the face of the unit to adjust the time. Hope this helps!
180056
This timer is not designed for continuous running like most timers. Set a start time and run min.,for 1st zone then you must set a separate start time for zone #2, 3,4 etc. in increments of 15 mins. each. You can't overlap. If #1 starts at 3am, run 45 min, then zone #2 must start at 4 am and yes this means a 15 min. pause before #2 runs. Each zone also needs the day of the week you want it to run i.e. Wednesday and Saturday or whatever your local codes dictates. Same with 2,3,4. If you want only one watering time per day, that's the button you push. Hope this helps. Very simple and inexpensive unit if you want an "indoor" with plug-gable transformer. No cover so you need it indoors or out of direct contacts with the elements.
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No, there is only a timer that is set by "every day", "every 2 days", "every 3 days", and so on. Makes it pretty inconvenient for areas with watering restrictions on certain days of the week. What I do is set it for "every 7" days. I can turn the timer on the night before to go off in the morning for an hour or so and at the end of the day when I'm back from work, I turn the timer off. Every time you turn it back on, it resets your day one.
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Hi Laura, It took me awhile to figure out how to set the timer. (I actually had to read the instructions!) But now it's no problem! Hope this helps, Sarah
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First, point the arrow on the CENTER dial to the current time of day, then, starting W/ all the buttons on the outer ring in the "up" position, push DOWN on the buttons that correspond W/ the time(s) you want your device to operate. While this is possibly a bit more complicated than, say, in intermatic timer-W/ on/off clips, it saves the expense of buying the clips- @ ridiculous prices.
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I have never messed with the rain delay setting on the panel. I just hooked mine up and nothing more. My rain sensor activates when it gets wet and "turns on". As long as it's on, the sprinklers don't run. When it dries out (hours and hours later), it turns off and at that point the sprinkler is no longer locked. In other words, the delay is built in to my sensor and no need to do anything more.
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The timer comes on close to sunset. I don't think it can be set for a half hour before sunset though. Sometimes it seems to get dark inside the house before the light comes on - but that has more to do with if it's cloudy or sunny outside. You can set it to sunset and then select any time you like for it to go off.
2284109
If you are looking just to adjust for DST the is a switch on the bottom that handles that. If you are setting the time there are several buttons on the bott of the unit.
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No, the timer is preset. No fancy option to change. And I'd be careful with purchasing this. Our stopped working after just a few weeks.
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Using an external timer works. I have a Braun coffeemaker that is not programmable. Here's how to do it:1. Plug timer into wall socket and program to come on at say 6:30am. I then have it shut off at 11:00am.2. Make coffee the evening before.3. Make sure that timer is in the "off" position and then turn the coffeemaker to the "on" position (but it will have no power and will not turn on until timer does it)4. When timer hits 6:30 am it will provide power and because the switch is "on" the coffeemaker will start brewing. And if you want to make another pot that morning your timer will still be on.I'm not enough of a coffee aficionado to be able to tell the difference of coffee ground the night before and that morning. Using an external timer works. I have a Braun coffeemaker that is not programmable. Here's how to do it:1. Plug timer into wall socket and program to come on at say 6:30am. I then have it shut off at 11:00am.2. Make coffee the evening before.3. Make sure that timer is in the "off" position and then turn the coffeemaker to the "on" position (but it will have no power and will not turn on until timer does it)4. When timer hits 6:30 am it will provide power and because the switch is "on" the coffeemaker will start brewing. And if you want... » Read More Using an external timer works. I have a Braun coffeemaker that is not programmable. Here's how to do it:1. Plug timer into wall socket and program to come on at say 6:30am. I then have it shut off at 11:00am.2. Make coffee the evening before.3. Make sure that timer is in the "off" position and then turn the coffeemaker to the "on" position (but it will have no power and will not turn on until timer does it)4. When timer hits 6:30 am it will provide power and because the switch is "on" the coffeemaker will start brewing. And if you want to make another pot that morning your timer will still be on.I'm not enough of a coffee aficionado to be able to tell the difference of coffee ground the night before and that morning. « Show Less
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I am not sure. We do reset it each time that we use it, I needed a 24 hour timer and that is about all that we use it for and each time we use it we set it for the exact time that we need.
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The to truth is its been a long time since I used this timer, so I don't remember, I don't recommend this timer, it's super hard to set the time, and it broke easy. Sorry
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I don't know. I just turn it on and turn it off. There are many options for timing. The directions that came with it are very complete and detailed. There is a clock for timing. I wasn't interested in those options so didn't read carefully.