Will I need a timer with this pump or is it built into the programming?
1626129
you need a timer to turn the pump on and off for automatic or you will have to manually turn it on and off... I choose to have it on auto this is the timer the tech support guy at Hayward recommended for me and works great. Intermatic T104 208-277-Volt DPST 24 Hour Mechanical Time Switch
1626130
Yes and No! When you first turn on the pump, it thinks for a while, then goes to its Prime speed. After a time it switches to V2, its second speed, and runs at that speed for a long time, before switching to V3. You can set the amount of time it runs at V2, as well as the speeds it runs at for the various speeds.If your power goes off, it starts back at Prime (3000 RPM) and repeats the cycle. Most people like a timer to shut the motor off at a chosen time, and restart it the next day, or whenever. So, I recommend you have a timer, but it is not essential.
1626131
You need a separate timer. I had the same question when I bought mine. Just so you know, mine stopped after being installed in May of this year. The Hayward Company sent a man to repair it right away under warrantee. Amazing service
1626132
I used my old wall timer. Without the timer it will run 24 hours a day which wastes energy. A wall timer is inexpensive and easy to install. If you are looking for a all in one unit check out the hayward 3400VSP.
213734
It's possible that you could connect all the zone control outputs and your pump relay together. This would create an "OR" circuit (either zone1 OR zone2 Or zone3, etc, coming on would also activate your pump). However, I don't know if the Timer circuit would be damaged. The safe way requires a simple electronic OR circuit that samples each zone output (it's 24 or 28 VAC) and inputs to a relay or solid state switch that controls the same voltage applied to the pump relay. Of course you would have to know if the relay handles that voltage and if the current draw is comparable to that which the zone solenoids pull. From the nature of your question I expect that you may have no idea how to do this. It's possible that you could connect all the zone control outputs and your pump relay together. This would create an "OR" circuit (either zone1 OR zone2 Or zone3, etc, coming on would also activate your pump). However, I don't know if the Timer circuit would be damaged. The safe way requires a simple electronic OR circuit that samples each zone output (it's 24 or 28 VAC) and inputs to a relay or solid state switch that controls the same voltage applied to the pump relay. Of course you would have to know if the relay handles that voltage and if the current draw is comparable to... » Read More It's possible that you could connect all the zone control outputs and your pump relay together. This would create an "OR" circuit (either zone1 OR zone2 Or zone3, etc, coming on would also activate your pump). However, I don't know if the Timer circuit would be damaged. The safe way requires a simple electronic OR circuit that samples each zone output (it's 24 or 28 VAC) and inputs to a relay or solid state switch that controls the same voltage applied to the pump relay. Of course you would have to know if the relay handles that voltage and if the current draw is comparable to that which the zone solenoids pull. From the nature of your question I expect that you may have no idea how to do this. « Show Less
1798121
No timer... It controls water temperature by turning on when the temperature of the water flowing through rises about your desired setting
1631320
Nomal for this system. I forget how I found it but on theb site it has a nice manual describing the function. You may want to consider using the time clock function and turn the pump off at night. Unless you need hot water at night at least early in the AM you would get cold water.
122441
I have two of these timers installed. One on main pool pump and one on the Polaris pump. About 3 years of trouble free service so far. Easy to install and program. Replaced the old style mechanical timers (Intermatic 24 Hour Mechanical Time Switch). I prefer the digital unit. Time will tell on reliability. Intermatic 24 Hour Mechanical Time Switches I replaced did last 25 years and are a little cheaper. If you are replacing also Intermatic units, carefully label the wires with before unhooking. Helps assure the new install proceeds smoothly and safely.
1624303
This would not be a problem for the pump, but you would need a controller panel for it where you could schedule any change in speed and simultaneously control any valves that might need to be opened or closed. I would call their technical customer service. My phone call to them after a long wait was more helpful than I anticipated.
1615098
I don't think that will work. The pump is activated manually by push button. I don't believe it can be automated. You'll need to be careful not to run it dry too.
1601982
The normal way to control this pump is to apply and remove power to/from it by an external timer. The pump will remember all the speed program that you've given it. It will start in prime mode and then cycle through the V1/V2/V3 per previous programming.
2226394
Yes. Each of the triggers represents a 15 minute duration. I used mine to power a water pump inside a plant cloning unit. You could definitely set an on 15, off 15, on 15 etc., cycle for a two-hour period, and have the remaining triggers in the 24-hour cycle set to off. Works like a charm.
335229
I have never use thise machin with no sorts of timer. Have no problem at all about pump getting hot . This clone king is working perfectly fine to mi.
1878255
The pump should run at the timer settings. I would think if it runs as you state, either the timer or pump is bad. I suggest new pump.
174841
There is no timer. I just plug it in a little in advance. The water will be ready in around 10 minutes.
178757
No, this is not an automatic pump. It requires manual and or float switching to opetate correctly.
2085197
I sat at my desk in the house and programed it. I have trouble seeing it where it is outside in the pump house. I can then just change the duration times as I need (still a bit hard to see). if it helps the time that first displays is always midnight
2267179
There is no timer built into the unit. I have mine wired to run whenever the main water pump runs. Its wired through the same pressure switch that turns on the pump.
997781
No but you can program it to water every 3rd week, 6am and 8pm. With the odd and even weeks it's a bit more complicated. You must install a jumper wire on pin 3 of the timer chip and connect it to pin 7 of the IC in position J2. After that restart the unit and program the times you want to water.
354033
Yes. The timer plugs into your outlet, and your pump plugs directly in to the timer! It works great!