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How do I program an old Intermatic timer?

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John Castro

Published Mar 03, 2026

How do I program an old Intermatic timer?

How to Set an Intermatic Wall Timer

  1. Erase all previous timer settings by sliding the control lever left to the “Off” position.
  2. Move the control lever to the “On” position.
  3. Turn the time dial clockwise until you reach the half hour that is closest to your present time.
  4. Press the time dial to set the present time.

How do I know if my Intermatic timer is working?

A: With a small flashlight, look into the Visual Motor Check window, near the top of the timer mechanism. If power is coming to the timer motor, you should be able to clearly see the gears moving through the small window. If not, then check the breaker that the time clock is connected to, turn it off and back on again.

How many hours should my pool pump run?

8 hours
Overall, the lessons learned today is you should run your pool pump an average 8 hours a day to properly circulate and clean your water. The pump should push your entire pool in gallons in this 8 hour period of time. Residential pool water only needs to be turned over once daily to have proper filtration.

Why will my pool pump not turn on?

(Probably.) When your pool pump won’t turn on, the first place to look is for all issues electric: your breaker, your wiring, and the capacitor. And by the way, if your pump is automatic, go ahead and check its timer to make sure it’s on in the first place. Just while you’re at it.

How long does a pool pump need to run each day?

Should I run my pool pump during the day or night?

It’s always best to run the pool pump during the hottest times of the day. The sun is one of the causes of chlorine depletion in your pool. The water moving around helps protect the chlorine from being burnt out from the sun.

How does an Intermatic pool timer work?

An Intermatic pool timer tells your pool pump when to turn on and when to turn off. This both conserves energy and allows you to avoid turning the pump on and off manually. After you’ve installed an Intermatic pool timer, you might have questions about how to operate it. The functions of an Intermatic timer are basic and therefore easy to work.

What is a pool pump timer?

A pool pump timer is used to set the duration you want your pool pump to work . Preferably, this time should be a period when no one is using the pool. You can connect the timer to a power switch, which is then connected to your pool pump. use per pump.

What is a pool timer?

Timers. Pool timers eliminate the need to manually control your pool equipment and turn it off and on at preset times. Pool timers work by connecting to one or more pool pumps which activate at the desired time of day, and is connected to a grounded power source and wired to a pool pump.