20 Most Recent Intermatic HB88RC - 7-Day Programmable Outdoor Timer - 15 Amps - 120 VAC Li Questions & Answers

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Just program it as noted previously and put the timer in Auto. Set the clock to 1 min BEFORE your earliest timer program is set to come on. When the clock hits the correct time, it will turn on. Then set the clock to the correct time and you're golden.

No, you do not need to set all 7 timer events.
When event1 ON and event1 OFF are set, press CLOCK button to exit programming and save programs. Or press PROGRAM button and move to event2 ON and event2 OFF. Exit programming any time by pressing clock button.
http://www.intermatic.com/products/timers/consumer%20outdoor%20timers/digital%20timers/hb88rc.aspx

That being said, if events conflict with each other, timer will not operate.
For example event1 ON FR at 7pm and event1 OFF all-days at 11pm.
The days have to match for on-off times.

Another example event1 ON FR at 7pm and event1 OFF FR 11pm, but event2 ON all days 8pm event2 OFF all days 10pm. This overlap will cause timer to skip programs.

If timer is being used in random mode, timer programs cannot be closer than 1/2 hour apart.

When programming is done, press clock button to display current time.
Timer should be ready to go.
Manual is fuzzy at this point, and does not specifically say, but it appears that you only press MODE button when you want to set another mode beside auto.
I e-mailed Intermatic last week about this unclear spot because several folks are writing in about this timer not going into correct MODE after programs are set.
MODE must be set to automatic
Press MODE button once for manual override function
Press MODE again and RDM displays for random >> this is for lights turning on randomly when on vacation.
Press MODE button third time, and AUTO shows on display >> you want timer in AUTO for timer programs to operate.
Here's the trick ... after setting MODE to auto, press clock button to display current time

If timer will not enter AUTO, then timer is defective.
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Open following links to identify timer and download possible manual:http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/hb88rc.pdf http://waterheatertimer.org/Intermatic-timers-and-manuals.html#hb88

Open following links to identify timer and download manual:
http://waterheatertimer.org/Aube-T1032-timer.pdf
http://waterheatertimer.org/Aube-timers-and-manuals.html

Honeywell Aube T1032 is made for single-pole or 3-way applications, and works for all types of lighting up to 500Watts.
Timer has internal battery and cannot be exposed to freezing temperatures or extreme hot temperatures.

Try removing battery, and then reprogram timer.

Some timers are reset when battery is removed.
Newer digital timers keep programs in memory when battery is removed, but in that case the instruction manual shows steps for resetting timer and deleting programs.

The HB88RC manual does not show steps for deleting programs or resetting timer.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Intermatic-timers-and-manuals.html#hb88

Try removing AA battery from back of timer.

Question posted under HB88RC 6-button outdoor plug-in timer with battery compartment located on back of timer.
Instruction manual does not say how to reset timer.
Other newer timers are rest by removing battery.
HB88RC is replaced by newer HB8800 series with lifetime warranty.

If you have a different timer, then open following sources to identify timer:
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#6-24
http://waterheatertimer.org/Intermatic-timers-and-manuals.html#hb88

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Open following links for timer manual and see lifetime replacement model for discontinued HB88RC
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/hb88rc.pdf
http://waterheatertimer.org/Intermatic-timers-and-manuals.html#hb88
This timer is reset by removing battery.
If functionality is not restored with battery replacement, timer has gone bad. Try timer on different outlet, and with different Load. Test outlet with circuit analyzer.

You have nice website.

Most digital timers suggest resetting as last-step effort to restore functionality.
This particular timer is reset by removing battery.
Try removing battery again. Otherwise it seems the timer has gone bad.
HB88RC is discontinued product.
Replacement is heavy-duty Intermatic HB800RCL 2-outlet or HB800RCH 1-outlet timer.
http://www.smarthome.com/25078/Intermatic-HB800RCL-Heavy-Duty-Digital-Appliance-Timer/p.aspx
http://www.smarthome.com/48715/Intermatic-HB800RCH-Outdoor-Digital-Timer/p.aspx

Less expensive and less reliable timer Woods 59403 with 1-outlet has quite a few 'timer won't work' questions on fixya.
http://www.amazon.com/Woods-59403-Heavy-Duty-Outdoor-Digital/dp/B002KS7EOK
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#6-24

Amazon shows HB88RC is unavailable, exactly as you report:
http://www.amazon.com/Intermatic-HB88RC-Digital-Receptacle-Programmable/dp/B000W0VTLW

Replacement appears to be HB800RCL
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001KBZUNK/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000W0VTLW&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0076WXDN34BZSM7YWBVH

Other outdoor timers have same buttons and functions: Woods 59403, GE 15117
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#6-24
http://www.amazon.com/Woods-59403-Heavy-Duty-Outdoor-Digital/dp/B002KS7EOK

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First we need to identify the timer.

If you want to take a few moment and add a comment with a description of each button timer, and shape and purpose of timer, I might be able to identify the timer and will post instructions.
I have extensive files on timers.

Also look at timers on following pages to see if your timer shows:
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#6-24
http://waterheatertimer.org/UPM-timers-and-manuals.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/Tork-consumer-timers-and-manuals.html
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Most timers shown on pages above also have link to a manual

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HB88RC timer manual:
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/hb88rc.pdf

Here's HB88RC programming from the top:
Remove batrery from back of timer to reset timer and clear everything.
Re-install AA battery in timer so display will show, and you can program

Set clock:
Hold down clock button.
Press day button until current day displays.
Press Hour button until current hour displays.
Press min button until current minute shows.
Release clock button

Program timer:
Press PROG button until 1 ON displays
This is Event1 ON
Press Day button until selected day or days displays for event1 ON
If you want all week long, then press day button until all days show: MO TU WE TH FR SA SU
Press Hour button until 7pm shows >> this is event1 ON
Press Min button until :00 displays for event1 ON

Press PROG button until 1 OFF displays
This is Event1 ON
Press Day button until selected day or days displays for event1 OFF
Match days with ON time: so press day button until all days show: MO TU WE TH FR SA SU
Press Hour button until 12pm displays >> this is event1 OFF
Press Min button until :00 displays for event1 OFF

When programming is finished, press clock button to display current time

When programming is finished, press MODE button to select MODE > you want AUTO for timer programs to operate
Press MODE button once and this is manual override, and lights come on.
Press MODE button again and RDM displays, this is for random timer operation
Press MODE button 3rd time, and timer is set to AUTO
After setting MODE to auto, press clock button to display current time.

Plug timer into receptacle.
Plug lights into timer.

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A lot of folks have written in about this timer going bad and they have been unable to program the timer. Of course most timers work perfectly fine.

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HB88RC timer manual:
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/hb88rc.pdf

HB88RC programming Instructions:
Install AA battery in timer so display will show, and you can program

Set clock:
Hold down clock button.
Press day button until current day displays.
Press Hour button until current hour displays.
Press min button until current minute shows.
Release clock button

Program timer:
Press PROG button until 1 ON displays
This is Event1 ON
Press Day button until selected day or days displays for event1 ON
If you want all week long, then press day button until all days show: MO TU WE TH FR SA SU
Press Hour button until 5pm shows >> this is event1 ON
Press Min button until :00 displays for event1 ON

Press PROG button until 1 OFF displays
This is Event1 ON
Press Day button until selected day or days displays for event1 OFF
Match days with ON time: so press day button until all days show: MO TU WE TH FR SA SU
Press Hour button until 7pm displays >> this is event1 OFF
Press Min button until :00 displays for event1 OFF

When programming is finished, press clock button to display current time

When programming is finished, press MODE button to select MODE > you want AUTO for timer programs to operate
Press MODE button once and this is manual override, and lights come on.
Press MODE button again and RDM displays, this is for random timer operation
Press MODE button 3rd time, and timer is set to AUTO
After setting MODE to auto, press clock button to display current time.

Plug timer into receptacle.
Plug lights into timer.