I originally installed this timer as single switch for outside light. Had remodel of house that included electrical. Light worked for several months now doesn't. Lamp good so figured its switch. pulled switch now it has blue, black and red wire connected (3 way config?). I had just blue & black (green grounded). No other switches operate this light. How do I figure out how to covert to back regular single switch set-up. (I going to use regular switch, tired of replacing expensive timer switches) Thanx in advance dan
1) GE 15071 (Tork SS20) is single-pole timer, and cannot be wired as 3-way timer
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-timers.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/GE-timers-and-manuals.html#15071
2) Check wire nuts are tight
Remove light bulb and spray WD40 into socket. Reinstall light bulb
3) Reset timer using paper clip or tooth pick, then reprogram to see if functionality is restored
4) Move timer to different location and see if it controls different light
5) Buy another 15071 from home depot.
Remove bad timer, take photo of wires, and install new timer same wire-for-wire.
Return bad timer to home depot in new package.
This is GE's extended warranty plan, but do not mention warranty at return desk.
5) Intermatic and GE are fierce rivals in the timer business.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Intermatic-timers-and-manuals.html
Intermatic makes their own products. GE timers are generally made by Tork. Both companies sell timers worldwide.
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I test these timers.
GE 15071 timer has internal clock that runs on electricity. That's why timer has extra wire.
Intermatic, GE, Tork, Leviton, Sylvania, Woods, Utilitec etc in-wall timers each wire the same way.
The only tiny difference is GE doesn't have green ground wire.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Program-wire-Utilitec-0192773.html
Here's what to do:
1) Old switch has two screws (excluding green ground screw)
One screw on old switch has 2 black wires >> these are hot wires > timer black wire connects to these hot wires. This will power the timer.
2) The other switch wire connects to timer red wire. This will send timer signal to lights.
3) Timer white wire is for the timer clock.
Timer white wire connects to other white wires that are twisted together and covered with wire nut >>> these are neutral wires, and now timer clock will operate
4) For EZ connection to other white wires, strip back another inch on timer white wire so stranded wire can wrap like a candy cane around solid copper wires. Then twist wire nut on very tight.
5) When wiring is complete, push door on timer for manual override. Lights should turn ON-OFF. If lights do not turn on, reverse timer red and timer black wires. Make sure outdoor bulbs are working.
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SOURCE: GE Timer #15086 has
GE 15086 programmable timer replaces single-pole switch only.
Single pole means 1 device turns Load on-off.
3-way is where 2 devices turn Load on-off, for example 2 switches located in hallway.
Your existing timer has white, black and blue wires.
Your new timer has white, black, red and green wires.
Green wire connects to bare ground wire in every occasion with every wiring device.
Electricians don't guess, they test the other wires.
Remove old timer.
Separate wires for testing.
Turn on power.
Tape ordinary tester leads to wood sticks to keep hands away from power.
Test each wire to bare ground wire.
Tester will light up on Hot wire. The Hot wire will connect to timer black wire.
Now test Hot wire to each other wire (except bare ground)
Tester will light up on Neutral wire. Neutral wire connects to timer white wire.
The remaining wire connects to timer red wire.
After connecting timer, push manual override button to check that Load turns on-off.
Manual override on 15086 is the door that covers buttons > use door as push button to check Load.
Next, program the timer.
Programming is straightforward and similar to other timers.
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It sounds like you are replacing 3-way switch.
Low voltage light? Are these lights connected to 120Volt circuit?
I think you want the GE 15312 timer, instead of GE 15313.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-GE-15312-timer.html
GE 15313 is for single-pole incandescent light bulbs only.
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