Intermatic T103 Indoor 120-Volt 40-amp Timer Switch-Double Pole/Single Thro Logo
Posted on Oct 21, 2010

How do I wire an intermatic t-103 timer switch

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The T-103 has a 120Volt clock motor

From there, the wiring can go two directions depending on your Load voltage (load is the fan, light or motor that timer turns on-off)

Here is a link that shows exact wiring:
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-T104-Intermatic-timer.html#T103

When wiring the T-103, steps 1-2-3 are true for 120V or 240V installation:
1) A white Neutral wire is always connected to terminal A (Neutral wire connects to Neutral busbar in breaker box)
2) A black Hot wire is always connected to terminal 1 >> this hot wire can come from 120V or 240V breaker
3) Black wire going to Load (fan, light, motor) is always connected to terminal 2
The following step is true for 120V Load
4) if Load is 120V, then white wire from Load connects to terminal A
The following steps are true for 240V Load
5) Only the neutral wire connects to terminal A as described in (1
6) The second Black hot from breaker box (240V has 2 hot wires) connects to terminal 3
7) The second White going to Load connects to terminal 4

Here are 2 more links that show how 120V and 240V circuits are wired
http://waterheatertimer.org/See-inside-main-breaker-box.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/B220C.html

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I need replacement timer motors for T 103 Intermatic timers.Where can I order them from?

1) Copy fo0llowing links:
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-replace-Intermatic-clock-motor.html#clock
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-T104-Intermatic-timer.html#Hz

2) The suffix, -1 and -3 are not important.

3) WG733 is 208-277 Volt clock motor, normally found on sprinkler timer or T1900 series. WG430 is 120Volt clock motor normally found on T1400 series.

4) T103 timer is stock 120Volts, but can be changed into different voltage timer by changing clock motor.

If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

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Trippers on paragon 4003 are broken

Paragon 4003 uses x2772 tripper
http://waterheatertimer.org/Paragon-timers-and-manuals.html

1) As of November 2010 or before, Paragon is no longer making timers or parts except defrost timers.
4003 is not defrost timer.

2) Do google search for x2772 tripper.
I have seen x2772 tripper selling for more than a new Intermatic timer.

3) Intermatic has cross reference if you want to buy new timer:
http://www.intermatic.com/customer%20service/competitive%20cross%20reference.aspx
For example 4003-00 crossover to Intermatic is T-103
Grainger sells T-103 for $70

4) For T-103 wiring:
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-T104-Intermatic-timer.html#T103

5) Add a comment with specific model number if you want more help finding replacement timer, or need crossover wiring.

6) Add a comment for more free help.
Also take advantage of fixya phone service.
For a price, fixya expert speaks with you over phone while you work on timer or any do-it-yourself project.
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Hello I need to replace a paragon model 4003-0 can you tell me what is compatable to this model? thanks maury

As you probably know, Paragon is no longer making timers and parts except defrost timers.
4003-00 is not a defrost timer
4003-00 is DPST 120Volt timer 24-hour mechanical timer
Paragon timers and manuals
http://waterheatertimer.org/Paragon-timers-and-manuals.html

Intermatic cross reference shows that T-103 is replacement for 4003-00
http://www.intermatic.com/customer%20service/competitive%20cross%20reference.aspx

http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-T104-Intermatic-timer.html#T103
T-103 has 120Volt clock motor and can control 1 or 2 - 120V loads or 1 - 240Volt load
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Can I use my Intermatic model T-103 switch for 2 separate 20amp 120v circuits?

Yes, the timer motor is 120 volt, so connect both neutrals from each separate 120 volt circuit to the "A" terminal. Probably best to place all the neutrals (line and load) under a wirenut with a jumper going to the "A" terminal. The terminals are intended for only two wires.
One hot will go to terminal #1 and the other will go to terminal #3. The 120 volt timer motor is connected internally at the factory to the "A" terminal and terminal #1.
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I have an Intermatic T103 DPST timer installed now (120v). The clock mechanism has failed. I bought Tork 1103 guts to replace it. The wiring is a bit different. Can u map for me which wires go to which...

T-103 has 120V clock motor with 5 terminals A 1 2 3 4
Tork 1101 has 120V clock motor with 4 terminals L 1 X 2

T103 is DPST and can control one-or-two 120Volt loads, or one-or-two 240Volt loads.
Tork 1101 is SPST can control one 120Volt load

Common ground between these timers one 120 Volt load
Changeover for one 120 Volt load:
White wires T103 terminal A go to Tork terminal X
Black wire T103 terminal 1 goes Tork terminals L and 1 (there is brass connector plate that connects L and 1 - if connector is missing, jumper between L and 1)
Black wire on T103 terminal 2 goes Tork terminal 2

If Load requirement is greater than T1101, Grainger sells T103 clock motor for $16
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/INTERMATIC-Time-Clock-Motor-1PNK1?Pid=search
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/timer-accessories/timers/electrical/ecatalog/N-8hi

How to wire T103
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-T104-Intermatic-timer.html#T103
T1101 wiring manual
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/110111021103WIRING.pdf
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The on/off lever on my t103r has worn down , and the timer dial posts no longer switch it on and off . can i replace that part . thank you , Don Henrichsen / Sherman Oaks , California

I think trippers have worn down.
Tripper are made of softer metal than on-off lever.
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/INTERMATIC-Timer-Tripper-2E054?Pid=search
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/timer-accessories/timers/electrical/ecatalog/N-8hi

That being said, if you have gone through several trippers and timer is old, then on-off lever can wear out.
Except for 125V clock motor and on-off trippers, there are no repair parts for T-103.
Buy new T103 and swap mechanisms without changing box.
That way you don't have to buy more expensive T-103R outdoor timer.
Mechanism snaps out with metal spring located at top inside box.

I purchased T-103 last week from Lowes.
Surprised that Lowes carried all 3 T-100 series timers:
T-101 125V with terminals A 1 2
T-103 125V with capability of controlling 120-or-240V circuits with terminals A 1 2 3 4
T-104 240V with terminals A 1 2 3 4
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Intermatic T101R turns off automatically, but does not turn on automatically again when "On" pin rotates through to the set time. "On" pin is screwed on tight and I verified it is the...

If timer has been working fine up until now, you probably need a new tripper pin
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/INTERMATIC-Timer-Tripper-2E054?Pid=search

If lever is worn out, then you need new timer.
You can but a T-101 and swap insides without changing box
The T-103 will also work because it has a 120V clock motor
The T-104 is a 240V timer and will not work
You can buy the replacement timer mechanism and swap out
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/INTERMATIC-5225438-2E021?Pid=search
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/INTERMATIC-24-Hour-Dial-Timer-Mechanism-2E354?Pid=search
http://www.lowes.com/T-103

When wiring new timer, put wires back the same as old timer
For T101 and T-103 wiring schematic, see following link
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-T104-Intermatic-timer.html#T101
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Have intermatic t103 time switch, 240 v supply, clock motor not turning. what the correct wiring for the clock. 2 white wires...

Maybe-bad news.
The link below shows wiring for the T-104, T-103 and T-101
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-T104-Intermatic-timer.html#T103

For a 240V installation, the correct timer is the T-104, not the T-103
This is because the T-103 clock motor is 120V, and requires additional neutral wire on terminal A
The T-104 clock motor is 240V, and requires only the two hot wires and does not require a neutral.

I suggest you exchange timers and get the T-104
Or run another wire to nearby 120V receptacle and connect Terminal A to the white wires in nearby receptacles. This will give you the neutral that is needed for the clock.
In the absence of a Neutral wire, you can work-around by connecting ground wire to Terminal A >>> but this is NOT Code. You might use the ground wire as a temporary work-around until running additional neutral wire.
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Timer stopped running so I replace timer motor. However the timer still does not run. I can still turn pool pump on manually. Will I have to replace entire unit?

T103 clock motor is 125 volt WG1570
1) If you bought the 240V WG1573, the clock will not operate
2) If you connected the motor wires to wrong terminals, then clock will not operate.
3) If original box label says T103, but 240V T104 was installed in same box, and you bought wrong voltage motor
4) Test for 120Volts across terminals A and 1, and make sure clock motor matches voltage of timer, and clock motor wires are connected to terminals A and 1.
Open following links:
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-Intermatic-timer.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-T104-Intermatic-timer.html#103
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