Noma Multipurpose Timer, I pressed the grey buttons down and set it to the time I want it to start but the lights still won't turn on!

Difficult to say when you are Anonymous, I can't check your posting history, but I think you are seeing 'Suggested Answers' that Fixya thinks might be useful to you. This happens all the time.

Anyway, your Noma Timer is made by Woods. It does on have one button purely because it is a photoelectric timer. It comes on when it get dark, so it needs no On or Start button. Your single button sets the number of hours the power stays on.

So, if it gets dark at 5:00 pm, and you want the lights to go off at 11:00 pm, you press the button 6 times until you see '6' in the display. That's it. it will turn on at 5:00 and turn off 6 hours later at 11:00 pm.

You CAN'T set it to come on at 4:00. It will only come on when it gets to a certain light intensity at dusk. For that, you need the two button version, which has Mode and Hours. .

Here is the manual. If you look carefully, the instructions are usually embossed into the back of the timer. Make sure the photocell is facing outwards and is not covered by greenery.

http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Woods-49103-N1502-manual.pdf

https://www.google.com/search?q=Noma+N1502+timer

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https://sites.google.com/site/dyiu22/home/noma

Quoting from web link:

NOMA

125V AC / 60 Hz OUTDOOR DIGITAL BLOCK HEATER TIMER 052-8835-2
Instructions

Plug timer into grounded outlet

To Set the Current Time: Press the HOUR button as many times as necessary to advance the display the correct time. Note, the time can only be set in 30 minute intervals. The LED display will display the hour (1-12) and on the half hour a light will illuminate in the upper right corner, next to the number 30. To change from AM to PM toggle 24 times, a dot will illuminate in the lower right corner of the display next to the letters PM.

To Program the Timer: Press the PROGRAM button once, the letter P will flash. Press the HOUR button to set the ON time. Press the HOUR button to set the ON time. Press the PROGRAM button again, the letter E will flash. Press the HOUR button to set the OFF time. Press the PROGRAM button to exit program setting mode. Press the HOUR button to review the ON/OFF setting.

To Connect/Operate the Timer: Plug device in to the timer and turn the device on.

To Revise the ON/OFF Setting: Unplug the timer and plug it back in. Repeat the programming steps above.

To Override the Timer: Press the PROGRAM button if you want the device to turn on before the preset time, but note the device will turn off at the preset time. For example, if the preset ON/OFF period is 3 pm - 4 pm, users can manually press PROGRAM to turn the device on at 2 PM, the timer will keep running until the preset off time at 4 pm.

Suitable for use with outdoor appliances. Raintight when mounted vertically with the receptacle facing downward. Use a three-conductor GFCI protected outlet. Do not immerse in water. DO NOT EXCEED RATED CAPACITY. Not for permanent installation. Do not install or use this product for more than a 90-day period per year.

NOMA Dennis

OUTDOOR DIGITAL BLOCK HEATER TIMER 052-8835-2 Instructions Plug timer into grounded outlet

To Set the Current Time: Press the HOUR button as many times as necessary to advance the display the correct time. Note, the time can only be set in 30 minute intervals. The LED display will display the hour (1-12) and on the half hour a light will illuminate in the upper right corner, next to the number 30. To change from AM to PM toggle 24 times, a dot will illuminate in the lower right corner of the display next to the letters PM.

To Program the Timer: Press the PROGRAM button once, the letter P will flash. Press the HOUR button to set the ON time. Press the HOUR button to set the ON time. Press the PROGRAM button again, the letter E will flash. Press the HOUR button to set the OFF time. Press the PROGRAM button to exit program setting mode. Press the HOUR button to review the ON/OFF setting.

To Connect/Operate the Timer: Plug device in to the timer and turn the device on.

To Revise the ON/OFF Setting: Unplug the timer and plug it back in. Repeat the programming steps above.

To Override the Timer: Press the PROGRAM button if you want the device to turn on before the preset time, but note the device will turn off at the preset time. For example, if the preset ON/OFF period is 3 pm - 4 pm, users can manually press PROGRAM to turn the device on at 2 PM, the timer will keep running until the preset off time at 4 pm.

Suitable for use with outdoor appliances. Raintight when mounted vertically with the receptacle facing downward. Use a three-conductor GFCI protected outlet. Do not immerse in water. DO NOT EXCEED RATED CAPACITY. Not for permanent installation. Do not install or use this product for more than a 90-day period per year.

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The Nordik TM-065 timer looks similar to Woods/Noma N1506
http://www.advancedtimer.com/TM-065.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#N1506

Plug timer into outdoor receptacle.
Press Time button until correct time displays.
Dot on display is for pm hours
Nordik appears to be on the 24 hour clock instead of am-pm

Set operation of timer by pressing Mode button.
P flashes for program mode.
Press time button until starting time displays.
Press Mode again and E flashes.
Press time button until finish time displays
Press Mode button to exit programming.

Manual and image for Woods/Noma N1506 outdoor timer
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#N1506

SETTING NOMA N1506 TIMER

Plug in timer - The letter C will Flash

TO SET CURRENT TIME:
Press Time Button - It will advance to 1 a.m.
Continue pressing until right time to the nearest hour.
Timer is only set to nearest hour.
(NOTE: A dot at the bottom right corner of the display indicates P.M. hours).

TO SET ON AND OFF TIMES FOR TIMER OPERATIONS:
Press Mode button - Letter P will flash inviting you to set the program
Press Time button repeatedly until required staring time appears in the window. (starting time is now displayed).
Press Mode button again - the letter E now flashes.
Press time button repeatedly until required ending time appears in the window. (Note: a dot at the bottom right corner of the display indicates P.M.hours).
Press Mode button and the display returns to the current time.

Programming is now complete. You may now plug in whatever needs to be turned on. The device will turn on and off automatically every day at the times you have just selected.

TO REVIEW THE PROGRAM
Press time button - Displays successively, for 1-2 seconds each: P, starting hour and E, ending hour. Then returns to show the current time..

TO CHANGE YOUR PROGRAM
Unplug the timer, which will discontinue the current program. After 10 seconds, plug it in again and proceed to set current time. Then continue with the programming steps as above.

FOR MANUAL OVERRIDE
Pressing the Mode button at any time will turn on the devices plugged into the timer. The display will indicate the letter O. The devices will remain on until the ending time of the daily program. To return the timer to the automatic mode prior to that hour, press the Mode button again. The display will return to show the current time.

AFTER A POWER INTERRUPTION/FAILURE
The timer will return to displaying a flashing C and the devices plugged into it will be off.

Manual and image for Woods/Noma N1506 outdoor timer
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#N1506

SETTING NOMA N1506 TIMER

Plug in timer - The letter C will Flash

TO SET CURRENT TIME:
Press Time Button - It will advance to 1 a.m.
Continue pressing until right time to the nearest hour.
Timer is only set to nearest hour.
(NOTE: A dot at the bottom right corner of the display indicates P.M. hours).

TO SET ON AND OFF TIMES FOR TIMER OPERATIONS:
Press Mode button - Letter P will flash inviting you to set the program
Press Time button repeatedly until required staring time appears in the window. (starting time is now displayed).
Press Mode button again - the letter E now flashes.
Press time button repeatedly until required ending time appears in the window. (Note: a dot at the bottom right corner of the display indicates P.M.hours).
Press Mode button and the display returns to the current time.

Programming is now complete. You may now plug in whatever needs to be turned on. The device will turn on and off automatically every day at the times you have just selected.

TO REVIEW THE PROGRAM
Press time button - Displays successively, for 1-2 seconds each: P, starting hour and E, ending hour. Then returns to show the current time..

TO CHANGE YOUR PROGRAM
Unplug the timer, which will discontinue the current program. After 10 seconds, plug it in again and proceed to set current time. Then continue with the programming steps as above.

FOR MANUAL OVERRIDE
Pressing the Mode button at any time will turn on the devices plugged into the timer. The display will indicate the letter O. The devices will remain on until the ending time of the daily program. To return the timer to the automatic mode prior to that hour, press the Mode button again. The display will return to show the current time.

AFTER A POWER INTERRUPTION/FAILURE
The timer will return to displaying a flashing C and the devices plugged into it will be off.

According to another fixya answer posted December 4 2009:

SETTING NOMA N1506 TIMER

Plug in timer - The letter C will Flash

TO SET CURRENT TIME:
Press Time Button - It will advance to 1 a.m.
Continue pressing until right time to the nearest hour.
(NOTE: A dot at the bottom right corner of the display indicates P.M. hours).

TO SET ON AND OFF TIMES FOR TIMER OPERATIONS:
Press Mode button - Letter P will flash inviting you to set the program
Press Time button repeatedly until required staring time appears in the window. (starting time is now displayed).
Press Mode button again - the letter E now flashes.
Press time button repeatedly until required ending time appears in the window. (Note: a dot at the bottom right corner of the display indicates P.M.hours).
Press Mode button and the display returns to the current time.

Programming is now complete. You may now plug in whatever needs to be turned on. The device will turn on and off automatically every day at the times you have just selected.

TO REVIEW THE PROGRAM
Press time button - Displays successively, for 1-2 seconds each: P, starting hour and E, ending hour. Then returns to show the current time..

TO CHANGE YOUR PROGRAM
Unplug the timer, which will discontinue the current program. After 10 seconds, plug it in again and proceed to set current time. Then continue with the programming steps as above.

FOR MANUAL OVERRIDE
Pressing the Mode button at any time will turn on the devices plugged into the timer. The display will indicate the letter O. The devices will remain on until the ending time of the daily program. To return the timer to the automatic mode prior to that hour, press the Mode button again. The display will return to show the current time.

AFTER A POWER INTERRUPTION/FAILURE
The timer will return to displaying a flashing C and the devices plugged into it will be off.

SETTING NOMA N1506 TIMER

Plug in timer – The letter C will Flash

TO SET CURRENT TIME:
Press Time Button – It will advance to 1 a.m.
Continue pressing until right time to the nearest hour.
(NOTE: A dot at the bottom right corner of the display indicates P.M. hours).

TO SET ON AND OFF TIMES FOR TIMER OPERATIONS:
Press Mode button – Letter P will flash inviting you to set the program
Press Time button repeatedly until required staring time appears in the window. (starting time is now displayed).
Press Mode button again – the letter E now flashes.
Press time button repeatedly until required ending time appears in the window. (Note: a dot at the bottom right corner of the display indicates P.M.hours).
Press Mode button and the display returns to the current time.

Programming is now complete. You may now plug in whatever needs to be turned on. The device will turn on and off automatically every day at the times you have just selected.

TO REVIEW THE PROGRAM
Press time button – Displays successively, for 1-2 seconds each: P, starting hour and E, ending hour. Then returns to show the current time..

TO CHANGE YOUR PROGRAM
Unplug the timer, which will discontinue the current program. After 10 seconds, plug it in again and proceed to set current time. Then continue with the programming steps as above.

FOR MANUAL OVERRIDE
Pressing the Mode button at any time will turn on the devices plugged into the timer. The display will indicate the letter O. The devices will remain on until the ending time of the daily program. To return the timer to the automatic mode prior to that hour, press the Mode button again. The display will return to show the current time.

AFTER A POWER INTERRUPTION/FAILURE
The timer will return to displaying a flashing C and the devices plugged into it will be off.

Use the top button to adjust the current time & then push the bottom button once to save. Next is the time you want the lights to turn on & push bottom button once to save. The last setting is the time you want the lights to turn off. Don't forget to use the . (period) indicator for the pm setting. (I had the same problem and had to search the net to find someone else who had posted the instructions.)