I have a holiday living 6 outlet yard timer and i lost my directions....Model # lx28006

Anyone know how to set the Holiday Time 3 outlet power stake timer? It just has the little turn timer for on, off dusk/dawn, etc... But I can ever get it to time.

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http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#outdoor

2) On-line search shows dawn-dusk timer which can be set to turn off 1-9 hours after dusk.
Typical operation is to push button until 6 displays, then timer turns ON at dusk and OFF 6 hours later

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You have 806A Tork 24-hour analog-type 6-outlet 1250Watt yard-stake timer, and need a manual from fixya.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Tork-consumer-timers-and-manuals.html#806A

Same manual applies to Westek TM16DOLB

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Open link below to confirm this is your yard stake.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#59730

1) I tested this timer, and there is no reset.
2) Check that circuit has power. Plug timer into another outlet and see if there is problem with outlet.

3) Buy another GE yard stake at Home Depot and then return defective one.

4) This timer is for 'temporary' outdoor use like seasonal lights.
If timer was buried in snow or got real wet, it might not perform

5) Maximum load for all outlets is 1200 watts.
This timer is not heavy enough for motor loads because motor draw a lot of amps when starting.

For pumps up to 1/4HP use GE15117, or Intermatic HB88RC
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#6-24
For pumps over 1/4HP, use box timer like GE15207, or Intermatic T101.
http://waterheatertimer.org/GE-timers-and-manuals.html#15207
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-T104-Intermatic-timer.html#T101

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http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#yard-stake
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A number of folks are writing in about dusk-dawn-timers flashing.
The manufacturer suggests turning photo-eye away from all lighting when installing timer.
Always aim photoeye toward dark region of yard.
I would unplug the timer and let it reset.
Try timer again, turned away from lights so there is no feedback.
Put black tape over photeye and see what happens.
If timer still doesn't work, then timer is defective.

Maybe photoeye circuit was overwhelmed by intense light converted to electrical input.
I test timers, and 4-6% arrive defective, and most last just a season or two, and then you buy another, but the price is affordable.

Local Home Depot sells the GE 15107 outdoor yard stake or wall mount.
I bought one tonight for testing.
It has no photo eye
It has a dial timer where you set exact on-off times by moving plastic segments on dial perimeter.
For example set timer for ON at 5:30 and OFF at 6:00 am depending on your latitude north or south.


photo eye on yard stake timer

The following link shows several yard stakes on the market today plus operating manuals:
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#yard-stake

I cannot find photo of the holiday living yard stake 6 outlet programmable timer.
But I think Holiday Living is same as Westinghouse 28018
See 28018 at Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Westinghouse-28010-Weather-6-Outlet-Photocell/dp/B004A16LTO/ref=sr_1_39?ie=UTF8&qid=1292415078&sr=8-39

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I think the Holiday Living yard stake is made by Woods.
GE sells identical 6-outlet yard stake for which I have a manual with clear instructions and images:
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/GE-15107-outdoor-timer-manual.pdf

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If manual shown above is incorrect, open link below to view general list of yard stakes with manuals:
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#yard-stake

Woods 59730 is24-hour 6-outlet yard stake with dial located on top
This timer is identical to GE15107 yard stake
Manual.
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/GE-15107-outdoor-timer-manual.pdf

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Timer instructions.
Set current time by rotating dial until time lines up with arrowhead located on inner dial
There are segments located around dial.
Look at inner dial > segments are located just outside the inner dial.
Timer comes with segments pushed inward.
To set timer to turn ON, pull segments outward for hours you want timer ON.
All 6 outlets are controlled by timer.

Last step:
There is override switch located on inner dial.
Move switch to TIMER for timer to operate.

That sounds like the Woods 17321 Dusk-to-Dawn yard stake
Product image:
http://www.amazon.com/Woods-17321-Outdoor-3-Outlets-6-Foot/dp/B000BHN4H8

Manual
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Woods-17321.pdf

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http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html

Instructions:
Yard stake control outlets, and turns ON automatically at Dusk
Rotate dial to set options:
Rotate to OFF > outlets OFF
Rotate to ON > outlets ON
Rotate to Dusk-dawn > outlets on at dusk and off at dawn
Rotate to 2 4 6 8 > outlets on at dusk and off 2 4 6 8 hours later

Put black tape over photo electric eye and see if lights stay on without blinking.

Dusk-type yard stake has photo electric eye, which is visible as round glass ball.
Lights from circuit can cause photo-eye to think it is daylight, so circuit turns OFF.
Moment later, photo-eye thinks it's dark and lights click back ON

Usually 6-outlet yard stakes have 4 top outlets controlled by timer.
Normally bottom 2 outlets are ON full time.
Make sure bottom outlets are not blinking also, which implies problem with outdoor circuit or basic timer problem.
Check circuit with inexpensive circuit analyzer from Home Depot electric department.

Photoelectric eyes go bad easily, but usually they don't blink.
They stick ON or OFF.