Need how to use my timer. Brinks digital plug in home timer. Model # 44-1020. 6 settings per day. Battery backup

Search the internet for:

Make + Model + the word "Manual" or "instructions"

or contact the manufacturer.

The way to set it is two-fold:
1. pull out the tabs for the times you do not want the light (or other) to be on. The tabs that are left in will be powered.
2. Set the time of day by turning the know to the indicator arrow.

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

Brinks is Hampton products:
http://www.hamptonproducts.com/contact-us.php

This product has 3 star rating at Home depot.
Timer has 1 year limited warranty so expect immediate failure to 3 year lifespan, or sometimes longer until internal rechargeable battery is no longer able to hold charge.
For indoor plug-in timer with lifetime warranty, Intermatic DT620 costs $2-8 more from Amazon.

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The Brinks 42-1009 EZ Vacation Timer is preset with 7 full days. You cannot choose when it goes on and off.

To set, spin the dial (clockwise only) until the arrow in the upper right of the center face is near the current day and time. Plug everything in and switch the upper tab to the right. On certain days, it will turn on in the early morning as well as evening or late night.

You cannot choose when to turn the light off. However, if you are home, you can turn the light on by switching the upper tab to the left. Remember to switch it back to the right in order to activate the timed on/off periods.

I agree.
I test timers.
Brinks timers are near lowest quality of all timer brands, yet all timer manufactures sell lower end products to meet price points. Brinks are probably made by one of the bigger brands.
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http://waterheatertimer.org/UPM-timers-and-manuals.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/Tork-consumer-timers-and-manuals.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-set-timers.html

Test your outlet with cheap circuit analyzer from box store to make sure that polarity of outlet is not reversed. Notice that Brinks timers, like most plug-in timers, have polarized plug.
Polarized plug has wide and narrow blades so they plug into outlet correctly.
Wide blade is for Neutral, and narrow blade is for Hot.
If outlet has polarity reversed, this will adversely affect timer motors, and other appliances.

1) I posted Brinks 44-1020 manual
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Brinks-44-1020-manual.pdf
Folks can order Brinks manuals from hamptonproducts.com

2) Manual shows phone number for defects 800-562-5625

3) I test timers, and some arrive defective, and people occasionally tell fixya they got 3 bad timers in a row. I tell them buy different model: for example buy quality timers at Lowes and Home Depot

4) Timer manuals have more words than allowed for free answer, but I suggest you write out steps shown in manual. Most timers have same basic steps so once you know how one timer works, all other timers work same way. This will eliminate human error as possible cause.

5) Here is a list of common problems with timers:
If plug-in timer doesn't work
a) Check receptacle for power
b) Check lamp is turned ON
c) Check bulb is good.
d) Check tabs or pins are set
e) Check override switch pushed fully in position
f) Try timer in different plug and with different lamp
g) Test circuit with inexpensive circuit analyzer from hardware
h) Don't exceed maximum wattage
i) Programmable: check for overlapping programs, and conflicting days.
j) Programmable: write out programming steps
k) Outdoor with photo cell > test with black tape over photo eye
l) Turn photo eye away from light source

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1) You need a timer that breaks 24-hour day into 15 minute intervals.
Hampton timer and other timers with movable trippers cannot be set for 15 minute intervals.

2) All mechanical plug-in dial-type timers have 1/2 hour intervals or more

a) For example Woods 59366: sold at Lowes as Utilitec 0148297 or Target as Westek TM series
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#59366
b) Or GE 52012 sold at Home Depot
http://waterheatertimer.org/GE-timers-and-manuals.html#52012

3) If you want 15 minute intervals, you need digital timer.

a) For example GE 15091 sold at Home Depot
http://waterheatertimer.org/GE-timers-and-manuals.html#15091
b) Woods 59377 sold at Lowes as Utilitec 015671 or Target as TE06
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#59377

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Also take advantage of fixya phone service.
For a price, expert speaks with you over phone while you work on timer or any do-it-yourself project.
Fixya is always less expensive than a service call.

Here's how to set Woods TD1000 timer

This is older timer with backup battery. Plug in timer to see if battery will work. Display shows when battery is charged. No display, then timer is no good.

TD-1000 timer has 8 on-off functions per 24-hour day ...newer timers each offer 7 day function with choices of each-day, week-day, or week-end programming. The wider choices with newer timers may explain why TD1000 instructions are hard to find

Timer has 5 buttons + reset:
TIME MODE PROG HOUR MIN

Set time
Press and hold TIME > use Hour to set hour, Min to set minute
Release Time button ... correct time should show

Program: Capacity for 8 on-off times per day
Press PROG to set first ON time
ON and number 1 are displayed on left
Use hour and minute button to set ON time

Press PROG to confirm
Now, OFF and number 1 are displayed
Use hour and min key to set OFF time

Press PROG to confirm

When 8 programs are set, Press MODE key.
Choose Manual OFF. Manual ON, Auto ON, Auto Off

To use programs, select Auto ON

DST daylight savings time has to be done manually.
Press HOUR MIN button simultaneously > timer set up one hour
Repeat again and timer goes back one hour

Do not plug timer into extension cord > must be plugged into wall

Here's how to set Woods TD1000 timer

This is older timer with backup battery. Plug in timer to see if battery will recharge. Display shows when battery is charged. No display, then timer is no good.

TD-1000 timer has 8 on-off functions per 24-hour day ...newer timers offer 7 day function with more programming choices... which may explain why TD1000 instructions are hard to find

Timer has 5 buttons + reset:
TIME MODE PROG HOUR MIN

Set time
Press and hold TIME > use Hour to set hour, Min to set minute
Release Time button ... correct time should show

Program: Capacity for 8 on-off times per day
Press PROG to set first ON time
ON and number 1 are displayed on left
Use hour and minute button to set ON time

Press PROG to confirm
Now, OFF and number 1 are displayed
Use hour and min key to set OFF time

Press PROG to confirm

When 8 programs are set, Press MODE key.
Choose Manual OFF. Manual ON, Auto ON, Auto Off

To use programs, select Auto ON

DST daylight savings time has to be done manually.
Press HOUR MIN button simultaneously > timer set up one hour
Repeat again and timer goes back one hour

Do not plug timer into extension cord > must be plugged into wall