Broken connector of the relay of the Gardena mod 1060

Problem is not clear and timer not identified.

Open following link for Gardena resources including contact information for Gardena.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-program-Gardena-C1060.html

If timer is cracked, then electric parts can get wet and stop working.
If timer valve is not closing, maybe the timer is broken or something is stuck in the valve.

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Some Gardena resources appear on following page, including Gardena link for parts.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-program-Gardena-C1060.html

Add a comment and say where you were able to buy parts, since others are also asking for parts.
And also say how you were able to repair the water timer.

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Hi Karen,
Fixya promises a fix, but some things are broken and can't be fixed.
I suspect that is the case here.

Sounds like the water valve might be stuck open.
Or the battery contacts are bad, a wire is broken, the clock motor has worn out, the internal on-off switch has worn out, electrical short, a piece of plastic has broken, a rubber gasket is broken or twisted in the way, sediment or minerals have built up in the valve. Or a combination of factors above.
Leaving valve exposed to freezing temperatures will crack the plastic.
Clean the waterway with CLR calcium lime rust and see if problem is solved, but immersing valve in CLR solution will not be good for electrical components.

I have not read any internet post where somebody says they repaired a water timer after timer has gone bad. This is true for all brands. I am looking for that information, and actively seeking factual accounts.
Since many other people have problems with Gardena valves, add a comment and say what you did to fix problem so everybody finding this link can share your solution.

Open following link below for some Gardena resources, including link to parts.
I do not know what parts to suggest, nor do I believe part replacement will solve problem.
I can't find sellers of Gardena parts, and the Gardena contact-us page doesn't respond back as of right now, but things are continually changing and folks visiting this link can update the post with their solutions, and add links to sellers of parts that would be of value.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-program-Gardena-C1060.html

Generally speaking, except for some timers from Intermatic, Paragon and Tork, there are no replacement parts for timers.
I am not sure what manufacturer makes the timer mechanism for Gardena.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Intermatic-trippers-and-parts.html

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There's not a lot expert can do when a timer is not functioning because we can't see it or mess with the thing. If you lived next door, I'd be glad to try the following things:
You have the timer and the manual, and can look and see if plastic is covering battery terminals, and see if there is grease or impediment on terminals, or if battery is inserted correct direction and brass contacts touch battery, and check that battery is good, and read manual to see if there is on-off switch.

This timer works on battery, not on electric power. So if display doesn't show with battery installation, the timer simply will not work.
Some of these timers have a solar collector, and I don't know how that factors into the battery operation. It could be battery and solar have a selector switch for either-or.

Open following link for some Gardena resources, including manual and link to gardena site.
The manual might have instructions for on-off switch, or some hint.

Gardena certainly has a glossy site, but I have been unsuccessful trying to contact the company.
Their products come with warranty.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-program-Gardena-C1060.html

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http://www.96147.com/no/gardena%20computer%201060%20outdoor%20timer%20manuals.html

could be the power control relay but I think it's the electrical plug connectors going to the power control relay or the electrical plug connector to the blower fan.

Gardena 31169 is also known as Gardina C-1060 profi

I translated a C-1060 manual from Italian to English
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-program-Gardena-C1060.html

Hi Cornwell,

I have timers similar to yours. Happens more often than I like to think about. Here's what I do:

• Make sure there are new batteries, Check the contacts in the battery compartment for corrosion.
  
• Check the manual on/off for unit functionality
• If the device is new (warranty) and it still does not work, exchange it. It's not your problem.
  
• If it's out of warranty and does not work, you have nothing to lose by opening it up. Some of mine just needed the gear box to be nudged.
  

Good luck and happy watering

Mike

Possible Gardena manuals are found on following link:
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-program-Gardena-C1060.html#manuals