How to connect a lampost to a timer. GE Time Switches 15207

1) Something is fried. Probably the electronics if relays turn on-off with override.
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2) Try moving dip switches to different voltage, and change wiring and voltage for possible work around.
For example if you are controlling 240Volt, then move dip switches to 120V and run neutral wire to timer and use one 120V hot leg from 240Volt circuit to power clock motor.

3) If timer module is not rotating, then remove module for identifying marks on back. Order new FM1 timer module.

4) There is no reset protocol for this timer, or surge protection. Timer has one year warranty against workmanship defect. There are no replacement circuit boards.

5) Buy cheaper-made GE 15207 timer at Home Depot. Then if timer goes bad, buy another timer and return defect in new box for refund. This gives timer owner unofficial extended warranty.

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1) Copy following link to identify timer:
http://waterheatertimer.org/GE-timers-and-manuals.html

2) Include model number with question so expert can identify product without guessing.

3) Sounds like the GE 15207, or a variant.

4) For the 15207: These timers have mechanical dial, but operation is done by electronics.
http://waterheatertimer.org/images/aug--065-GE-clock-600.jpg
http://waterheatertimer.org/GE-15207-clock.html

5) There are no replacement or repair parts for this timer.
Timer has 1 year limited warranty.

6) Buy another timer at Home Depot, and return defect in new box for full refund.

7) Add a comment and say which timer you have for more information.

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Contact Jasco and tell them what you said here.
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Although GE has made high-quality timers for many years, the 15000 series box timers have been on the mass market for a year or so, and there are no replacement parts like available for Intermatic timers.
http://waterheatertimer.org/GE-timers-and-manuals.html

I tested the GE series and found them to be cheaply made with moveable plastic parts and lightweight overall.
http://waterheatertimer.org/GE-15207-clock.html

Timer model is usually located inside the door panel:

1) Open following link to access manual with wiring diagrams.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#Boxtype

2) Example manual shows different wiring diagrams:
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Woods-59396-59399-manual.pdf
If you have timer with 8 terminals, and ordinary 240V water heater, then use diagram on bottom right.

3) Woods timers are wired identically to GE 15207, except your model might not have dip switches.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-GE-15207-timer.html

4) Busbar usually refers to a long metal bar where many wires connect to same pole. For example neutral busbar inside breaker box has 20 or 30 wires connected to it, and all are connected to Neutral wire from power pole.
http://waterheatertimer.org/See-inside-main-breaker-box.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/B220C.html

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1) GE timers don't have override switch, but if you raise all the timer segments, the circuit to water heater will be completed.

2) Open link below to identify timer and see wiring diagram, and wiring instructions.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-GE-15207-timer.html

3) Override timer using the wires:
Take a photo of wiring so you can re-wire correctly on new timer.
There is 1 black and 1 white Line wire coming from the breaker.
And 1 black and 1 white Load wire going to water heater.

Connect black Line and Load wires together on same terminal.
Connect white Line and Load wires together on same terminal.
This will complete circuit to water heater and by-pass the timer.

4) Buy new timer at Home Depot.
Reconnect wires on new timer.
Return defective timer in new box.
Keep new timer clean, and swap out whenever needed and give yourself extended warranty.

5) This is the first report of GE timer going bad that I've seen on Fixya.

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You posted under GE timer, but added the brand name Intermatic.
GE and Intermatic timers are totally different.
Wiring below is for GE and will not apply to Intermatic.

Step 1) lets cover basic GE timer wiring for 240Volt load.
Be sure to set dip switches BEFORE applying power.
Step by step illustrations show on following link.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-GE-15207-timer.html

Step 2) Load wires exit GE timer.
There are two Hot wires and 1 bare ground wire.

Step 3) Wire the outlets: You have 4 240Volt plugs.
This could mean a receptacle-type outlet like a clothes dryer outlet or air conditioner outlet.
Or it could be a twist-lock receptacle or extension-cord-type stage plug.
In all cases, look at screw color on device.
Connect Hot wires to brass colored screws.
Connect ground wire to green screw.

Step 4) Calculate total Load
Manual appears below: Look at Normally Open contacts. These contacts turn ON when timer turns ON.
http://waterheatertimer.org/15087-15207-56922-Manual-eng.pdf
Total load on all 4 plugs cannot exceed 2 HP
Generally, a 30 amp timer is rated for max 24 Amps or 6 amps per each of the 4 plugs.
Volts x amps = watts.
Take total watts and divide by 240Volts to get amps.

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http://www.jascoproducts.com/support/manual-downloads/applications/DocumentLibraryManager/upload/Outdoor-15107-Manual-eng-spn.pdf

Above is link to GE 15107 manual
This is a 15amp timer that can handle up to 1440 watts

How to set timer
Rotate center dial to set current time
Line up current time with triangle on inner part of dial
The timer dial shows nighttime hours on dark part of dial, daytime hours show on light part of dial
The timer dial rotates like a clock after it's plugged in
The outside edge of timer dial has 48 segments
Lift up these segments for times you want timer OFF
Segments down for timer ON

Segments up, timer OFF. Segments down, timer ON.
Segments in photo are on the GE 15207 timer

Open following links for GE timers and wiring:
http://waterheatertimer.org/GE-timers-and-manuals.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-GE-15207-timer.html

GE box timers can be wired many different ways to control single-loads, multiple loads, 2-speed motors, 120V, 208V, 277V, 240V, 440V, 24V.

Add a comment and say exactly what you are wiring, and what voltage you are using for more information.

The following is for the GE 15207 to be operated at 120 volts ONLY(which is what you have):

Make sure the DIP switch is set to 120 volts (all switches in the ON position).

BOTH white wires are connected to the left most terminal. The incoming black (HOT or LINE) wire from the breaker or source is connected to the second terminal from the left.

Also under the second terminal from the left, connect a jumper (using the same gauge wire) over to the "COM" terminal.

Then connect the outgoing black wire (LOAD) to the lamppost to the "NO" terminal.

The two bare grounding wires are twisted together with the supplied wirenut. This is _very_ important for safety.

Open following links for GE timers and 15087 wiring:
http://waterheatertimer.org/GE-timers-and-manuals.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-GE-15207-timer.html

GE box timers can be wired many different ways to control single-loads, multiple loads, 2-speed motors, 120V, 208V, 277V, 240V, 440V, 24V.

Add a comment and say exactly what you are wiring, and what voltage you are using for more information.