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How to wire T102 timer
SPST 240-277 volt timer for lights, motor. pump, water heater etc
Resource: Safe electric wiring
water heater timer
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Indoor metal box
SPST 240 volt
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T 104R
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Indoor metal box/ day skipper
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T101M
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240 volt Mechanism only
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T 104R
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Outdoor metal box
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T101P timer
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Outdoor plastic box
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Use only 600 volt wire.
Lamp cord, extension cords are not rated 600 volt.
Use copper wire only. Aluminum wire is fire risk and should be avoided or installed by professional.

30 amp breaker use 10 gauge /
120-240 volt 30 amp outlet can be installed on 30 amp breaker only/ use 10 gauge wire ... cannot be connected to 15-20-40 amp breaker.

Orange/ #10 gauge wire, with ground ... 30 amp capacity. Safe maximum: 30 x 80% = 24 amps.
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Yellow 12 gauge 20 amp
120 volt 20 amp outlet can be installed on 20 amp breaker, but not 15 amp breaker/ use 12 ga wire.
... cannot be connected to 30-40 amp breaker. 1

Yellow/ #12 gauge wire, with ground ... 20 amp capacity. Safe maximum 16 amps.
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12-3/ 20 amp

NMB is house wiring
UF is underground
Rolls of stranded wire
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White 14 gauge 15 amp
120 volt 15 amp outlet, AFCI, GFCI, timer, switch etc can be installed on 15 or 20 amp breaker. Never connect 15 gauge wire to 20-30-40 amp breaker.

White/ #14 gauge wire,  with ground ... 15 amp capacity. Safe maximum 12 amps.
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14-3/ 15 amp

NMB is house wiring
UF is underground
50-60 amp breaker use 6 gauge /
240 volt 50 outlet can be installed on 50 amp breaker only
6-2 wire
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40-50 amp breaker use 8 gauge /
240 volt 40 amp outlet can be installed on 40 or 50 amp breaker only
6-2 wire
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NMB is house wiring
UF is underground
     
Copper ground wire.
Every device, load, metal enclosure etc must be grounded. Ground wire must be continuous throughout installation, never switched on-off, never used as a Neutral wire.
Generally ... use same size as other wire in circuit
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armored cable
Non metallic flexible cables must carry ground wire, but do not have hazard of short circuit causing injury from shock.

Armored steel cable can be used as a grounded connection, and will protect wires from damage. Metal can be energized from an insulation failure.

All conduit ...metal, plastic ... flexible and rigid ... must be attached to structure, and attached to enclosures, boxes.
Movement, damage and deterioration are major cause of electrical failure.
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Electrical tools must be insulated.
Always best to disconnect power, but insulation failure, lack of proper grounding, grounded neutral, lack of GFCI, out-of-code wiring, generator operating without transfer switch, and other problems still pose a risk to anyone working on electric power ... even when breaker is off.

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Push-on wire connectors in place of twist-on connectors

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Protect wiring from damage
Use nipper instead of pliers or screwdriver for removing staples (and nails). Do not damage cable or wires inside cable.

-Code says: Cable SHALL BE secured without damage to the outer covering. NEC sec. 336-15
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When removing insulation from wire, do NOT score or put cuts on surface of copper wire. Doing so increases resistance and heat on wire and creates possible weak point.
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Voltage is tested across two separate wires. Ohms or resistance is tested across both ends of same wire. Amperage is tested along one or two points on same wire.
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GFCI circuit breaker
A GFCI circuit breaker will protect all boxes on circuit.

Circuit must be grounded. Ground wire must be continuous and connected to each piece of equipment.

White wire on circuit breaker must be connected to Neutral busbar inside the breaker panel.

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Wiring for T102
T102 208-277-240 volt wiringWire Intermatic T102 timer T-102 timer 208-240 volts
Hot1 and Hot2 connect to Terminals 1 and A
Hot 2 to Load connects to Terminal A
Hot1 to load connects to Terminal 2
Timer clock motor is pre-wired for this installation

When white wire is used to carry voltage, instead of used as neutral wire, then add black tape to notify next electrician what wiring is present.

Resources:
T102 manual
T172 manual:
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Intermatic T102 wiring
T-102 timer 277 volts
T102 is for voltages from 208V to 240V to 277V
Hot connects to Terminal 1
All Neutrals connect to Terminal A
Hot to load connects to Terminal 2
Timer clock motor is pre-wired for this installation
277-480 3-phase
Resource
How to wire 3-phase timer
T102 timer is fully repairable
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How to take apart and repair T100 series timers
Intermatic clock motor T-102 clock motor 240 Volts (208-277V)
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T-102 clock motor 240 Volts (208-277V)
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Change T102 timer to different voltage
by changing clock motor
Intermatic clock motor >>>>> Intermatic clock motor
T-102 timer changed to 24 Volts
CW190-10 for 24 volt 60 Hz 24V at Intermatic
T-102 timer changed to 120 Volts
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T-102 changed to 50 Hz:
WG1571-10D motor for 50 Hz 120Volt
WG1574-10D motor for 50Hz 208-277V Amazon
T-102 timer changed to 480 Volts
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How to replace Intermatic clock motor
156T1961A tripper Trippers
Dial can have 12 sets ON-OFF trippers
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2T2485GA enclosure Convert indoor timer into outdoor timer:
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Use thumb spring located top inside timer to remove mechanism from enclosure


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Resource
Enclosures
124T1952 Insulator
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124T2411A insulator pk 25
Insulators
-Keep insulator over screw terminals to prevent accidental electrocution hazard.
Insulator pushes down over two knobs located on timer mechaism below the yellow dial.
Translucent
124T1948 single pole T101, T102, T105
124T1948 single pole T171, T172, T175
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Black rigid
124T2411A  rigid
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Installation tips
-Secure wire or conduit to enclosure. All wires, enclosures and conduit must be secured to structure.
-Always use solid copper wire under timer screw terminals ... stranded wire can come loose and cause fires.
-Keep enclosure door closed to prevent possible fire hazard from spreading.
-Keep insulator over screw terminals to prevent accidental electrocution hazard.
-Install enclosures away from hazards such as lawn mower or machinery.
-Install outdoor boxes in sheltered area if possible and 12" above anticipated snowfall.
-For safety, make sure Load is grounded correctly. People often forget to securely join the ground wires inside timer because wire sometimes gets a bit short. Buy extra length of wire from box store. Load must be grounded. Why you need ground wire
Use correct wire and breaker
Oversized is OK, undersized is hazard
Look at label on load to determind correct size wire and breaker
Watts divided by volts = amps
If Load is 240 volt, and watts is 4500 = 18.75 amps.
Next calculate 80% safe maximum. 20 amp breaker x .80 = 16 amps safe maximum
30 amp breaker x .80 = 24 amps safe maximum
The calculation shows that 4500 watt load requires 30 amp breaker and 10 gauge wire up to 150 feet.
Longer distance, use larger wire and breaker.
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Figure volts amps watts
Keep wires straight
Use solid copper wire
If wiring terminal or end of wire are covered with green, use emery board to clean terminal and sandpaper to clean wire.

Applies to timers, wifi etc/ info source Intermatic
Insdulation under screw plate
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Both wires MUST be same gauge
Straighten each wire 
If wire is corroded or overheated, clean the end with sandpaper and wipe with cloth.
If wire has been melted, cut back and reattach, or replace wire.
Tighten screw very tight against copper wire
 
Use wire connector  
Push on wire connectors
Use push-on wire connectors
3 wires/ or different gauge wires
Join wires with wire connector or push-on connector 
Run jumper to screw terminal. 
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Red 3P connector (shown) for 10-14 gauge wire
Connector assortment 
Resource:
How to select and install wire connector

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Fire safety/ Do not put stranded wire under screw plate
Problem1: picture shows 2 different gauge wires under screw plate
Problem2: Stranded wire will expand and contract and come loose under screw plate, even if it is the only wire under the screw plate.
Attach stranded wire and solid wire with connector, and run solid copper jumper wire to screw terminal

Resources:
Timer caught fire
Load ratings for Intermatic timers/ pdf
Wiring for other T100 series timers
T101 Wiring: How to wire T101 and T171 series timers
T101B Wiring: How to wire T101B timer
Applies to T101B with separate wiring terminals
T103 Wiring: How to wire T103 and T173 series timers
T104 Wiring: How to wire T104 timer
Applies to T103, T103R, T103P, T103M, T103PCD82, T173, T173R T173M  see all models
How to wire Intermatic T102: How to wire T102 and T172 series timers
How to wire Intermatic T105: How to wire T105 timer
Nema 1 indoor enclosure/ 
To convert to 208-277V operation, replace WG1570 clock motor with WG1573 clock motor
How to wire Intermatic T106 timer: How to wire T106 timer
Nema 3R indoor-outdoor enclosure
To convert to 120V operation, replace WG1573 clock motor with WG1570 clock motor
How to wire Intermatic pool timer: How to wire pool timers
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