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How to wire T106 timer/ 240 volt/ SPDTApplies to T106R, T176, T106P3, T106M |
 T106R / outdoor metal box/ 240 Volt 40 amp/ NO NC Buy T106R outdoor at Amazon Resources: T106R manual How to set and operate T100 series timers Sell sheet |
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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. Buy: 10-2 gauge/ 30 amp 10-3/ 30 amp Southwire electric tools |
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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. Buy: 12-2 gauge/ 20 amp 12-3/ 20 amp NMB is house wiring UF is underground Rolls of stranded wire HOOK UP Wires |
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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. Buy: 1000 volt Tool kit Electrician tools kits KLEIN TOOLS Tools kits IRWIN tools KNIPEX Telephone cable knife Low Voltage Mounting Bracket for Telephone |
 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 Buy End cutting nippers at Amazon |
 Electrically insulated tools 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. Buy tools: KLEIN TOOLS Wire strippers at Amazon Electric Wire Stripping Machine Linesman pliers Utility knife at Amazon |
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 Multimeter Test for breaks in wire/ Test for voltage Most appliance require 80% rated voltage to function correctly Buy Analog multimeter Multimeters at Amazon Klein multimeter Electric testers at Amazon Clampmeter for testing amp flow on line Resource: How to test and replace element How to test thermocouple Element tests for 120 volts How to test wire |
 Safety when testing wires: Never touch wet or previously flooded appliance. Never stand on wet surface when working on electric. Never stand on bare soil, put down dry boards. Tape tester leads to wood sticks to keep hands away from power. Use non-contact voltage tester before touching wires. Never touch or lean into any made of metal. Remove metal objects from pockets. Do not use oxygen or fuel accelerants in same room as electrical repairs Resource: Basic house wiring |
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Wiring for T106 starts hereDTSP/ single pull double throw timer: single activation of timer switch can turn on either high or low speed on pump |
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Illustration from product manual
expanded to show complete wiring Buy: T106R outdoor timer Disconnect power Insulation failure, lack of proper grounding, lack of GFCI, out-of-code wiring, generator operating without transfer switch, and other problems pose a risk to anyone working on electric power. Buy: Electrician tools kits Klein tools Tools kits |
 >2-speed pool pump wire colors may be different than illustration >For example High speed might be White and Low speed Yellow Connect Low speed to NC terminals. High to NO terminal. |
T-106 timer: 2-speed 240 Volt pumpTimer acts as a high-low switch for continuous-running 2-speed pumps.T106 timer does not turn pump off. Use P1353 for 2-speed pumps that turn off >Or use 2 timers, and wire first timer before T106. Typically, a T104 timer would be integrated into circuit for that task. See wiring diagram for two timers Wire colors will be different. For example white wire may be Low speed. wiring diagram and instructions for pump Typically Low speed is running most of the time So connect Low speed wire to NC terminal 1, and High speed wire to NO terminal 4. Set timer to turn ON during times when High speed is needed. Minimum on-off is 1 hour. >Pump operates continuously. Install another timer on L2 Hot line to turn pump ON-OFF Pump motor must be grounded Resources: How to set Intermatic T100 series timers |
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T-106 timer 277 volts/ Toggle between high and low speedT106 timer has NO NC terminalsWhen timer is OFF, then Pump receives power from 2 terminals ... terminal A and NC terminal 1 ... resulting in low speed. When timer is ON, then Pump receives power from 2 terminals ... terminal A and NO terminal 4 ... resulting in high speed. This means the Pump is always ON, so a second timer would be required to turn the Pump off at intermittent times. Typically, a T104 timer would be integrated into circuit for that task. Add Black tape to white wire that carries power Resources: How to set and operate T100 series timers T10604R manual T100 series parts Sell sheet T100 series timers/ all models shown |
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T-106 timer 208-240 volts/ Toggle between 2 different loadsT106 timer has NO NC terminalsWhen timer is OFF, then NC Load 2 is ON, and NO Load 1 is OFF When timer is ON, the reverse happens, and Load 2 is OFF, and Load 1 is ON Use this configuration for 2-speed 240Volt pool pump that runs continuously. Use NO NC connections to change between High and Low speed For 120Volt application,.buy T105 timer. Or replace WG1573 clock motor with WG1570 Buy: WG1570 120 volt clock motor |
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T-106 timer: Single-pole Normally ClosedThis lets you operate any 208-240 volt load using T106 timer.T106 acts like ordinary ON-OFF timer for any 208-240 volt load up to 40 amps. Normally Closed means the circuit is turned ON, and power is available to run Load. When timer activates, the circuit is turned OFF Move clock motor wires from A-3 to A-1 |
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T106 and T104 timer control 2-speed pumpT104 turns pump on-off T106 changes pump from high speed to low speed Wire this configuration when 2-speed pump is not ON all the time Use T106 without T104 when 2-speed pump is ON all the timeBuy: T10604R with T106 and T104 Resources: T10604 Door label More control centers |
 Larger imageT104 timer and T106 timer together< Problem: The T106 timer is either high or low speed, but never OFF. The pump runs full time. To solve problem, a T104 is added to circuit. This means the T106 will toggle the pump between high and low speed. And the T104 timer turns off the pump. Note the T104 does not turn off the T106 timer ... instead it overrides the T106 and turns off the pump. When T104 timer turns off, the pump resumes high-low operation based on when the T106 timer is in high or low. Normally to accomplish this, the T10604R control center is used ... or you can buy the T106 and T104 separately Buy:T10604R with T106 and T104 together /208-240V for 2-speed pumps T104 series / buy T104R or T104P with outdoor box T104R metal outdoor box at Amazon T104P plastic outdoor box at Amazon T106R outdoor timer Resources: T10604 Door label Intermatic control centers plus manuals and parts |
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T-106 timer changes water heater temperatureUse timer for two different temperatures on electric water heater.Either upper thermostat andelement have power or lower thermostat and element have power. But not both at same time. Install ECO-protected thermostat for lower thermostat. Both upper and lower parts of tank are ECO-protected from overheating Rewire tank so upper and lower parts are separate. Use T106 timer to switch power between lower and upper parts of tank. Normal operation, the lower thermostat and element receive power and keep tank at temperature set point. Upper thermostat and element have no power. This is called 'redundant' water heater operation. This technique for heating tank more rapidly after cold water first enters tank. Resources: How to wire thermostats When timer activates, power to lower part of tank turns OFF. Power to upper part of tank begins. Upper thermostat is set for higher temperature. Since tank is at regular temperature, the higher setting means upper element will turn ON and begin heating tank to higher set point. Use this technique to heat water very hot for laundry cycle. Disadvantage: The lower part of tank will cool rapidly as new cold water enters tank, so this technique is good for making short-term batches of hot water. Resources: This technique applies to other timers: Intermatic GM40 timer Intermatic WHQ timer Tork DTU40 timer GE 15207 series timers |
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2-speed alternative timerBuy:P1353 timer at Amazon PE153 at Amazon Resources: P1353 manuals and wiring For 2-speed pumps that do not run continuously, install P1353 timer. Snaps into any Intermatic enclosure |
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2-speed alternative timer/ 20 ampUse T1906 and T1975SPDT with NO NC terminals, For 2-speed pumps and other NO NC applications 15 minute time intervals instead of 1 hour for T106 T1976 has day skipper Resource: T1906 and T1976 wiring Lower amperage 120Volt timers with NO NC terminals:Resources:FM1 series PB series FMD series |
| Resources: Other 40 Amp timers can control 2-speed pump: Intermatic GM40 GE 15207 Tork DTU40 Intermatic T1906 20 amp timer |
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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. |
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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 |
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or different gauge wires Join wires with wire connector or push-on connector Run jumper to screw terminal. Buy: Red 3P connector (shown) for 10-14 gauge wire Lever connectors for stranded wire |
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Fire safety/ Do not put stranded
wire under screw plate Do not install stranded wire under screw. 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 wire connector, and run solid copper jumper wire to screw terminal Take photo of wires before starting.  Resources: Timer caught fire Load ratings for Intermatic timers/ pdf |
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10 gauge or 12 gauge? Compare your wire with short pieces of 10 and 12 gauge wire from local box store 10 gauge for 30 amp breaker. 10 gauge wire can have black-white and sometimes black-red 12 gauge for 20 amp breaker 12 gauge will have black and white wires Buy: Southwire romex cable Resources: Match color code and amp rating for wire Basic house wiring |
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Add black tape when White wire
carries voltage (applies to 208 and 240V circuits) With 120 and 277 Volt circuits, White wire is Neutral, and Black is Hot With 208 and 240 circuits, both wires are Hot, and both wires carry voltage Black tape on White wire identifies wire is Hot and not Neutral |
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 Repairs etc Resources: Close up photos/ maintenance/ repairs Troubleshoot T100 series timer |
 240 volt replacement Clock motors Buy: WG1573 208-277V WG1570 120V WG1576 480V CW190-10 for 24 volt 60 Hz 24V at Intermatic |
 Trippers Up to 12 sets trippers can be put on dial Minimum 1 hour on-off Buy: 156T1978A T100 series trippers |
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Insulators Translucent >124T1948 single pole T101, T102, T105 124T1948 single pole T171, T172, T175 >Buy: 124T1948 at Amazon Black rigid 124T2411A rigid Buy: At Amazon |
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| T-104 timer wired for 480
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Change T104 timer by changing clock motor >>>>> Buy WG1573 replacement 240 volt for ordinary T104 240 volt clock motor |
T-104 timer changed into
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Wiring: How to wire T101 and T171 series timers Applies to T101, T101R, T101P, T101PCD82, T171, T171R, T171CR, T101R3, T101P3, T101R201, T101P201, T101M, T171M see all models |
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Wiring: How to wire T101B timer Applies to T101B with separate wiring terminals |
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Wiring: How to wire T103 timer Applies to T103, T103R, T103P, T103M, T103PCD82, T173, T173R T173M see all models |
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