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How to wire off-delay timer
How to wire AH3-3 timer
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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White/ #14 gauge wire,  with ground ... 15 amp capacity. Safe maximum 12 amps.
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50-60 amp breaker use 6 gauge /
240 volt 50 outlet can be installed on 50 amp breaker only
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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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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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AH3 off delay timer
AH3-3 delay timer and base
12-24-120-240 volt off delay timer/ 0-60 minutes
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ICM102


ICM 102 on-delay timer
0 Hp Must use contactor
24/ 120-240 volt AC
.03-10 minutes
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Dayton off delay timers

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15-300 seconds

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DH48S twin timer
12-24-120-240 volt digital twin timer
1 second to 99 minutes
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Override air conditioner with timer
twin timer
12-24-120-240 volt digital off delay/ twin timer or one shot timer
.01 second to 99.99 hours
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            AH3 off delay timer
Timer coil voltage 120V AC.
Contacts rated 3 amp at 240 Volt -or- 6 amp at 120 Volt
Volts x amps = watts/ 6 amp x 120 volt =  720 watts
Max 1/4 HP: bath fans are usually 1/6 Hp or 1/3 Hp. Recirculation pumps 1/25 Hp.
1/3 Hp attic fans are probably to large amp draw for this timer to operate long-term.
For long term, keep load amp draw smaller than load rating... or connect timer to contactor
AH3-3 timer
 Can be used as relay, ON-delay, OFF delay, or all 3 at same time.
0-60 minute settings are approximate... experiment to fine tune setting.
8-pin base included with 8 screw terminals. Remove timer from base to attach wires.
Recommend tightening screw plates very tight against wire, especially if using stranded wire.
Do NOT solder end of stranded wire to make solid ... amperage will melt solder. Connect stranded wire to short jumper of solid copper wire and cover with twist on connector.
Solid wire is not fire hazard. Stranded wire is greater fire hazard when under screw plate.
Size: 2-1/2" tall with base included  x 1-5/8" x 2"
120 volt off delay timer/ Contacts rate 120-208-240 Volt
Rated for all loads incandescent (Tungsten), LED, CFL, resistive, inductive etc
Rated 3 amp @ 240 volt -or- 6 amp @ 120 volt/ Up to 1/4 Hp @ 120 Volt
120 volts x 6 amps = 720 watt.
Bath fans are OK at 1/6 Hp/ Attic fans can run 1/3 to 1/2 Hp... suggest use contactor to carry load
AH3 off delay timerRecirculation pumps are 1/25 Hp and delay timer works fine.
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Use off-delay to control recirculation pump
Use off delay to control motors
Fuseholders
Omron H3CR sell sheet and wiring

8-pin timer base 
Showing example SPDT pin timer wiring

NC = Normally closed 
NO = Normally open
8 pin timer wiring 8-pin timer wiring/ assumes both power voltage and output voltage are same

Illustration shows typical 120Volt wiring..
Hot connects to terminal 7, and Neutral connect to terminal 2.

Install jumper wire between 7 and 8 to put 120V to timer relay.
When timer receives no power on terminals 7 and 2, then timer is OFF, then NC terminal 5 has power. Connect Load to terminal 5 and terminal 2.
When timer receives power to terminals 7 and 2, then timer is ON, and NO terminal 6 has power, and terminal 5 has no power. Connect Load to terminal 6 and terminal 2.
Complete circuit with neutrals at terminal 2

To use other terminals: 
Add jumper wire between 7 and 1 (or 8 and 1)
Then connect load to terminals 4 or 3, with neutral connecting to terminal 2
AH3-3 wiring Off delay/ 120 volt
Off delay means the load turns ON immediately, and then load turns off after delay time expires.

3-way switch is convenient
Any switch position will start the delay
Click switch up starts delay... click switch down starts delay
Load turns off after delay period expires

Why the 3-way switch diagram works... because the switch is ON full time.
When the timer receives power... the load turns ON until delay period expires... but timer is still receiving power. If you temporarily stop power from going to timer, by clicking the 3-way switch to another position, then the timer resets, the light turns ON again until the delay period expires.
Load remains OFF until power is stopped and started again.

If you use single-pole switch... then the switch must be turned off and then back on to restart delay.
If single-pole switch is turned off, then load remains off

AH3 timer wiring Off delay/ 120 volt/ variant
Same result as above... different wiring.
This design lets you run smaller wire to switch... for example 18 gauge lamp cord.
Smaller wire allows easier wiring going to remote switch.
Add line fuse to if you are using smaller wire
Off delay means the load turns ON immediately, and then load turns off after delay time expires.

3-way switch is convenient
Any switch position will start the delay
Click switch up starts delay... click switch down starts delay
Load turns off after delay period expires

If you use single-pole switch... then the switch must be turned off and then back on to restart delay
If switch is turned off, then load remains off

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delay timer with push button Off delay/ NC push buttons added to circuit
NC means normally closed... or the power is ON until button is pushed
Compare: doorbell button is NO ... or power is off until button pushed

Add as many NC push buttons as desired for remote operation
As long as each push button is functioning correctly, the circuit works fine.

Why it works...
Power is ON continually at timer.
When power is interrupted, and then restarted, the timer turns load ON and delay period starts.
When delay period expires, the load turns OFF. Power remains On at the timer
When push button is pushed again, the power is temporarily stopped to timer, and the cycle repeats

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delay timer wiring Off delay/ 120 volt/ same as variant above
Illustration shows 18 gauge wire going to remote switch
Fuse and fuseholder are used to protect 18 gauge wire from overload.

Why is the fuse required?
Assume 120 Volt Hot that powers circuit is connected to 20 amp breaker.
18 gauge wire is not rated for 20 amp breaker.
Larger 12 gauge wire is used with 20 amp breaker

If a short circuit occurred somewhere along the 18 gauge wire, then the full 20 amps would pour into the small wire. This would cause wire to overheat. Overheated wire will melt and cause fire.
To prevent fire and overheating hazard, add 5-10 amp inline fuse.
The fuse can be installed anywhere along the 18 gauge wire, and will protect full length of wire.

Diagram shows ordinary rocker switch.
Use 3-way switch for easiest installation. Read descriptions above about 3-way switch.
AH3 delay timer wiring with push button AH3 off delay timer wiring with push button
NO (normally open) switch is used... only NC push button switches are present
Add a many NC push buttons as desired
Locate push buttons in each bathroom... press button and recirculation pump starts
Hot water immediately circulates toward bathroom
When delay period ends, recirculation pump turns OFF

The power is ON at timer.
When Normally Closed NC button is pushed, the power to timer stops momentarily.
Power resumes as soon as button is released, the timer delay period begins, and load turns ON.
Once delay period expires, light turns OFF. Power is still ON at timer.


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Wall fan turns OFF after boiler turns OFF
Use same design to provide air to Heat pump water heater
Additional general purpose relay with NO NC contacts needed.
Choose coil voltage that can be controlled by boiler... for example 24 VAC etc

Boiler turns on.... relay turns ON
Fan turns ON

Boiler turns OFF... relay turns OFF
Delay countdown begins
Fan continues to run
Fan turns OFF when countdown ends

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AH3 delay timer and relay
remote control countdown timerLarger image
Remote control countdown timer
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Select recirculation pump
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How to wire AH3-3 timer
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Water heater recirculation system
Skylink remote control countdown timerSkylink wireless countdown
Remote control countdown timer
Estimate 1/3 Hp
120V 60 Hz/ 10 watt minimum/ 1500 watt
Operate as ON-OFF or Countdown device/ Up to 500 feet
15 minute - 60 minute countdown
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ON Delay
On delay means. When power is applied to terminals 2 and 7, the delay countdown begins.
After the delay period expires, then load turns on and remains on as long as terminals 2 and 7 have power
ST01 delay timer ON Delay
Illustration shows ON delay wiring.
On delay means the load turns ON after delay period expires. Load remains ON until power is off.
Example uses ST01 timer as switch. (Or use Ei600... same timer with 5-year warranty)

ST01 Timer can be set for dusk-dawn. Automatically turns lights ON at night, and off at dusk.
ST01 Timer automatically adjusts for seasonal changes.
ST01 Timer can be adjusted 20 minutes longer or shorter than actual dusk-dawn

However some folks want longer delay before lights turn ON at night
How it works:
ST01 Timer turns ON. AH3 timer receives power. Time delay countdown begins.
After delay period expires, light turns ON, and remains ON until ST01 timer turns OFF
Cycle repeats next time the ST01 timer turns ON.
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ah3-3 on delay timer
ON Delay
Move single-pole switch to ON position and shop light turns ON
Delay begins
When delay period expires, the buzzer turns ON

Buzzer remains ON, until switch is moved to OFF position

Repeat On-of-off-delay/ Twin timer or one-shot
Twin timer works like ordinary delay timer. Turning load on or off after delay period
The difference is the twin timer can be set to repeat the on-off-on-off-on-off cycle indefinitely until power is disconnected.
Example: blinking store light, that is on for 4 seconds, off for a second, and then back on for 4 seconds
Inkbird twin timer Repeated ON Delay using digital twin timer
How to wire twin timer
Twin timer has two time periods that turn on-off indefinitely.
Each time period can be same or different.
You set time period for mode A and then set time period for mode B
Time period ranges from .01 to 99.99 seconds/ or .01 to 99.99 hours.
If seconds are chosen for time period A, then time period B must also be seconds.

Suppose you want light to turn on with switch, and want a buzzer to sound 20 minutes later.
Then you want buzzer to turn OFF after 30 seconds.
Then you want buzzer to sound again 20 minutes later... and then turn OFF after 30 seconds.
Set twin timer for hours. Mode A is set for 00.30 and Mode B is set for 00.03
Operation sequence:
Move single-pole switch to ON position and shop light turns ON and remains ON until switch is turned OFF.
First delay begins for 20 minutes. When delay period expires, the buzzer turns ON for 30 seconds.
Second delay ends after 30 seconds and Buzzer turns OFF. First delay period begins again
With a twin timer, the sequence keeps repeating until light switch is turned OFF.
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Twin timer Digital twin timer/ panel mount
PV shows the time left in the count up for Mode B... so there is .78 seconds left before it switches to Mode A
SV shows 2.99 ... which is the set time I choose for Mode B
When 2.99 seconds ends, Mode A set time will display.
Image shows the Inkbird twin timer.

Use this timer to control red nose on Rudolph reindeer. Set Mode A to 30 seconds and Mode B for 2 seconds. Rudolph's nose will blink on and off as long as power is applied to red nose and timer.
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Add delay timer to photoeye circuit using twin timer set for one-shot
How to wire photoeye so it turns off 4 hours later
Light turns on normally at dusk, then turns off after preset time expires.
One shot (on or off delay) - Set mode for one-shot: Apply power to timer. Press MD for 3 seconds. Press MD to choose settings: minute, second, hour. When t,nod appears, select the 4 dashes, then press and hold MD button for 3 seconds to exit Mode. Once you exit Mode, press RES button to set Time A and Time B. To set times, the Lock mode must be OFF.
Once you exit Mode, press RES button to set time A and then press MD to set Time B.
If seconds are chosen for time period A, then time period B must also be seconds.

Delay timer activates when photeye turns ON, and light turns on normally.
When delay period expires, the light turns off, and timer resets to zero,. Timer and light remain OFF until photoeye activates the circuit again next night.

Illustration shows twin timer timer. Also pictured below.
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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.

Yellow/ #12 gauge wire, with ground ... 20 amp capacity. Safe maximum 16 amps.
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Rolls of stranded wire
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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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
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40-50 amp breaker use 8 gauge /
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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
Armored cable can be used as a grounded connection, and will protect wires from damage. Metal can be energized from an insulation failure.

Non metallic flexible cables must carry ground wire, but does not have hazard of short circuit causing injury from shock.

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 issues of 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.

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12 ga Stranded wire is good for conduit with multiple wires ... but stranded cannot be installed under screw terminals on outlets, switches, timers etc without risk ... of heat causing splayed strands ....that come loose ... and begin to arc. Connect stranded to short piece of solid copper wire, and attach solid to screw terminal. Do not solder residential or commercial wiring.
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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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Electrically insulated tools
When removing insulation from wire, do NOT score or put cuts on surface of copper wire. Doing so increases resistances and heat on wire and creates possible weak point.
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