farmerjohn1324
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With the breaker panel switched on...
The on/off switch on the pool timer turns the pool pump off.
Are the line and load terminals you're talking about all located on the timer itself?
I cannot manually move the dial. It is impossible to turn by hand and if I'm supposed to unscrew that screw in the middle of the dial, I can't because none of my screwdrivers fit it.
The timer is in the same position that it was when I posted earlier, but the pump was off at the sub panel that whole time. I just turned it on now.
If you need to replace the motor, the whole mechanism can be pulled out of the box. There is a metal tab at the top of the box that when pushed up will let go of the mechanism so it can be pulled out. You can buy a whole mechanism which is much easier than trying to change out the motor.
Edit: I pulled out the mechanism. I voltage tested the two wires going to the timer gears and they are reading 220 volts. This leads me to believe that all the electrical components are working. I still don't understand why I can't simply pull the timer out and spin the dial.
Also, there is another box to the right of the timer box that calls itself a "controller." What is this exactly?
That is the problem, you two aren't on the same page as to what the "dial" is.I cannot manually move the dial. It is impossible to turn by hand and if I'm supposed to unscrew that screw in the middle of the dial, I can't because none of my screwdrivers fit it.
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