Re: Problem with Intermatic T107-30 Timer - Running Slow

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bob kater wrote:
> how abt a photo cell??
> "Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLEASE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:f1Ygh.228$w91.104@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> I had an old Intermatic mechanical used indoors for controlling a
>> light. When it started running slow I sprayed the internals with
>> WD40.  That was 20 years ago.  Still working since but I only use it
>> on vacations. "Spam Catcher" <spamhoneypot@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:Xns989B8F47F5CEEusenethoneypotrogers@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> We have an old mechanical Intermatic T107-30 timer which controls
>>> our landscape lighting. In the last few weeks, the timer started
>>> acting up - it
>>> is running extremely slow.
>>>
>>> Basically for every hour, the timer will only run ~2 minutes.
>>>
>>> Is it worth getting this timer repaired? Does anyone know if there
>>> is a simple fix for this issue?
>>>
>>> If not, can anyone recommend a timer which will:
>>>
>>> 1. Control ~1000 - 1500W of lamps
>>> 2. Sunset programming AND turn off the lamps at a fixed time (i.e.
>>> 3:00am).
>>> 3. Multiple programs (turn on at sunset and turn on around 5:00am?).
>>>
>>> Since this is for residential use... something cheap + reliable
>>> would be ideal  ;-)
>>>
>>> Thanks!

WD-40 is often a good way to get those old mechanical timers working again.
Follow it with a coat of some good silicon or other thin lubricant.  It
tends to wash out whatever lubricant might have originally been there.

A couple good blasts from an air hose are handy, too.

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