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Posted on Jun 05, 2010

Where is the reset breaker located on the ml121rt? Lights have been tested and work with an alternate transformer but noting using terminals a & b on the ml121rt.

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ML121 does not have reset.
If transformer does not produce 12 volts across terminals A and B, then power pack has gone bad.

If override still works, then might be easiest to buy cheap plug-in timer, set power pack to override, and then plug power pack into cheap timer.

With receipt, power pack might still be under warranty.

Open following link for power pack resources, and links:
http://waterheatertimer.org/Malibu-power-pack-stopped-working.html

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Copy following link and read tips for getting power pack to last longer. One of these reasons may apply to problem.
Plus view warranty, and replacement trippers.
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http://waterheatertimer.org/Malibu-power-pack-stopped-working.html#install
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