I have a ML44T automatic timer for my outdoor lights which has been working perfectly until now. When the time turns until it gets to the point where it has to trip the switch to turn the lights on it stays there and does not move forward to trip the switch to turn the lights on. HELP Thanks

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What do you plug-in to make lights work?

Question is posted under Woods dawn-dusk timer that turns ON automatically at dusk, and then turns OFF 2 4 6 or 8 hours later:
Many different timer-brands work in same manner.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#2001

There are no repair parts for power packs, but they do come with 5 year limited warranty.
http://www.intermatic.com/products/professional%20lighting/light%20expressions/power%20packs/ml44t.aspx

Contact Intermatic:
http://www.intermatic.com/customer%20service.aspx

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Your yardstake timer has photo-eye that automatically turns lights on at dusk.
And then lights remain ON until set-time expires, or dawn arrives.
Timer automatically turns off at dawn, no matter which setting, unless timer dial set to ON
Photo-eye has to be turned away from outdoor lights or lights will blink.
That's because outdoor lights cause photo=eye to sense it's dawn, and timer turns OFF >>> a moment later photo-eye senses it's dark, and turns lights ON again.
Thus the timer turns ON-OFF.
Test this by putting black tape over photo-eye, or turning timer toward dark area. Timer should turn ON and follow set-time on dial.

http://www.intermatic.com/products/timers/consumer%20outdoor%20timers/electromechanical%20timers/hb51rc.aspx


1. Turn dial selector to the "off" position and
plug timer into three conductor outdoor outlet.
2. Turn dial selector to timing interval
desired (i.e., 2 Hrs, 4 Hrs, 6 Hrs, 8 Hrs,
dusk to dawn, etc.).
3. Plug outdoor lights into Easy-Set™ Timer -
lights will turn on automatically at dusk.
4. Lights turn off 2 4 6 or 8 hours later
depending on dial selection

People are writing in with problems about HB88RC.
Problems seem to revolve around MODE button and setting automatic for timer to operate programming.

One guy said his timer skipped over automatic.
Another fellow today reported that timer programs would not work.

So maybe your timer has similar problem.
I'm going to e-mail Intermatic with recent information.
I need clarification on your exact question.
Intermatic generally e-mails back and is concerned with their products and customers.

That being said, let's look at your timer problem.
When you finish programming 1 and 2, press Clock button to exit programming and current time shows on display.
At this point, timer should function.

According to manual:
If you press MODE button once, timer will enter override, and lights will turn on.
Press MODE button again, RDM shows on screen and timer enters random mode and lights turn on-off randomly so it looks like folks are home.
Press MODE again and timer returns to Automatic and programs 1 and 2 should run.

Add a comment and let me know what is happening so I can report to Intermatic.
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You can replace the "Off" tripper easily and cheaply. These can be bought and pretty much any home improvement store.
www.cpo2go.com

You posted under Woods outdoor 2-outlet timer 59403:
Add a comment if this is not your timer
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html

Lets run through trouble spots others have with programmable timers:
Add a comment any time and I will help.

What we know for sure:
-Battery is working because display shows.
-Manual override works, so basic electricity is OK and light is OK

-Common programming problems:
-You set current time and it shows in display > if current time is not set or does not advance with passing time, then timer does not know when to turn on-and-off. Double check display for current day, hour, and minute.

-Each event has ON time and OFF time. So you set event1 ON and then set event1 OFF. For example some people set ON time and don't realize each ON needs corresponding OFF, or can't find how to set OFF. Trick is making sure timer display matches fig3 and fig4 shown in manual. Press PROG button until display shows 1ON for event1 ON and then press PROG button until display shows 1OFF for event1 OFF.
-To review programs and double-check, press PROG button repeatedly to scroll through programming. Check for ON and OFF days, and for overlapping on-off commands.
-Event1 ON and event1 OFF should be set for same day(s). For example event1 ON is set for Tuesday but event1 OFF is set for All-days (instead of Tuesday) will conflict and timer will not function.
-Conflicts in programming will cause problems. Conflict example: Event1 says ON 7pm OFF 9pm Tues, but event2 says opposite.
-Make schedule of on-off times before programming to avoid conflicts.

Setting Mode:
MODE is manual override button: press it to set Automatic, ON-OFF override, or Random
Press MODE button until RDN displays in upper left corner, and then press MODE one more time to enter AUTOMATIC >>> you want automatic for programming functions.

Circuit analyzer: If above items check out 100%, and timer still doesn't work, plug timer to indoor plug on another circuit (not on outdoor plug). This will check if outdoor plug has electrical problem interfering with electronics inside timer. Buy cheap plug-in circuit analyzer from Home Depot electric department and double-check circuits.

59403 manual:
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Woods-59403.pdf

http://www.intermatic.com/~/media/files/intermatic/products/instructions/professional%20lighting/ml44t%20trilingual.ashx

-I think your outdoor plug is connected to GFI plug in bathroom or kitchen >>> check reset on GFI.
-Next, plug your hair dryer into same outdoor plug to see if plug has electricity >>> electrical plugs outside wear out quicker, and get loose wires.
-Move timer cord to the other plug
-I don't know if a bit of WD 40 would help or not .... couldn't hurt to spry some on the pins at this point ...UNPLUG timer because WD is very flammable...
-Tips from manual mention checking for burned out bulbs ... I've seen that mentioned other places and don't know if bulb problems shorten life of low-volt transformer inside the box.
-I worked with timers for years, and never seen replacement clocks or transformers for Malibu-type timers
-Timers located outside get damp and dirty ... these things cause small gears inside timers to oxidize and clog so they don't work after a while ... again, a bit of WD-40 might help

Tips copied from manual:
• Make sure power pack is plugged in. Is outlet working?
• Turn manual ON/OFF switch to "ON" or rotate dial so "ON" tripper passes time line indicator.
• Is lamp burned out? Use another lamp to test.
NOTE: This lighting system is designed to last many years under normal conditions. However, lamps eventually burn out and operating with one lamp out can shorten the life of the others. IT IS IMPORTANT TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LAMPS PROMPTLY.
Conditions beyond your control such as abnormally high household voltage due to poor utility voltage regulation will also affect lamp life.

The timer has 1 year warranty.

...go to this website u can download the user manual
www.intermatic.com > Home > Professional Lighting - Cached

manual for HB51RC
http://www.intermatic.com/%7E/media/files/intermatic/products/instructions/timers/hb61rc%20-%20english.ashx
See timer at Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Intermatic-HB61RC-Digital-Outdoor-Control/dp/B00004W4X5

Plug timer into outlet
Plug lights into timer
Timer turns on automatically at dusk unless you set override feature shown below

Timing cycle repeats each 24 hours
Use selector button to set timer
Timer must be reset after power outage or after unplugging timer.
Push selector button and choose one of following

F > Lights are OFF
O > Constant ON
1 through 9 > timer turns ON at dusk and turns OFF 1 to 9 hours later
d > timer turns ON at dusk and OFF at Dawn
1. through 9. > timer turns ON immediately and then turns OFF 1 to 9 hours later
Maximum wattage 1000
50 mini-bulb-string of Christmas lights is 25 watts

From these instructions, you should push button until 6 displays. Timer will turn ON at dusk and turn OFF 6 hours later
If timer.
If you want timer to turn ON immediately and turn OFF 6 hours later, push button until 6. shows in display.

If timer does not display or does not operate correctly, then timer is suspect. Return timer for another one.