20 Most Recent General Electric GE 56941 24-Hour Outdoor Timer Switch Questions & Answers

GE timer manuals appear following link: http://waterheatertimer.org/GE-timers-and-manuals.html

This actually a Jasco 15163 and according to www.harwareandtools.com it takes a Jasco 15602 tripper set. This tripper set can be found for online order at http://www.jascoproducts.com/products/pc/Replacement-Timer-Tripper-2-pack-p1089.htm#.U9Ov2bHG-f4

I think you want a 3-way timer?Either switch or timer can control lightHere is illustration what I think you have wired, with link to 3-way timers.http://waterheatertimer.org/Timer-with-remote-control.html#switchhttp://waterheatertimer.org/images/Timer-and-switch-400.jpg If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

Timer is not identified.Copy following links for GE timer wiring. http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-GE-15312-timer.htmlhttp://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-GE-15207-timer.html If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

Copy following link for timer wiring.Your box does not have neutral wireThe GE 15070 7-day timer wires same as GE 15312 7-day sunsmart timerhttp://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-GE-15312-timer.html If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

1) GE timers don't have override switch, but if you raise all the timer segments, the circuit to water heater will be completed.

2) Open link below to identify timer and see wiring diagram, and wiring instructions.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-GE-15207-timer.html

3) Override timer using the wires:
Take a photo of wiring so you can re-wire correctly on new timer.
There is 1 black and 1 white Line wire coming from the breaker.
And 1 black and 1 white Load wire going to water heater.

Connect black Line and Load wires together on same terminal.
Connect white Line and Load wires together on same terminal.
This will complete circuit to water heater and by-pass the timer.

4) Buy new timer at Home Depot.
Reconnect wires on new timer.
Return defective timer in new box.
Keep new timer clean, and swap out whenever needed and give yourself extended warranty.

5) This is the first report of GE timer going bad that I've seen on Fixya.

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http://waterheatertimer.org/images/GE-15306-wiring-250.jpg
http://waterheatertimer.org/GE-timers-and-manuals.html#15306

GE 15306 is a version of 120Volt Tork 1101 indoor-outdoor timer sold at Home Depot under GE name and number.

You have 2 cables.
One cable comes from Breaker box, and other cable goes to Load (light, fan, motor, pump).
Each cable has black and white wire.
1) Cable from breaker box: Black wire H Hot connects to to terminal L.
Notice there is a metal bridge that connects terminal L and terminal 1.
If metal bridge is missing, use a jumper wire and connect L and 1.
White N Neutral from breaker box connects to terminal X.
2) Cable going to Load:
Black connects to terminal 2
White connects to terminal X.
So both white wires are on terminal X.

Open following links for GE timers and 15087 wiring:
http://waterheatertimer.org/GE-timers-and-manuals.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-GE-15207-timer.html

GE box timers can be wired many different ways to control single-loads, multiple loads, 2-speed motors, 120V, 208V, 277V, 240V, 440V, 24V.

Add a comment and say exactly what you are wiring, and what voltage you are using for more information.

Open following links for GE timers and wiring:
http://waterheatertimer.org/GE-timers-and-manuals.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-GE-15207-timer.html

GE box timers can be wired many different ways to control single-loads, multiple loads, 2-speed motors, 120V, 208V, 277V, 240V, 440V, 24V.

Add a comment and say exactly what you are wiring, and what voltage you are using for more information.

Contact Jasco and tell them what you said here.
http://www.jascoproducts.com/contactus/index.asp

Although GE has made high-quality timers for many years, the 15000 series box timers have been on the mass market for a year or so, and there are no replacement parts like available for Intermatic timers.
http://waterheatertimer.org/GE-timers-and-manuals.html

I tested the GE series and found them to be cheaply made with moveable plastic parts and lightweight overall.
http://waterheatertimer.org/GE-15207-clock.html

Open following link to identify timer and see wiring instructions.
http://waterheatertimer.org/GE-timers-and-manuals.html

GE has a lot of different number for similar-looking timers without any clear way to tell difference.
Add a comment and say if this timer has dip switches, and what screw terminals appear on the wiring block.

1) If analog dial keeps time, I can only guess that OFF tripper is not in position correctly, or tripper is worn or defective, or that manual override lever is defective. Trippers are made of softer metal so they wear down before other parts of timer.
http://waterheatertimer.org/images/GE%2015306%20Mechanical%20Outdoor%20Box%20Timer-24%20Hour.jpg
2) Buy Tork P47 trippers to replace GE 15306 trippers
http://waterheatertimer.org/Tork-timers-and-manuals.html#Trippers

3) Open following link for GE timer resources:
http://waterheatertimer.org/GE-timers-and-manuals.html#15306

4) 15306 is heavy-duty indoor-outdoor version of Tork 1800 series or 7200 series 120Volt analog timer that is sold online and at Home Depot under GE brand name.
http://waterheatertimer.org/images/Tork-1800-600.jpg

5) You can buy new timer at Home Depot and return defective one in new package.

6) The on and off trippers are attached to the analog dial.
Dial rotates as time passes.
Trippers make physical contact with the manual override lever. The ON tripper pushes lever one direction and the OFF tripper moves lever other direction.
The override lever rotates a cam located on back of timer that opens and closes electrical contacts.

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Check your wiring.
Check dip switch settings.

Also add a comment and clearly describe your dip switch settings, voltage being used, and exact wiring on each terminal for more detailed help.
http://waterheatertimer.org/GE-timers-and-manuals.html

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