20 Most Recent Paragon 8145-20 Defrost Timer - Page 8 Questions & Answers

Open following link to identify timer and download manual
http://waterheatertimer.org/Paragon-timers-and-manuals.html#4000

1) Paragon 4000 series uses X2772 tripper.

2) Internet search for tripper reveals some sources selling set of trippers for $50.
Paragon is no longer making timers or parts, except for defrost series timers.
4000 series is not a defrost timer, which explains high price for trippers.
Some sources might still have X2772 tripper at lower price.

3) Other companies are still manufacturing some Paragon timers for niche sales.
Certainly the Paragon line is still active although names and numbers will probably change over next few years.

4) I cannot specifically identify 4001-0g, and the 'g' suffix does not show in sell sheet
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Paragon-4000-24hr-7000-7day.pdf

5) Replacement timer for 4001-00 is Intermatic T101
http://www.intermatic.com/customer%20service/competitive%20cross%20reference.aspx
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-T104-Intermatic-timer.html#T101

6) New T101 from Amazon is $45.00 with free shipping
http://www.amazon.com/Intermatic-T101-Hour-Dial-Timer/dp/B00002N5FN

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Paragon 4004-20 is DPST mechanical timer with 240V clock motor
http://waterheatertimer.org/Paragon-timers-and-manuals.html#Paragon4000
http://www.intermatic.com/customer%20service/competitive%20cross%20reference.aspx

I'm guessing that clock motor is source of noise.
If timer is keeping good time and dial is not slowing at tripper points then timer is basically sound.
Turn power OFF and spray WD40 or put a bit of white grease on the gears.
The noise might also be the timer mechanism vibrating in the box... see if snapping out the mechanism and putting it back makes a difference ... you might have to push sides of box inward to hold mechanism tighter.

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1) Paragon 7000 series clock motor is terminals A and B
http://waterheatertimer.org/Paragon-timers-and-manuals.html#7000

2) If you have EC7000 digital timer, then wiring is different.
With EC7000 120V, clock motor is terminals 1 and 4 with jumpers added between 1 & 2, and between 3 & 4.
With EC7000 240V, clock motor is terminals 1 and 4 with jumpers added between 2 & 3.

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Paragon does not show 47017 timer.
So sight-identification is next.

Here's a link that shows photos of Paragon timers:
http://waterheatertimer.org/Paragon-timers-and-manuals.html
I added manuals next to each of the Paragon products.

I don't recognize Paragon TC-2.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Paragon-timers-and-manuals.html

Intermatic cross reference does not have that model number either.
http://www.intermatic.com/customer%20service/competitive%20cross%20reference.aspx

Paragon sent e-mail last month saying they were no longer making timers and parts, except for defrost timers. Your water heater timer is not defrost timer.

Here is a wide selection of water heater timers, electro-mechanical and digital:
http://waterheatertimer.org/Boxtype.html
Manuals and wiring diagrams are shown for most products on page.

I recommend simple 240Volt Intermatic WH-40 for price and reliability. Drawback is minimum 1 hour on-off.
Or Intermatic T-101 for 120Volt heater or T-104 for 240Volt heaters sold at Lowes.
Intermatic trippers and motors are available and interchangeable, and are made of steel.

Some new timers are made with plastic parts:
GE 15207 is universal 120V 240V and sold at Home Depot.
Tork has new universal electro-mechanical timer, TU-40 for 120 and 240 applications

I use GE 15070 in-wall timer from Home Depot for my water heater because I change times frequently and try to shave every dollar:
http://waterheatertimer.org/Compare-13-electric-water-heater-timers.html

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HI, I RECENTLY SAW A LISTING ON EBAY FOR THIS ITEM. THE PHOTO SHOWS THE WIRING DIAGRAM.
HERE'S THE LINK.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110619214541&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT#ht_843wt_1139

If I understand correctly, you need tripper pins for a Paragon timer
http://www.paragontimecontrols.com/parts_accessories.htm
At page bottom is a chart with model number and the tripper required
http://waterheatertimer.org/Paragon-timers-and-manuals.html

The two links above help you identify your timer model and identify the tripper.
After identifying tripper number, you have to do a google search for that tripper number

So, if you need more help, please answer back and we'll find the right timer and pin

If you have Intermatic timer, then you can buy pins at Grainger
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/INTERMATIC-Timer-Tripper-2E054?Pid=search

Paragon 7000
Paragon 7005 is a heavy duty 7-day mechanical timer that can handle 4 loads. It is DPST. One of two wiring diagrams applies to this timer:
The question is the the timer clock motor is 120V or 240V?

Paragon EC 7000 is a 7-day digital timer with 16 set points per week
Manual for EC7000
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Paragon-EC7000-wire.pdf

Please re-post your questions as you start sorting out which timer you have.
Paragon is improving their site so there is less confusion over model numbers and functions. but information about the 7000 are still sketchy.

contact www.electricalexpeditors.com

The link below will take you to the EC4000 series Paragon manual.

http://www.paragontimecontrols.com/manuals/paragon/110-668B.pdf

This link will take you to EC4000 series cut sheet that shows specifications and wiring diagrams.

http://www.paragontimecontrols.com/SellSheets/Paragon/EC4000%20Series.pdf

Check the voltage you are supplying to the timer. The voltage should read within +/- 10% of 120VAC. If your voltage is out of this range (110VAC to 130VAC) the motor on the timer will run too fast or slow.

• When the switch is ON, the light operates in dusk-to-dawn mode. In this mode, the light automatically turns on at sunset and turns off at sunrise. When the switch is off, the light stays off.

motor or gear failure

It sounds like the button contacts aren't making good contact. If you can get behind them you can spray them with electrical switch cleaner. ..

Press P (program )on the timer and display will show then change the desired day, time and minute using the D+, H+ and M+ buttons. Press P again to set up another program and repeat the second step as above

Clear memory by pushing the reset button on the timer then reprogram using your current schedule when you want the timer to go off/on. Use the day and clock buttons for this then press enter

No, the timer should not make any noise. The noise should be a result of loose connections which cause arcing, which can make a humming or buzzing sound. If you find that you still notice the sound, even when the main breaker is off then the problem is not electrical in nature.

Question edited for clarity and add a header in order with spaces and CAPS. It appears Micromark got out or the timer business. There is a similar one in another Fixya post, and a link to them. https://www.google.com/search?q=Micromark+MM+9565+timer ..