I have a brinks 44-1011 timer would like to know how to turn completely off when not in use. Turn the clock off and everything

Do you know what model Brinks timer you have? This will help when searching for specifics on programming.

http://waterheatertimer.org/Brinks-timers-and-manuals.html

http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-set-timers.html

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Brinks analog plug-in-outlet timer??
Copy following link for instructions how to set timer by experimenting with features:
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-set-timers.html

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The Brinks 42-1009 EZ Vacation Timer is preset with 7 full days. You cannot choose when it goes on and off.

To set, spin the dial (clockwise only) until the arrow in the upper right of the center face is near the current day and time. Plug everything in and switch the upper tab to the right. On certain days, it will turn on in the early morning as well as evening or late night.

You cannot choose when to turn the light off. However, if you are home, you can turn the light on by switching the upper tab to the left. Remember to switch it back to the right in order to activate the timed on/off periods.

This timer cannot be repaired.

Solution 1:
Timer has 1 year limited warranty from hampton products.
Warranty might apply.

Aug 2011: open following links for hampton:
http://www.hamptonproducts.com/customer-care.php
http://www.hamptonproducts.com/contact-us.php

Solution 2:
Buy another identical timer from Walmat etc.
Return defect timer in new package.

I agree.
I test timers.
Brinks timers are near lowest quality of all timer brands, yet all timer manufactures sell lower end products to meet price points. Brinks are probably made by one of the bigger brands.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#Brinks
http://waterheatertimer.org/GE-timers-and-manuals.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/UPM-timers-and-manuals.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/Tork-consumer-timers-and-manuals.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-set-timers.html

Test your outlet with cheap circuit analyzer from box store to make sure that polarity of outlet is not reversed. Notice that Brinks timers, like most plug-in timers, have polarized plug.
Polarized plug has wide and narrow blades so they plug into outlet correctly.
Wide blade is for Neutral, and narrow blade is for Hot.
If outlet has polarity reversed, this will adversely affect timer motors, and other appliances.

1) I posted Brinks 44-1020 manual
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Brinks-44-1020-manual.pdf
Folks can order Brinks manuals from hamptonproducts.com

2) Manual shows phone number for defects 800-562-5625

3) I test timers, and some arrive defective, and people occasionally tell fixya they got 3 bad timers in a row. I tell them buy different model: for example buy quality timers at Lowes and Home Depot

4) Timer manuals have more words than allowed for free answer, but I suggest you write out steps shown in manual. Most timers have same basic steps so once you know how one timer works, all other timers work same way. This will eliminate human error as possible cause.

5) Here is a list of common problems with timers:
If plug-in timer doesn't work
a) Check receptacle for power
b) Check lamp is turned ON
c) Check bulb is good.
d) Check tabs or pins are set
e) Check override switch pushed fully in position
f) Try timer in different plug and with different lamp
g) Test circuit with inexpensive circuit analyzer from hardware
h) Don't exceed maximum wattage
i) Programmable: check for overlapping programs, and conflicting days.
j) Programmable: write out programming steps
k) Outdoor with photo cell > test with black tape over photo eye
l) Turn photo eye away from light source

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Instructions for Brinks 42-1020
1) There are plastic segments located around outer edge of timer dial.
These segments divide each hour into 15 minute periods.
Push segments down like a piano key for all hours you want timer ON-or-OFF
2) Push switch to Auto ON -or- Timer
3) Turn lamp ON, make sure bulb is working, plug lamp into timer.
4) Plug timer into wall.
Manually rotate timer dial clockwise to observe light turning on-off.
This action will say if light is ON when segments are up or down.
5) Unplug timer, and set segments for times you want lamp to turn on-off.
6) Rotate timer dial clockwise until current time lines up with arrowhead located on inner dial
7) Plug timer back into outlet. Dial rotates as time passes, segments click a switch that turns lamp on-and-off.

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Push down the "ON" tab and move it to the time of day that you want the switched device to come on. Push down the "OFF" tab and move it to the time of day that you want the device to go off. Rotate the dial in the direction of the arrow to the current time of day, watching for am/pm.
If the device is supposed to be on currently, use manual switch to turn device on. If the device is supposed to be off currently, use manual switch to turn device off.