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I set my Malibu 300 transformer to timer mode, set the on/off times & left the transformer on the timer mode. Tonight the lights did not come on. Should I have left the dial on timer mode?
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Problem might be the photo eye. http://waterheatertimer.org/images/Malibu-8100-9045-01-large.jpg Rotate manual dial to ON position and see if lights turn ON. Keep in mind the digital power pack has photoeye that is light sensitive, and must be exposed to dark light to activate. For timed functions. Rotate manual dial until it points at timer. Press clock set function button, and use up-down buttons to set current time. Press timer ON button, and then use up-down to set ON timer. Then press timer OFF button , and use arrow keys to set OFF time.
This product has 1 year limited warranty, contrast with old-type analog power pack with 5-year warranty. Malibu does not even post a manual on their site, which might have troubleshoot section to illuminate why your system has problem, http://malibu.brinkmann.net/customer_service/owners_manuals.aspx
Transformers make humming sound. ML300 series transformers make sound. Used styrafoam to separate transformer from contact with building so sound is not carried. These transformers have 10 year limited warranty.
Tips 300 Watt power pack requires sum of bulbs to equal 300 Watts If you use 10 - 20 watt bulbs that is only 200 Watts so you need 200 Watt power pack
Replace burnt out bulbs immediately or other bulbs will burn out and shorten life of power pack When working on bulbs, unplug power pack so it does not shorten life of power pack
Set Malibu Timer: Red trippers are ON Black trippers are OFF Place trippers on dial at ON OFF times/ AM and PM
Set current time of day: Plug in power pack Trippers are installed Rotate dial counter-clockwise to current time, say 9 am Rotate dial 2 more revolutions and then return to current time That's it
Make sure there is power to the plug. Then set the clock and install the on and off pins to control the lights. The on/off switch is for manually turning on the lights. The clock should run as soon as it's plugged in.
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