Mechanical Timer problem

[diazman]

hi all. i just bought a soundtech mechanical timer. Unfortunately, the timer is not working great.. theres a problem with the dial.. can any pros here recommend me a cheap and good timer?

[Fuzzy]

The cheapo ones I'm using are "Soundtech" branded. I believe I paid around $15.00 for a set of 2 pcs from Mustafa Centre.

This brand is available in various stores though, I've been using 3 of them for almost 8 months with no problems. The timing is not super precise, but it gets the job done to around +/- 5 minutes.

[zonkkie]

Using Soundtech too... around $9+ at homeFIX AMK Hub. But with a 20% off around 1 month ago. So almost the same price at bro Fuzzy. Not sure if the 20% off still valid. Using for my lights and Co2 with no issues so far.

[diazman]

my soundtech model is 2601. after i set the dial it just get stuck and wouldnt move

[zonkkie]

Same model as mine. Stupid question but you did plug in to a socket and turn the socket on right?

Anyway, I just went to Homefix and they are selling for $6.90 each.

[diazman]

i did. its working fine when switch it to permanently ON. the problem is the timer mode. for example i set it to on my lighting.at 10. 2 hours later the dial will still be stuck at 10. cannot move

[Fuzzy]

Take it back to your point of purchase and get it replaced?

I have one piece that has a dial that is a bit "sticky" but its still working fine, I think the brand is generally ok for the price, but looks like your unit slipped pass QC.

[diazman]

changed it twice already.. still the same. now at lost already. just visited NTUC just now.. saw the taiyo timer. is it good replacement?

[bossteck]

What did you use the timer to control?
When you turn the dial manually, does whatever your controlling comes on?

[diazman]

hi bossteck. im using for my fl light. it can work when i manually turn it. the problem is that once it reaches to the point where i set the timer to activate the lighting, it just gets stuck there..

[bossteck]

That's strange.
I have soundtech 2601 also but don't have such problems.

[diazman]

this problem have been bothering me all day. just did testing. still the same..

[tropic]

Get a digital timer .More accurate and less failure. Can preset and different time combi. About $20.

[Goondoo]

Go IKEA, 2 for less than $10

[Wahlin]

I got 6 pcs of soundtech timers and all work fine. For your case you have 2 "fautly" units in one straight row which is very very rare. Can it be operational problem ? Switch up is to "OFF" and switch down is to "ON". When you turn the dial, turn only clockwise.

[diazman]

i did check multiple times. the shop that i bought the timer from even called the technician down. in the end i just bought deihl timer instead.

[madnugget]

bro Goondoo, may i know what kind of timer ikea is selling?
recently i have some problems with my timer too.. both taiyo it just get stuck, wont turn off. but after dismantling it its back to normal but not as good as new...

[Goondoo]

bro Goondoo, may i know what kind of timer ikea is selling?
recently i have some problems with my timer too.. both taiyo it just get stuck, wont turn off. but after dismantling it its back to normal but not as good as new...

Take note you can only configure in 30mins interval though.

[madnugget]

thanks for the pics! i think it definitely is better than the ones i'm using being:
1) you can put 4 side by side!
2) at least the intervals are well defined. have difficulty setting the current unit.was just based on rough estimate

[Goondoo]

thanks for the pics! i think it definitely is better than the ones i'm using being:
1) you can put 4 side by side!
2) at least the intervals are well defined. have difficulty setting the current unit.was just based on rough estimate

Yea, this is the only timer I saw small enough to squeeze side by side on a power strip.