S400A Timer Really Loud?

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mcguirehg
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Post by mcguirehg » Sat. May. 10, 2014 9:05 pm

The timer for my EFM recently became very loud. I hear it on the second floor, its really annoying. Can someone tell me if this is a sign its going to quit? Either way I would like to fix it, appears to be coming from the motor. Thanks Dan

 
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Post by whistlenut » Sat. May. 10, 2014 9:41 pm

It is not unusual for the motor to wear out, and on that route, they usually start making a humming/grinding type of noise. Probably a replacement is in order.

The iNTERMATIC 8865 series is one favorite as is the Tork ACT 30M. I have the Tork ACT 30M, and find it to be bulletproof and accurate. It is an easy 'rewire', unless you choose to get a new motor for the Old unit.
I know there is a thread on the forum from folks that know where to get a replacement motor for the Honeywell. I have had two brand new timers fail in the last few years, and the replacement motor was shipped overnight . With this warm weather I am guessing that you need a replacement ASAP, or listen to the timer until monday. Could you add some sort of insulation(towel, small pillow) to help out? There is no heat produced by the timer that would cause any dangerous situation, and perhaps that would help in the short term. I am looking up links to help right now.
http://www.grainger.com/product/INTERMATIC-Timer-2E357 (YOU NEED A 30 OR 60 MINUTE TIMER==NO SUBSTITUTES)
http://www.globalindustrial.com/g/electrical/time ... cle-Timers (Torx ACT 30)
http://www.zorotools.com/g/Combo-GKW1/00055236/k- ... 1521719825
http://www.amazon.com/Intermatic-C8865-1-Hour-Rep ... B000GHKO8K
http://www.drillspot.com/products/43530/Intermati ... ycle_Timer
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/ACT-cycle-timer-s ... -sheet.pdf

Tork ACT Series Adjustable Cycle Timers
Tork ACT Series Adjustable Cycle Timers Allow Electrical Loads To Cycle On And Off With Electronic Accuracy.
Tork ACT Series Adjustable Cycle Timers are available in several sizes and styles. Two control knobs are labeled "On" and "Off" in realtime with no percentages.
Each knob has a hold setting for manual on or off. A wide variety of minimum and maximum On/Off times are available. Choose from several voltages.


 
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Post by mcguirehg » Sat. May. 10, 2014 10:26 pm

I'm hopeful to replace the motor of the Honeywell. I couldn't find ay sources on the forum for motor replacement of the Honeywell...A ny sources for the motor?

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