Testing Mechanical Timer for the Sewage Treatment Plant Blower

In this video, I’m troubleshooting a mechanical timer for my sewage treatment plant blower that has stopped working. I’ll walk through the testing process, including how to check the segments, test the automatic clock mode versus manual mode, and determine if the internal clock motor is defective. If you're dealing with a faulty outdoor timer or need to know how to test one before heading to the hardware store for a replacement, this guide is for you.

00:00 Disconnecting the Timer for Testing
00:30 Setting the Segments for the First Test
00:52 Testing Automatic Clock Mode
01:14 Troubleshooting the Blower (Upward Segments)
01:47 Diagnosing the Air Pump Timer Issue
02:55 Reconnecting in Automatic Mode
03:10 Determining if the Timer Needs Replacement
03:44 Checking the Manual Dial & Clock Motor
04:39 Switching to Manual Mode Temporary Fix
04:54 Next Steps: Finding a Replacement

Originally published on YouTube by Vidas Around the House.