markus27034 Nov 2016 08:27Hello,
After countless attempts, I now need the help of an electrician or someone knowledgeable with the following problem:
My outdoor lighting (4 spotlights) is supposed to be controlled by a timer switch. I can’t get it connected properly—either the lights stay on continuously or don’t turn on at all.
The wires I have available are:
Live conductor (black), conductor (brown)
Neutral conductor (blue), all three connected together with a terminal.
The timer switch has connections for live and neutral (so black and blue), and below that, three more connections.
So far, I have tried everything. The lights either stay on permanently or don’t light up at all. My last attempt actually worked in that the lights could be switched, but now the timer is running incorrectly. The timer counts the minutes as if they were seconds.
My connection was as follows: live and three blues connected at the top, black and brown in two different boxes below.
Does anyone have advice for me?
After countless attempts, I now need the help of an electrician or someone knowledgeable with the following problem:
My outdoor lighting (4 spotlights) is supposed to be controlled by a timer switch. I can’t get it connected properly—either the lights stay on continuously or don’t turn on at all.
The wires I have available are:
Live conductor (black), conductor (brown)
Neutral conductor (blue), all three connected together with a terminal.
The timer switch has connections for live and neutral (so black and blue), and below that, three more connections.
So far, I have tried everything. The lights either stay on permanently or don’t light up at all. My last attempt actually worked in that the lights could be switched, but now the timer is running incorrectly. The timer counts the minutes as if they were seconds.
My connection was as follows: live and three blues connected at the top, black and brown in two different boxes below.
Does anyone have advice for me?
markus27034 Nov 2016 08:44That is actually my next step after the forum 🙂
However, I wanted practical suggestions, not lectures.
However, I wanted practical suggestions, not lectures.
I agree with the advice to hire an electrician, but here are some notes to help you understand the situation:
With the information you’ve provided so far, no one can really answer your question. I assume that, for the spotlights, you need to connect the black wire to the brown wire to switch the lights on. If that’s the case, those would be the two wires that the timer switch should control. However, I’m confused by your description of the timer’s connections. You definitely need one live wire and one neutral wire to power the timer itself (just to keep it running). Then, there should be at least one switching contact that closes the circuit when the timer activates. The connections might also be combined. Is there no manual or wiring diagram?
What I don’t understand at all is why the timer is running faster than it should. I hope it is rated for the mains voltage.
With the information you’ve provided so far, no one can really answer your question. I assume that, for the spotlights, you need to connect the black wire to the brown wire to switch the lights on. If that’s the case, those would be the two wires that the timer switch should control. However, I’m confused by your description of the timer’s connections. You definitely need one live wire and one neutral wire to power the timer itself (just to keep it running). Then, there should be at least one switching contact that closes the circuit when the timer activates. The connections might also be combined. Is there no manual or wiring diagram?
What I don’t understand at all is why the timer is running faster than it should. I hope it is rated for the mains voltage.
markus27034 Nov 2016 09:02Since links are not allowed:
Müller flush-mounted digital timer switch weekly program 01347
Müller flush-mounted digital timer switch weekly program 01347
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