Ways to in order to the Hot Water Heater Timer: How to make easy Always Check Your personal Timer.

Save money on electricity bills with a water heater timer, which lets you to set specific on and off times for water-heater operation. 

Tools and Material You will Need:
Circuit tester
Slip joint pliers
Screwdriver
Water heater timer

Step 1: Remove the timer from casing

This installation works only with electric water heaters. Turn off the circuit breaker that controls power to the water heater. Take out the timer from the casing and remove the knockouts on the casing.

Step 2: Find a Location

Select a location for mounting the timer around the water heater, and use the casing as a template for marking the mounting holes. Drill pilot holes, and secure the casing to the wall with screws. 

Step 3: Remove the Power Cable

Use a circuit tester to verify that the power to the water heater is shut off. Then remove the main power cable from the water heater and run it through one of the knockout holes in the casing of the water heater timer.

Step 4: Connect New Wires

Run a new cable (the same gauge as the former one) from the timer casing to the water heater. Take about 1/2" of insulation from the wires, and hook up them to the water heater. Return the timer to the casing

Step 5: Complete the Assignment

Strip 1/2" of insulation from each wire in the casing. Link the ground wire to the ground plug on the timer. Shape the bare wire ends so that each fits under the proper lug. Tighten the screws to secure the wires to the timer. Set the timer by applying clips at the appropriate time markers. Turn the power back on. 

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