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Your timer is a key part of your pool filtration system and an important energy management tool. It turns your filtration system on and off, which makes sure that the water is circulated properly. Such circulation ensures that your pool water remains healthy, clear, and in compliance with local residential codes. For most pools, that means the system should be on for six to eight hours a day. The timer is in a waterproof box mounted on the wall of your house nearest the pool pump. You can recognize the timer box by the waterproof electrical conduit coming out of it. The box has a latch on the side and you should keep it closed to prevent water damage and insect intrusion. Because your timer operates off the same electricity as your home, a power interruption in your home will knock out the timer as well. Just like the clocks in your home, you should reset the pool timer, which is usually relatively easy. After opening the door of the timer box, you will see a yellow dial representing the time of day. Simply grasp the dial and pull it outward – it’s spring loaded – and set it to the correct time. That time is indicated by the large arrow pointer. Please note that this is often a 24 hour clock, so be careful that the A.M. and P.M. are used correctly. In addition to the above, your timer box is where UniServ keeps the log card. This is a card marked by your pool technician, showing the date and which services were performed at your pool. Replacement of a timer box that has died should be done as soon as possible. Installed, they cost about $200 for the mechanism, only, and a little more than that for a mechanism and the box. Installation includes labor, and because of the electricity, there’s more involved than slapping a little box onto the wall and screwing it in.

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