How to Wire a Pool Pump Timer

- Pool pump timer

- Wire strippers

- Electrical tape

- Phillips-head screwdriver

- Flat-head screwdriver

- Pliers

- Wire connectors

- Conduit (optional)

2. Turn off the power to the pool pump.

This is important to prevent electrical shock. You can turn the power off at the circuit breaker or by unplugging the pool pump.

3. Disconnect the wires from the old pool pump timer.

Use the flat-head screwdriver to loosen the screws that hold the wires in place. Be careful not to drop the screws. Once the screws are loose, you can pull the wires off of the terminals.

4. Connect the wires to the new pool pump timer.

Match the wires from the pool pump to the corresponding terminals on the new timer. The black wire goes to the “L” terminal, the white wire goes to the “N” terminal, and the green or bare wire goes to the “G” terminal. Use the wire strippers to remove about 1/2 inch of insulation from the ends of the wires. Then, twist the ends of the wires together and wrap them around the terminals. Tighten the screws to hold the wires in place.

5. (Optional) Install a conduit.

A conduit is a protective covering that can be used to run the wires from the pool pump to the timer. To install a conduit, first measure the distance from the pool pump to the timer. Then, cut a piece of conduit to that length. Use the pliers to bend the conduit into a shape that will allow the wires to run from the pool pump to the timer. Once the conduit is in place, you can run the wires through it and connect them to the timer.

6. Turn on the power to the pool pump.

Once the timer is installed, turn the power back on to the pool pump. The timer should start working automatically.

7. Test the pool pump timer.

Set the pool pump timer to turn on and off at specific times. Then, watch the pool pump to make sure it is turning on and off as scheduled.