How to to a Water Heater Timer: How to make Often Check Your own Timer.

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

Equipments and Supplies You will Need:
Circuit tester
Slip joint pliers
Screwdriver
Water heater timer

Step 1: Remove the timer from casing

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

Step 2: Select a Location

Select a area for mounting the timer near the water heater, and use the casing as a format 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 check that the electrical power to the water heater is shut off. Then remove the main power cable from the water heater and route 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. Strip about 1/2" of insulation from the wires, and connect them to the water heater. Return the timer to the casing

Step 5: Finalize the Project

Strip 1/2" of insulation from each wire in the casing. Link the ground wire to the ground plug on the timer. Contour 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 desirable time markers. Turn the power back on. 

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