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It’s that time of the year again, Daylight Savings. You start you day to day routine and realize how many clocks you need to change. Often homeowners forget that they also need to change their outdoor lighting timer. Photocells and astronomical timers adjust to Daylight Savings on their own. However, analog timers need to be manually adjusted.

It is quick and easy to adjust your analog timer. Below are step-by-step instructions on how to adjust your outdoor lighting timer.

Step 1: Locate Your Transformer

• Transformers are often installed inside of garages or on the sides of houses next to other utility boxes.
• Once you locate your transformer unlock the latch, usually located on the side, to open the transformer.

Step 2: Find the Current “Time of Day”

• Once you open your transformer you will see the timer. Most timers will have the “time of day” located in the center of the timer.

Step 3: Adjust “Time of Day”

• Now that you have found the “Time of Day” you will need to turn the dial to the current time of day. Note: The light portion of the timer is AM the dark portion of the timer is PM.
• You will see Red (off) and Green (on) pins. These pins determine what time your lights go on and off. You will not need to adjust these unless you are not happy with the timing of your lights.

Step 4: Re-secure Transformer Door

• Now all you need to do is shut the transformer door and re-latch it.

If are still having trouble adjusting your timer follow this link to watch a how-to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvEuoVcrH7A

If you are one of our customers and do not want to have to fool with adjusting your outdoor lighting timer call us at 859-552-6575 to schedule a time for us to come out and adjust it for you!

If you are one of our customers and do not want to have to fool with adjusting your outdoor lighting timer call us at 859-552-6575 to schedule a time for us to come out and adjust it for you!