Installing a geyser timer

[Trust|Nobody]

I've got a Major Tech MTD8 geyser timer.
I know how to wire it onto the DB but I don't know how to fit it onto the DB so that if doesn't fall off.

How do I fit it on there?

 

[Trust|Nobody]

Here's a picture of the back of the timer:

 

[upup]

There are a way ways. Most fit to a rail inside the db. You can also go the mirror tape way.

 

[upup]

You see that black thing, the rail clips in there. I think it is called a din rail.

 

[Trust|Nobody]

There are a way ways. Most fit to a rail inside the db. You can also go the mirror tape way.

I see a rail on the DB but it won't clip on.

 

[upup]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN_rail

 

[Trust|Nobody]

You see that black thing, the rail clips in there. I think it is called a din rail.

Ok.
Let me get some pics of the DB.

 

[Sinbad]

There are 2 or 3 different types of rail inside dbs. You might have the wrong type.

 

[Trust|Nobody]

Ok.
Let me get some pics of the DB.

Here's a picture:

 

[Trust|Nobody]

There are 2 or 3 different types of rail inside dbs. You might have the wrong type.

I think I do.
The timer won't fit in there.
Now what do I do?

 

[upup]

So you need to buy an adapter to fit the din rail, or fasten a small piece over there, or use some mirror tape.

 

[Trust|Nobody]

So you need to buy an adapter to fit the din rail, or fasten a small piece over there, or use some mirror tape.

What type of rail do I have?
What type of adapter should I ask for?

 

[Sinbad]

What type of rail do I have?
What type of adapter should I ask for?

Take the picture to an electrical shop with your timer and ask them to help

 

[Trust|Nobody]

Take the picture to an electrical shop with your timer and ask them to help

I don't know any electrical shops.
I only know Builders and Mica.

 

[Sinbad]

I don't know any electrical shops.
I only know Builders and Mica.

Then take it there.

 

[Nobody Important]

I don't know any electrical shops.
I only know Builders and Mica.

Same same. They will help you.

 

[Trust|Nobody]

I'm going to Mica now.

 

[Trust|Nobody]

I've got two adapters, but I need one more. The trouble is that the adapters fit firmly into the rail but the timer slides over the adapter so although the timer holds onto the adapter, there is lateral movement from the timer. It's not held in place firmly.

I'll do the installation tomorrow.

 

[Nobody Important]

I've got two adapters, but I need one more. The trouble is that the adapters fit firmly into the rail but the timer slides over the adapter so although the timer holds onto the adapter, there is lateral movement from the timer. It's not held in place firmly.

I'll do the installation tomorrow.

Once you refit the faceplate, it should prevent the lateral movement.

 

[Trust|Nobody]

Once you refit the faceplate, it should prevent the lateral movement.

What faceplate?