How to program the CBI QAT-TRDM timer switch

[@annemariehorne]

Wow! Thank you so much for taking the time to put this video together. Seeing it visually like this is much better as I couldn't figure out what to do (even after reading the instructions). You helped me so much today!

[@richardgush7363]

This just helped my 57 year old father with his farm pump tremendously - thank you!

[@lolatalkstoomuch6114]

Thank you SO much! 😅I was literally sweating trying to follow the guidelines on the website

[@chrismanikkam6444]

Thanks you Saved money, didn't need a electrician. 👌

[@pilgrimmaphaha1720]

They should link this video to their manuals cause wow what alot of gibberish that was. This was so helpful !!

[@robburger9862]

Thanks. Probably the best video explaing how the CBI timer works.

[@mystique279]

Thanks so much!!! I was really struggling to understand the instructions. This helped me figure it out so quickly

[@santhmunsamy1996]

Thank you for a very informative and simple to understand video.

[@MrBlousambok]

Thank you! The display is counter-intuitive. OFF vs ON vs BYPASS-ON vs BYPASS-OFF is not well explained in the instruction leaflet. This video is the only way to find out how it works

[@pilgrimmaphaha1720]

literally the only way!

[@williamgets-SA]

Thank you. Finally understand the darn thing now!

[@oupamorudu8536]

How do I reset programming on the CBI Time switch?

[@itumelengkgatle7592]

Thanks, they need to rewrite the instruction manual like you explained 🤙

[@ecologicaltime]

thank you

[@beyondfreedomwithcraig]

Agreed, this explanation was brilliant

[@calvinraju4985]

Hi, I used to use the very same timer by CBI, first the non touchscreen version, then the Digital touchscreen. In fact I've used 6 thus far as I installed 2 each time in the DB. The battery back up has become such an issue for me, that I'm now going to use another Brand's Analogue 24 hour timer. I really like this CBI timer, but I cant be spending R450 every year on a timer. Since Im bad with keeping receipts, etc, Im going the alternative route. Lets see how it goes. Cheers

[@ecologicaltime]

which one are you using now? Post how it performs if you dont mind.

[@calvinraju4985]

@@ecologicaltime ive elected to go for the Majortech MTD2...its analogue and very simplistic...will keep you updated on its performance..

[@dramduth5311]

@@calvinraju4985 I have used 2 of those Majortech units, both burnt out in 2 or so years. Hope it goes well with this CBI unit, however I did like the date program on the Majortech units.

[@calvinraju4985]

Hi all. I had the Majortech timers installed about 2 and a half months back....ive got nothing but praise for these timers...they working excellently..no issues whatsoever...im so impressed..best thing is that when the powrr goes out i dont need to reprogram the time as with the CBI timers...there no looking back for me now...im sold on Majortech...will advise anyone to install these timers.

[@themorakskids8771]

Thank you so much. This has saved me time and money. Absolutely recommend watching this video.

[@bitcoinboet]

Thank you, think I’ve watched your video about 5 times, timer keeps on going to a setting to switch on for 15 min at midnight.

[@popcornrocky8496]

Thank you so much for this video, it is very helpful and easy to follow, much appreciated

[@leatitiamalherbe9184]

Hi, With the BYPASS ON, does it override whatever was set on the timer to keep the geyser on permanently?

[@estherwallace1545]

Mine also started acting up recently due to load shedding - Will see how it goes

[@makimomoo]

Thank you. The display is counter intuitive. How do we reset the programming.

[@ecologicaltime]

you need to reprogram it - as you reprogram you are writing over the old settings.

[@beyondfreedomwithcraig]

Thank you so much, is it possible to factory reset it

[@Radness1001]

Great vid, thank you! Can this timer handle diffrent times for diffrent days?

[@ecologicaltime]

Thanks. No it cannot

[@weskohler]

Thank you so much for the clear explanation!

[@khatijadata4356]

Thanks! Very helpful.

[@rikshanasingh8939]

God bless thank you sooooo much. What a help for our pool timer!

[@mohammedhoosen2493]

I've also got this timer and will probably replace it due to the capacitor loosing power after loadshedding. Please advise what's the ideal schedule if we need hot water around 7am for showers, then again for a short while at night and use warm water early mornings around 5am (just basin)

[@ecologicaltime]

the new model should not do that by the way. My old ones used to do that. I have mine to switch on about 45-60 mins before i need the hot water in the early morning. I have it one for 90 mins then its off for most of the day until about 3pm where its on until 7pm. I reduce the thermostat temp on the geyser to 45 degrees as well. Geyser is Kwikot 150l.

[@jonathanneethling]

Hi there. I saw your video. It’s helped me out.... half way. 🤣. Your program til 10am is fine. But then it looks like the timer is set to come on again in the afternoon. (On your video). I’m trying to set mine up for pool pump. Please can you help me? I’m about to smash it !!!!!!! ✌🏻😄

[@ecologicaltime]

timer uses military time

[@afifarooknodien7784]

Thank you, this video was a life saver! Helped so much.

[@bijouxcaris]

Thanks for your video, it was very helpful. Our timer went off when electricity ran out. I've managed to set it up again but have inadvertently in the process added time slots we don't want/need. How do I remove time slots? Thanks so much.

[@ecologicaltime]

thanks. when programing timing, press off for the times you don't want. Keep "off" pressed and it will erase the time

[@juan-pierrekruger3972]

I got one on my main db which runs the geyser and one on a sub db that runs the poolpump...everytime with load shedding i have to set the geyser timer again but the one at the pool seems to keep its memory...please advise how to set it to keep its memory in case of load shedding

[@ecologicaltime]

the unit is faulty. It has a super capacitor as a battery and if it looses time its faulty. Return to supplier. CBI offer 12 or 18 month return warranty. had two that did that.

[@dickiewilken]

@@ecologicaltime Thanks! Mine also loses it's time and stuck on 00:00 and I can't press the function button to set the time. Faulty?

[@ecologicaltime]

get it swapped by CBI

[@OBCBTTB]

@@dickiewilken Same issue here. In my case the program I set is still there but the clock sets back to zero. I used the bypass function while we had daily load shedding this week but and that too does not keep its memory after the power returns. Manufacturing date 2016W17. Date of purchase 2 December 2016 which means its over 2 years. I wonder if they will still take it back, there must be a problem with this batch or they are too finicky.

[@calvinraju4985]

@@@OBCBTTB Ive got the very same issue. Gary, I've been through 6 of them now. I think they finicky.(personal opinion)

[@ao1972]

Bypass not working on mine, and the pump doesn’t go on even at the times I set it to go on. What could be the issue?

[@mikethesparky4000]

These aren't the best timer for people who aren't that clued up. I won't recommend them you get easier ones than this one

[@THEDIESELCHANNEL]

How do you replace the battery/capacitor?

[@ecologicaltime]

have to open it which means breaking the glued seals. First have to remove the cream colour plastic frame cover. Then split the bottom from the top with a flat screw driver at the seems. It uses a super capacitor so unless you got one of those, dont bother.

[@ZarbroZa]

Still dont understand this. Been living in an apartment for a year so i cannot use this its been a year

[@nhlanhlamoyo4650]

Please advise how to change the battery inside this timer, cause when there is load Shedding it loses the time.

[@ecologicaltime]

i recall these had super capacitors as a power source. They not great with power outages. I know they improved their design so it does matter which manufacture date yours states on the unit.

[@bhuuthesecond]

I always come to this video when that P.O.S geyser timer f***s up. I hate that thing.

[@oupamatlakala]

Is it normal when the power goes off (load shedding) and them comes on again that they geyser stays off, this is so frustrating. 😤

[@ecologicaltime]

I am assuming you have programmed the timer and that the geyser was supposed to come on. In that case, no the timer should have the geyser on after load shedding is over. But if your power is off for a long time, the little super cap (battery) in this timer may deplete and the timer does not go back to the correct position. The newer models dont have this problem.

[@misheckmckay8890]

my gyser its also connec4ed to solar but seem to use electricity only

[@philipamoahmanu4233]

Thanks man!

[@oupamorudu8536]

My CBI loses time every other day, every two days I must set the clock. Can you advise what to do.

[@ecologicaltime]

the older CBI units lose time when they are disconnected from electricity supply. They used a super capacitor which i think didn't last enough time to keep the memory. Newer ones do not have this problem, can be off for 2 days and when your supply comes online, it still keeps settings.

[@emmatube52]

My geyser timer is malfunctioning, how do you bypass the timer and use geyser straight away?

[@ecologicaltime]

press the bypass for two seconds and then it gives you the option to choose bypass. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5a5c59onbqpp6c (at 7min 55)

[@BenBezuidenhout]

@@ecologicaltime my touchscreen does not work any more. Junk

[@gabsnoy2430]

Hi, our timer shows that it is on bypass but there is a two pin plug with a line through it that is flashing and it won't let me reset anything. Please help

[@L23559]

Hi, am having the same problem, did you come right?

[@ecologicaltime]

it means your unit is offline, its lost power from your DB supply or your power is off on that circuit.

[@nelitona2004]

My timer is not responding. Keeps being on bypass but off..

[@lenlawrence2260]

HOW DO I DEACTIVATE THE TIMER ????

[@sibendebele]

I'm using a gyser even though I set it it still uses my electricity which I'm confused

[@ecologicaltime]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aanVc55pr5iribM Please check you have connected the timer correctly.

[@sonnat2515]

Thank you!

[@mby_sbu]

Yoh this thing was stressing me out

[@matty2317]

Legend

[@s.k_flipper33]

Thanks

[@declansgamereview6523]

The Majortech timer is better and simpler ( and cheaper )

[@Enlightenment246]

The worst timer ever imaginable, you basically need a degree to work this rubbish. It does not have an on/off switch that you can just use and after load shedding you need to get up in the middle of the night in order to catch the pump running to do the backwash. I am not an idiot but this timer is finicky and you need to get in the pool company every time we need the timer programmed.

[@ecologicaltime]

there have been a lot of problems with these - particularly the older models, they did improve them though. I dont use them anymore.

[@Mornehorn]

This timer is shit!! Can't program it. I bought a few all with the same problems

[@BenBezuidenhout]

Piece of junk. Don't buy. Touchscreen problems.

[@keithchristensen8839]

Your Video is far, far, far too long I do not have the time