A gas pool heater that shuts off at the same moment as the filter pump is left full of hot, still water, which leads to knocking and scale. The Intermatic T101R201 Hydro-King time switch fixes that: it turns the heater off about 20 minutes before the 120 V filter pump stops. It has a 120 V clock, a 40 A SPST filter circuit and a separate heater control circuit in a Type 3R steel enclosure.
Why pool technicians pick it
- Heater cutoff switch turns a gas heater off about 20 minutes before the pump.
- SPST filter circuit rated 40 A resistive, inductive or tungsten.
- 2 HP (24 FLA) at 120 VAC motor rating for filter pumps.
- Up to 12 ON/OFF operations a day; one ON and one OFF tripper included.
- Type 3R dustproof, rainproof steel enclosure; cCSAus certified.
Specifications
| Spec |
Detail |
| Brand |
Intermatic |
| Model |
T101R201 (Hydro-King) |
| Clock motor |
110-125 V, 60 Hz |
| Filter circuit |
SPST, 40 A resistive, inductive or tungsten; 1000 VA pilot duty |
| Motor rating |
2 HP (24 FLA) at 120 VAC |
| Heater control circuit |
10 A, 125 VAC max |
| Heater cutoff |
About 20 minutes before pump off |
| Trippers |
1 ON, 1 OFF included (extra pairs: 156T1978A) |
| Minimum on/off |
1 hour |
| Enclosure |
Type 3R steel, beige |
| Certification |
cCSAus (LR3730) |
Pro tip from the counter
The heater control terminals are a low-current switch meant to break the heater's own control or fireman's switch circuit, not the heater's power supply, and they're rated only 10 A at 125 V. Have your electrician or gas fitter wire them in series with the heater's control loop as the heater manual shows.
Best for: 120 V pool filter pumps with gas heaters, spa and hot tub systems, pool service replacements, booster pumps
Downloads: Installation instructions (PDF)
Shipped Canada-wide from Vaughan, ON. Pool service companies can get trade pricing through a quote or (905) 553-7171.