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Segment timer gets stuck at 13.00

Kernel_Sanders
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Bought a couple of square mains mechanical timers from Asda a while back. The first one packed up (always 'on' whichever segments are depressed) but the other stalls completely at the same time each day. Should I try and squirt WD40 inside or something?

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  • Le_Kirk
    Le_Kirk Posts: 25,864 Forumite
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    WD40 is a water dispersant so unlikely to free a mechanical blockage. Take them both back to Asda with the receipt, they should replace them FOC.
  • Kernel_Sanders
    Kernel_Sanders Posts: 3,617 Forumite
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    Le_Kirk wrote: »
    WD40 is a water dispersant so unlikely to free a mechanical blockage. Take them both back to Asda with the receipt, they should replace them FOC.
    That was its original purpose, but it has lubrication properties too. Bought maybe two or three years ago, so no refund due. In any case I bought them in a sale (80% off), so would only be due 60p each! Should have got half a dozen.
  • chrisw
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    Kernel_Sanders wrote: »
    Should I try and squirt WD40 inside or something?

    You've got nothing to lose by trying it.
  • aerostar
    aerostar Posts: 1,738 Forumite
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    chrisw wrote: »
    You've got nothing to lose by trying it.

    Only your life !!!

    NEVER mix liquids with electricity.
  • chrisw
    chrisw Posts: 3,912 Forumite
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    WD40 is non-conductive which is why it is sprayed on HT leads at 30000 volts to displace water.
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