I have an old dial based timer control for my WhisperFlo WFE-6 pump. I heard that to use this motor properly, I need to replace it with electronic timer control, such as Intermatic P1353ME. Is it true and if yes, what advantages I can get from this timer?

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I have an old dial based timer control for my WhisperFlo WFE-6 pump. I heard that to use this motor properly, I need to replace it with electronic timer control, such as Intermatic P1353ME. Is it true and if yes, what  advantages I can get from this timer?

Robert M. · Accepted Answer

Hello Dmitry - A simple dial timer is all you need for a single speed pump like the WFE-6. A digital timer like the PE1353ME would be ideal for 2-speed pumps or if you wanted to connect other equipment to the timer.

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I have an old dial based timer control for my WhisperFlo WFE-6 pump. I heard that to use this motor properly, I need to replace it with electronic timer control, such as Intermatic P1353ME. Is it true and if yes, what advantages I can get from this timer?