def _start_new_timer(self):
        """Create a timer that will be used to periodically check the
        connection for heartbeats.

        :return:
        """
        if not self._running.is_set():
            return False
        self._timer = self.timer_impl(
            interval=self._interval,
            function=self._check_for_life_signs
        )
        self._timer.daemon = True
        self._timer.start()
        return True
Create a timer that will be used to periodically check the
        connection for heartbeats.

        :return: