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couldn't find the proper wire in the box because contractor painted eveything when house was being built. finally found someone to install for me. worth the trouble, works great. only change i would ask is that it turns off at sunrise instead of fixed cycle.
from Nw York on 8/8/2007
Once you get the hang of it, programming has tremendous number of options. The "Zip-set onestep setup" is not really much of a shortcut. I have had many of the old-fashioned push-knob wall timers fail on me - hopefully this will be a great improvement. Another pro is that this can be used with low-wattage halogen bulbs (not all timers can)
One disadvantage is that this can only be installed in a 3-wire box.
from Greenville SC on 7/23/2007
Works as advertised. The instructions are a bit confusing, though.
from DANVILLE, CA on 7/10/2007
THIS SWITCH IS ONLY DESIGNED FOR TWO POLE INSTALLATION. THAT INFORMATION IS NOT DISCLOSED [...]THE SWITCHES DID NOT WORK IN MY HOME.
from Harrisburg, PA on 5/30/2007
Excellent, versatile product at a great price. I'm using two of them to control several outside lights. The area code/sunset feature works great. I have it set to turn the lights on 20 minutes after sunset. Easy installation. The operating/programing instructions could be clearer in a few areas. The unit protrudes from the switchplate more than I'd like (about 1.25") but it's not too unsightly and worth the benefit. Several neighbors of mine have seen it and would like to install one/a few of their own. Overall excellent product.
from Los Angeles, CA on 5/14/2007
It is the best light timer currently available for this price. I have a difficult time waking up in the morning with only an alarm clock and have found that this light timer does the trick for me, it forces me to wake up. I've already recommended this timer to my brother and friends. It pretty much does everything a commercial grade timer would do as well, so it'd be great for a small business(indoors only).
from Northern VA on 5/14/2007
Exactly what I was looking for, something to turn the front/back door lights on at dark and off in the morning. The "ZIP" configruation feature calculated sunset by your telephone area code which makes configuration very easy. Install was a snap once I picked up the gangplates [...] Note: The load wires are polarity sensitive (not so in the regular switch) and have to be hooked up in the proper order. Since there's no indication of which wire goes to the light and which has current, trial and error is in order. Just make sure to test before you screw in the switch and the gangplate.
from Knauertown, PA on 5/14/2007
Very easy to install and it adjust the start up time by zip code. NO readjustment required. Works with CFLs.
from Penna. on 3/21/2007
Would buy it again.
from MO on 3/20/2007
I would prefer if I don't have to choose for how many hours the switch will be on. Based on the zip it figures out when to turn on so it should as well be able to figure out when to turn it off. This is really a minor issue. I wish it comes with a wall plate.
However overall I am very pleased. The switch looks so cool when installed!
from Ventura, CA on 3/20/2007
it met expectations. Low cost solution for fluorescent lighting.
from Tucson, AZ on 3/18/2007
This requires a three wire hook up. Most basic switches only have two wires. Therfore it will not work for most applications. This is a bad design.
from Anaheim California on 3/16/2007
Love it. Wiring was simple. Works as advertised. Just what I needed
from NC on 3/14/2007
You can not set it to come on at dusk and off at a particular time. If you like I wanted that capability this will not do it. The "Zip Set" that lets you set by entering your area code calculates sunset and turns the light on at sunset, however your only option at that point to turn it off is to pick to do it 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 hours from whatever time it turned on. I just can figure out why if they go to all the trouble to calculate sundown to keep from turning it on early then wouldn't pay equal attention to the off time which I suspect most folks would want to be a constant (bed time) or sunrise. I can't fault them for not calculating sunrise--they never said they did but given another option is to set on an off at specific times I'd assumed surely you could choose on at sunset and off at a specific time.
Pluses
--It will control a compact fluorescent which for instance similar product offered by Intermatic will not.
--Much cheaper than the Intermatic
Minuses
--Intermatic calculates sunset, sunrise and allows tons more flexibility in it's setup.
--Not really any easier to set up than the Intermatic--keep your manual.
--It sticks out from the switch plate an inch or so and looks rather ugly compared to the Intermatic.
It has it's place and to overcome it's limitations I choose to get a photo cell and wire that in the outside lamp between the bulb and switch. I then programmed the switch to come on at 5:00pm and off at 11:00pm. The photocell will prevent it from actually coming on until it gets dark. Even with the photocell included it cost less than the Intermatic and I use a compact fluorescent in it which I couldn't have what the Intermatic.
from AUSTIN, TX on 3/8/2007
The wiring diagram was a little bit off. Instructions for setting time and programming was a little tough to follow. I chose this product because all the Intermatic timers I have used have a faulty design that dies within a year of purchase. Too early to tell on the durability, but a back light feature would be a plus as the LCD display is difficult to read for some.
from Hackensack MN on 3/8/2007
The zip setup is so easy I was done in under a minute and it works perfectly. The 5 minute on feature is great when you have to run out for just a minute and not have to remember to turn off the lights.
from Waterford Mi on 3/8/2007
good area code program to turn on at sunset, program to also turn off at sunrise would be easy and very desirable other than fixed times for being on!
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from La Canada, CA on 2/19/2007
The features exceeds the price paid
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from Oklahoma City, OK on 1/22/2007
I bought this to automatically turn on and off my outdoor lighting for security reasons. It's one switch that controls the porch and garage bulbs. Used the compact florescent type. Now I'm saving energy both ways, with the bulb and the time to be on. You'll need to read up on electrical switch wiring. I had two switches that shared a hot lead which caused a little confusion at first. This was the best product I could find for this simple task and at a great price!