Showing posts with label appliance timer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label appliance timer. Show all posts

2/04/2012

Woods 59396 30-Amp Timer for Heavy Duty Appliances and Outlets, Repeats Daily SPST Review

Woods 59396 30-Amp Timer for Heavy Duty Appliances and Outlets, Repeats Daily SPST
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I bought this to switch a well pump. I didn't notice in the description, but this will only switch a single pole (SPST). I figured 30 amps, that was should be two poles. But is physically missing the connectors. I kept this (figured I could always use another timer) and ordered the 40 amp DPST version.

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This outdoor and indoor-rated single pole, single throw time switch will run heavy-duty appliances such as pool and fountain pumps, water heaters, and air conditioners. Settings repeat at the same time daily, ideal for pools and heaters. Set up to 48 cycles per day. Save money on energy costs and equipment wear and tear by only timing appliances to run when needed. Features include multiple voltage on 1 unit (120, 208/240, and 277V), an industrial-grade locking box and NEVER-LOSE pins that won´t come out. Manual ON/Off switch. Residential or industrial use. Normally open contacts, 20A, general purpose, 120-277V AC 20A, Resistive 28V AC 1 HP, 120 V AC, 2 HP 240V AC, 1 HP, 277V AC, ballast 124V AC, 10A, ballast 277V AC 8.3A, tungsten 120V AC 5.4A

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12/03/2011

Intermatic TN311C 120 Volt Heavy Duty Grounded Timer Review

Intermatic TN311C 120 Volt Heavy Duty Grounded Timer
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This unit lasted about one winter. Too much heat was generated at the point where the male power plug (from the space heater) attached to the timer's female plug. Reportedly, excess heat can be generated if the plug is not inserted fully. But even when the plug is inserted fully and flush with the female plug, the male plug can work its way out gradually. In this case, the plastic case melts slowly and the unit stopped working -- which is better than having a fire. Separatelly, I find the pins to be very inconvenient and easily misplaced. Intermec has a superior model which had sliding tabs instead. [Intermatic TN811C Programmable Lamp and Appliance Timer.] That said, for the cheaper price, I'll be buying another unit.

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Heavy-Duty Grounded Plug-In TimersType: Air Conditioner & Appliance Timer

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7/31/2011

Sylvania SA307 40 Amp 240-Volt Double-Pole Zip Set Industrial Timer Review

Sylvania SA307 40 Amp 240-Volt Double-Pole Zip Set Industrial Timer
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I bought this timer to control my water heater. The unit itself appears attractive & reasonably well-constructed. However, the instructions are quite confusing and not at all user-friendly. Neither do the timing functions make sense. For some unknown reason, using the Zip-Set feature requires setting the clock to U.S. Eastern Time rather than your local time. This makes setting all subsequent on-off times confusing. Far worse--each of the 4 programmable timers seems to allow only 1 on and 1 off setting, forcing you to choose between 7-day, weekday, or weekend mode for that timer, with only 1 on/off option for it. Worse still, only one timer can be active at any given time, so you have to manually switch from one timer to another to activate the one you want next. I spent a couple of hours with a voltmeter programming & experimenting, so I'm confident this is correct. If anyone can correct me, I'd be delighted to be wrong. In other words, to set up, say, a morning on/off plus an afternoon on/off, with different set times for weekday and weekend, would require using all 4 timers AND you'd have to manually switch timers twice a day. The only way to "set and forget" is to pick 1 timer, set it on 7-day mode, program in 1 on/off time, and then use manual override for any other times you might want to heat water. If that's good enough for you, then buy this unit. Otherwise, find another. Given the hours of frustration I experienced, plus the poor result, I would have never bought this unit if I had known how it operated.

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The Sylvania SA307 Zip-Set Digital Commercial Time Switch saves you time and worry by automatically controlling lighting, air conditioning units, pool, filters, heaters, signage, and more. By simply entering your area code, you can set the Time Switch to automatically turn on lights at sunset and adjust for seasonal time changes. Additional options for random or programmable settings, as well as a manual control option, make this switch easily customizable to meet your needs. Just set it and forget it--no trippers to mess with and no readjustments necessary.
Designed for Versatility and DurabilityYou can program the SA307 Zip-Set Time Switch to control commercial lighting, office lighting, parking lot lighting and signage, air conditioning units, pool filters, spas, fountains, and electric water heaters. The 40 amp, double pole, single throw SA307 Time Switch mounts easily to the wall and is used for 240-volt loads. Also, it features durable metal construction and unbreakable, tamperproof housing to protect against vandalism.
Simple One-Step SetupWith innovative Zip-Set Technology, the SA307 Zip-Set Time Switch can be programmed to turn on lights at sunset by simply entering your area code. Since it automatically adjusts for seasonal time changes, the Zip-Set Time Switch never will require reprogramming. For further convenience, a daylight saving switch keeps the time current, and you can also set the amount of time your lights remain on.
Programming Options to Meet Your NeedsThe SA307 Zip-Set Time Switch offers four additional independent on and off settings, as well as a random control option. Ideal for vacant spaces, the random setting adds security by making it look as if a space is occupied when it's not.
For manual control, simply press the on/off button located on the front of the timer. You can also use the 7-5-2 feature, which allows you to set times based on the full seven-day full, five-day work week, or two-day weekend.
Battery Backup Keeps Your Settings ActiveIn the event of a power failure, the battery backup system keeps your settings active, so you won't have to reprogram the Timer. The batteries are included and should be replaced every two years.
Warranty InformationThe Sylvania SA307 Zip-Set Digital Commercial Time Switch is backed by a one-year warranty.
What's in the BoxSylvania SA307 Zip-Set Digital Commercial Time Switch and two CR2032 batteries.


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7/04/2011

Intermatic HB114C 240 Volt Heavy Duty Appliance Timer Review

Intermatic HB114C 240 Volt Heavy Duty Appliance Timer
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I purchased this timer to control an air conditioner that I installed in my garage. The air conditioner has its own thermostat, but no day to day clock.
Installation could not have been any simpler. The timer simply plugs into the wall outlet, and then the air conditioner cord plugs into the side of the timer. The timer has a standard, 3-prong, 20A, 240V plug and outlet.
The timer works as expected -- the on and off times are set using the familiar plastic tabs that one often sees elsewhere (on landscape light transformers, water heater timers, etc.).
You may not want to use this plug in or next to a bedroom as the mechanical clock's ticking noise is loud.
For this price, I expected to be able to find a 7-day schedule timer (digital or mechanical), rather than this same-schedule-each-day unit. But I searched and did not find much of a selection among low cost, 240 volt timers.

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Heavy-Duty Grounded Plug-In TimersType: Air Conditioner & Appliance Timer

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