Round dialtype:
Press to manually turn lights on or off withoutupsetting thesettings.
Easy to set
Handles only 500 watts or less of light.
Memory of 15 minutes without power, then you needto reset it.
Minimum wattage: 40 watts. This means thatyou cannot uselowwattagefluorescent screw-in bulbs.
Helpful Hint: There is a redindicatorlight on the timer. In normal operation (not programing mode) thered indicator light shows the status.
Theprogramhasbeenlost, perhaps due to a power failure of over 15minutes.
Off: Thetimermaybein Manual mode. (see below). Or, all the bulbsmaybe burned out.
On: Timerisinautomatictimer mode.
If the light is not on:
Press the button twice quickly. This ishow you changefrom'Timermode' to 'Manual mode' (without losing the memory of the programsetting). Repeat to return to the other mode. Perhaps someone changedthe mode accidentally.
Make sure the light bulbs are good. (Youneed a least oneworkingbulb (over 40 watts) for the timer (and indicator light) to work.
Try reprogramming the timer. If thisdoesn't do it, callus toreplaceit.
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Slide the control lever to the left to Off-Clearfor at least 5seconds. The red indicator light will go off and any program settings will belost.
Move the lever to the right to On. Redindicator light willstartflashing.
Rotate the clock dial (at least 1 click) to the 1/2hour closetto thepresent time. Be aware of AM and PM. Be sure not toaccidentallypress the button while rotating it.
Press the button in once to enter (set) the currenttime. The Redindicator will go Off.
Rotate the clock dial until the desired ONtime. (Red lightblinksonce for each click.)
Press push button to enter the ON time. Thecontrolledlight willturn on.
Rotate dial to the desired OFF time.
Press dial to enter the OFF time. Thecontrolled light willnowbeoff.
Repeat steps 5-8 if you wish to set anotherautomatic time, forexamplean early morning setting.
Continue to rotate the dial for at least 24 hours(2 full turns)fromthefirst ON time to complete the programming. The Red indicatorlightwill come on and stay on.
Note that the dial will not turn automatically to indicate thecurrent time of day. The clock indications are only forprogrammingpurposes.
You can go to the manufacturer'sweb site has instructions but they may be hard to decipher.
Digitaltype:
IntermaticS7 (withremovable clear window to accessprogramming buttons)
Press to manually turn lights on or off withoutupsetting thesettings.
Slightly harder to set. (Small LCD for information)
Handles almost 2000 watts of power
Not damaged by short circuits or overloads
'AA' battery prevents loss of settings during powerfailures.
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IntermaticST01 (withpanel doorcovering the programming buttons and battery compartment.)This timer automatically adjusts for daylight savingstime andchangingsunset/sunrise times so you don't have to reprogram during the year.
Programming:Click here to review basic programming instructions.
Programming:Click here to review detailed programming instructions.
IntermaticEJ500(with panel door which opens toaccessprogramming buttons)
This timer automatically adjusts for daylight savingstime andchangingsunset/sunrise times so you don't have to reprogram during the year.
Programming:Clickhere to view the manufacturer's instructions (pdf file on our website)
AubeLCD digital timer(with panel door which opens toaccessprogramming buttons)
This timer automatically adjusts for daylight savingstime andchangingsunset/sunrise times so you don't have to reprogram during the year.Press button to manually to turn on and off. If you press and hold thebutton, it will change modes from 'Auto' to 'Manual', to'Manual-Random' to 'Program'.
Programming:Clickhere to view the manufacturer's list of instructions by model (pdffile).
T1032 Digital timer without calendar option. (40-500 watt capacity)
T1033 Digital timer without calendarfeature (requires neutral wire) forheavier loads (up to 2400 watts) or fluorescent lights (can be lessthan 40 watts).
T1034-3W Digitaltimerwith calendarfeature to keep track of sunset. (40 watt minimum, 500 watt maximum)
T1035 Digitaltimer(requires neutral wire) withcalendar feature.
Mechanical timers
Due to their large size and unsightly appearance, they are usuallylocated in the basement or garage.
Manual by-pass is harder to do, or separate switch must be added.
Able to handle large loads like pumps, 240 volt situations and more.
Able to interact with photo-cells and other options.
Easily set and changed but has no power failure memory backup.
X-10/ Leviton Remote Control Timer
These X-10 transmitter units send signals on the household wires towherever there is a X-10 remote receiver switch.
Click here for programming instructions.
