7-Day Programmable Digital Countdown Plug Timer for 110V AC, Energy-Saving Indoor Timer Outlet

A video would be nice (I think I found one on another of their similar products). If you know electrical, not a problem with their documentation. If you don't, then you will need help.Running a 1 hp well pump. Handles the load easily. Could not use extension cords. But, once I switched to direct wiring, it work perfectly and the wiring at the timer did not get hot.Great value for heavy load timer.

I bought this Digital Timer to use with my water distiller because it has the countdown timer feature. I have only used the countdown feature so far, I have not tried the daily or weekly programs. But it works perfect for what I need it for. I will admit, it did take a bit of effort trying to understand the instruction sheet, but everything makes sense once you figure it out.For water distillers, the best thing is not to let them run dry and shut off by themselves, because the residue will form a hard crust at the bottom of the distiller and will be difficult to clean, and also the internal thermal switch is usually the first thing to break down if used constantly. So I basically have my water distiller plugged into the digital timer and set the countdown timer to shut it off after 5 hours and 20 minutes. That leaves about 1/2 inch of water still at the bottom of the distiller with all of the residue suspended in it that can simply be poured out. The best thing is that I no longer have to babysit my water distiller. I can start my distiller right before I go to bed and when I get up the next morning, I have a fresh batch of clean and pure water ready to use.The digital timer itself is pretty large. If you plug the timer into the bottom outlet, it will cover the top outlet, but if you plug it into the top outlet, the bottom outlet will be available to plug something else into, as shown in my photo. The digital display is pretty large and easy to read in good light, but in dark or dim lighting, you will need a flashlight since the display is not backlit. I do wish that when using the countdown timer, that it would display the countdown time remaining instead of the clock time. But not too big a deal since I've mostly been running it over night.Bottom line: This is working great for me. I'm glad I purchased it and would recommend it.

A plug-in wall timer that can be programmed to turn power on and off to an appliance, e.g. a light, is useful.This cheaply made-in-China item has many, basic limitations, though:1) The buttons to set and program are too tiny for easy use2) The digital display of time and status is too small to easily see3) The times set are not at all precise, e.g. 15 minutes off4) The clock setting quickly "loses" time, e.g. lags 18 minutes behind5) Programing the timer is tedious and complicatedThe advantage of this item is that it can be plugged-in from the front when placed on a standard electrical outlet. Although the time function lags, one can program several settings in a 24hour cycle, e.g. on from 8-10a, then off, then on 5-8p.

Now, I'm waking up to coffee and not having to trudge downstairs to plug it in. A super timer, this little thing has been flawless in operation since we figured out the instructions. It's all in the Mode button. Just interpret what mode you want it to be in. Big tip: "Auto Off" is where you want to be if you are setting it to turn on a device on its own. For example, I set my coffee pot in Program to come on every day at 9:00 a.m. Once that is set in Program, I push Clock to get it back to current time. Then, I push Mode until I see "Auto Off". Then, I go to bed. In the morning, when I'm through with coffee, I simply push Mode button until I see "Off" -- at which point the orange light goes out and the timer turns off the coffee maker. If I want to turn it back on manually (e.g., afternoon coffee), I just push the Mode button until I see "On". It's really that easy, but we don't need the other more complex timer functions. Finally, this is one of those electronic things that are solid state and well-made. I've had this thing going every day for a month and I can't imagine it breaking down anytime soon.

I bought a relay from Amazon which worked in conjunction with this timer to created a flawlessly operating timer. On top of everything, if the power goes out the timer doesn't have to be reset like the $120 timer as this one has a memory.

The timer was easy to set up and use. The battery backup feature means that if there is a power failure the timer will maintain the correct time and on/off settings. The batteries are suppose to last for 120 days before needing to be recharged (which happens while the timer is plugged in and power is on). You could put a reminder on your calendar to plug them in every 90 days to keep the batteries charged. I decided to just leave them plugged in with the mode set to "On". If we are going to be away from home I will just set the mode to "Auto".

Este producto no tine conteo regresivo algo muy útil en estos dispositivos

I've been using the old rotary style of electrical outlet timers for years. They are all over my house for lights, lamps, my fish tank, etc. A few CONs to those old style timers is the difficult to set, particularly with the time changes. It's hard to line up the pins just right and get the on/off function within a 30 minute increment.I have since been upgrading to these newer, digital timers, and they are so easy to use! I love the flexibility from weekdays and weekends - particularly on my evening lighting to add some variation. I will gradually be making the switch to these digital timers throughout my house.PS - they are particularly efficient during Christmas time for holiday lighting! Grab them now before the price increases.

This product seems to work ok. I was just a bit disappointed that you cannot get it to work to the shortest 5 sec period accuracy. For example I cannot set it to change states during only 5 sec period Best minimum time is about 1 minute accuracy

It was easy to program and it is nice you can change it to either 12 or 24 hour clock. Works as I hoped it would and worth the money.

Très pratique et assez facile à programmer.

I've had others similar to this and they were a pain to set up. This one was a breeze. My Growroom is better for having it.

I like it