NOTICE:For those in doubt about using the bottom wall outlet, please view my added photos above.
This timer is well-worth the price.
The majority of outlet timers only handle 2-prong devices, and even then, they can't switch much of an electrical load.The few 3-prong timers are either mechanical or, if digital, don't handle much current, have batteries to constantly replace, or are expensive on a per-outlet basis.We liked the Woods':
- 2 grounded (3-prong) plugs
- 1875 Watts (The timer, timer box and its leaflet show 1875 watts for BOTH Resistive and Tungsten, but Amazon and the online manual say otherwise)
- Self-charging rechargeable battery
- Manual bypass button
- Noiseless operation
- Up to 8 ON/OFF daily cycles for each of 7 days (allows timed events to cover sets of days, too)
- Daylight savings hour shift (just press two buttons simultaneously)
It also has a few features we won't currently need like randomized and countdown ON/OFF and the ability to cycle power to a minute's resolution.
I've tested this timer on our washer, freezer, basement dehumidifier, and our large air purifier.It easily handled all with no problems.
Other impressions:The picture shown above is accurate, but the rubber "Manual" button looks like a slider switch. Also, the days of the week arrows don't quite align between the display and its housing. The unit is solid and when plugged in to the upper of two wall outlets, allows our 3 prong (grounded) power strip to use the free outlet (a somewhat tight fit, though).Strangely, there is no mention of a warranty anywhere with the product.It is made in China.
UPDATE:One of the three timers we received stopped working.Amazon overnighted a replacement.The one that went bad now had a black carbonized piece in the bottom of the housing.
One thing to note about the Manual button:It cycles through 4 modes (manual on and off and automatic on and off),A single press won't necessarily toggle it to override its current setting if you are trying to get something turned on or off.The modes make sense and are shown on the display, but it wasn't what we initially expected from a manual override button.
The timers work very well and it is nice to have the battery power the clock and the programming when unplugged.We like the durable feel of the housing, too.Despite one early failure, we believe this is still the best timer to be found for anywhere near the price.
NOTE:The Intermatic DT620CH appears to be the best alternative if this is not in stock, but when you visit their company website, they claim their timer will only switch 500W (1/3 hp) of Tungsten (lighting) and 1800W Resistive and Inductive (motor).Also, it uses two LR44 batteries, which are not rechargeable.
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Woods 59377 Digital 7-Day Lamp/Appliance Timer with 2 Outlets, Up to 8 On/Off Settings per day and Battery Back UpProduct Description: This timer has it all when it comes to convenience and ease-of-use around your home. Specially designed to be used with heavy-duty appliances such as heaters, portable air conditioners and cooling fans, it can also be set to turn lamps, radios, and other appliances On and Off. features include accurate, to-the-minute digital setting, a sleep countdown function (great for turning Off lamps after you fall asleep), and a random setting option which can turn lights On at unpredictable times to make your home appear occupied when it isn't. 8 different settings (or 56 per week) are available. 2 outlets let you plug in a couple of appliances and use the timer to control both. During daylight savings time, the timer will adjust automatically. And a self-recharging battery is included in case of power failure, so your settings will not be lost. 125V, 15A, 1875W Resistive 125V, 15A, 1875W Tungsten 1 HP.
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very nice. it arrived intact with no damage. assembly was a no-brainer. difficult to find a lamp at this price with two (up to 150w) bulbs. the base is especially cool. 4 stars instead of 5 because one of the metal conduits that holds a bulb was tarnished. you can't see it with the shade in place so no real problem. we have a very modern room and this fits the style perfectly.
