By: Honeywell
The Honeywell RPLS540A ECONOSwitch Programmable Timer Switch is the perfect choice for those looking for an easy-to-set-up and easy-to-install timer switch. Its intuitive design and customer support make it one of the best Timer Switches on the market. With a minimum wattage requirement of only 40 W, this switch is designed to meet all of your needs.
G33kman:
My need was to automate turning on the exterior porch lights at dusk and off at dawn - for security purposes. Doing it manually is often forgotten and I can't really it do while away from home at night or on vacation. A home automation system was overkill and expensive. Putting in a light sensor switch on the fixture wouldn't work because the bulb is enclosed and can't detect dawn apart from the light itself. By chance I found this Honeywell timer. It does the job very well, blends in with the existing decor, has a number of programming options, and was easy to install with no rewiring. Details below.
Be sure to get the right model! Answer these 3 questions:
1) Does your existing light switch have a neutral wire? Green or a bare copper wire is usually "ground" - ignore that for this purpose. If you only have 2 other wires on the switch, it's easy: you do not have a neutral. Otherwise you *might* depending on whether or not it is a 3-way switch. Generally newer homes (late 2000s) will have neutrals. See the user's manual on Honeywell's web site for a better description than I can provide. I made the mistake of not noticing the difference - don't do...
United States on Jul 06, 2013
| Programmable Timer Switch for Home Automation - Honeywell RPLS540A ECONOSwitch in White | Treatlife Smart Plug 4-Pack with 7-Day Heavy Duty Programmable Timer, Compatible with Alexa | BN-LINK 15A Outdoor Waterproof Light Timer with 24-Hour Plug-in Light Sensor Countdown Feature | |
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| Sale off | $9 OFF | ||
| Total Reviews | 12 reviews | 950 reviews | 206 reviews |
| Item Weight | 0.25 Pounds | 10.2 ounces | 9.9 ounces |
| Color | White | White | Black |
| Brand | Honeywell | TREATLIFE | |
| Product Dimensions | 1.5"D x 1.69"W x 4.06"H | 2.76 x 3.15 x 2.76 inches | 2.74 x 1.8 x 5.34 inches |
The ECONOSwitch came with very good instructions with several diagrams of how it could be installed. I had more trouble figuring out my own home wiring than the switch. You do need to know some basics about electrical wiring to install this thing. A multi-tester is very helpful in identifying wires for 3-way installations. *yes, I said 3-way. Also you should make sure the power is completely off when installing it as it could damage the switch.
Programming wasn't too difficult, I set in my coordinates, and it was rolling in no time. The first night it didn't turn off properly because I had turned it on manually. The next night, I didn't touch it that day and it worked perfectly. It turns on at sundown and off at...
United States on Aug 16, 2013