Honeywell Home RPLS730B1000 7-Day Programmable Light Switch Timer, White

Downloaded instructions before ordering. Instructions were well written and easy to follow. I picked this timer because it has a battery that does not need replacing like other wall timers. Programming was easy. Set the time and date. Then set the program to AUTO. I set the default military time to START and END in program 1. I did not use the remaining 6 programs. Although units have been returned, I believe the instructions were not understood or followed. My timer worked right out of the box turning lights on and off per program. Honeywell is a good brand, and I would buy it again.

This thing is really cool. I wanted something that I could use to put my porch light on a timer with a CFL bulb, and this works perfectly.Some other available products (light sensors and other timers, including a Honeywell timer similar to this one) only work with incandescent bulbs, which defeats the purpose of putting lights on a timer to save energy. I could leave my 26-watt CFL (100w equivalent) on all day and still use less electricity than a 100-watt incandescent on an 8-hour timer.With this model, you can program either a single on/off cycle to repeat every day, or up to 7 separate on/off cycles for each individual day of the week. I think you can also set an every-day cycle and combine it with 6 additional day-specific cycles if you choose. The cover for the programming buttons also functions as the manual on/off button, and using it does not interfere with your programs.There is another model that works with CFLs -and- can be set to vary its on/off times to match your local daylight calendar (Honeywell Econoswitch RPLS740B 7-Day Solar Time Table Programmable Switch) but for the extra cost, I didn't need that feature.I had some trouble figuring out that you have to slide a toggle under the button cover to "ON" before the switch itself will work AT ALL. I thought that was a bit confusing in the instructions, so now you'll know. Programming is not very difficult but it took me a few tries to figure it out. When you are finished programming, just close the cover and press it once (as if you're turning the light on) to exit programming mode.To use this timer, you need to have a light switch where the power enters at the switch rather than at the light fixture. That's because the timer itself needs to have electricity constantly, in order to operate while the light is turned off. If your power enters at the light fixture instead, shutting off the light would also kill the power to the timer. Most houses are wired the correct way, which typically means at least 1 pair of black/white wires entering the switch box. If instead there is no white wire (i.e. neutral) at the switch, only two black wires or a black and a red, you won't be able to use this timer. (Note: There is no safety concern if your switch box doesn't contain a white neutral wire - it's just an antiquated wiring practice).As a side note, this switch has some sort of capacitor inside that saves your programs during power outages. It isn't a battery, so you would never need to replace it. It has worked fine through a couple of brief outages so far.Edit: Lost power for over a week from some nasty storms this summer (July 2012), but the timer remembered all of my programs and the clock was still correct. Awesome!

Why I like this Honeywell Home RPLS730B1000 7-Day Programable'; I replaced an ordinary light switch for outdoor entry lights with this programable light switch. It is great for using when you want your lights to come on and off at the hours you choose. You can operate it manually w/o disturbing the settings too. If you choose you can set the lights to come on and off at several different times which is a nice feature if you want. The item arrived timely and packaged well. I would order from this seller again.

I bought the "Easy Home" electrical box for my grandma to use, and it's been a good buy so far. She needed something to simplify some basic tasks around the house in terms of lighting, and this is delivering. It wasn't too hard to set up, but we did hire an electrician to be on the safe side. It has been working for over six months now with no issues, so I think it's a safe bet that it's going to be a keeper.There is one "flaw", but really, it's hardly worth mentioning because you probably have the solution in your pocket right now. Just so you're aware, though, it can be a little tough to see everything you're doing while you're setting it up. I would recommend using a flashlight to ensure you can really see what's going on. Who doesn't have a flashlight on their phone these days, though?

I bought this after the GE one I tried to install just didn't work. My set up has a green copper line that didnt attach to this so I was kinda concerned that it wasn't compatible. I watched a video on YouTube (just search product name installation) and it turns out I dont need that wire. I just gotta cap it snd push it back.This was WAY easier to install than the GE. Instructions very clear. Safety first! Buy yourself a voltage Tester. I came out no injuries.