Stanley 31200 TimerMax Indoor Weekly Digital Timer, White Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this timer to turn on lights because it gets dark early in the winter and its dark when we get up. I also bought a Woods 7 Day Timer which cost twice as much. They both work equally well, but the more expensive can have up to 8 each day or 64 on and off in a week and has a second grounded outlet on the opposite side. Both program in similar ways (the Woods is a little more complicated because it has more features).
You can chose Daily (M T W T F S or S), M T W T F S S (everyday), M T W T F, or Sat Sun. (The Woods Timer you can also select M W F and Tue Thur Sat.)
Though the Stanley Timer has only 8 on and off settings, since the setting can be say Monday through Friday you get 5 days with only one setting. Then use one setting for Sat Sun, i.e. two days with one setting. Only two setting for the week! Unless you have a crazy unpredictable schedule this timer is more than adequate.
I have only used 4 settings to turn on the lights in the family room in the morning and evenings. No more stumbling around in the dark in the mornings and when we get home at night! In the master bedroom, I can hit the snooze, but the light helps me get up (keeps me from going back to sleep).
On the downside is there is only one grounded outlet on the left side because the switch contact is only rated for 60 Watts for Incandescent (standard wire filament style bulb) and 1200 Watts (10 Amps) resistive for CFL bulbs or appliances such as rice cookers, crock pots, tea/coffee makers, etc. If you need a heavier duty switch contacts then get the Woods Timer which is rated for 15 Amp or 1875 Watts lighting or resistive.
The back-up battery uses two button cell batteries, which is no big deal (hint: purchase Alkaline or Lithium button cell batteries at discount/dollar stores in a bubble pack card for a dollar which has 3 or more batteries). If you don't want to replace the batteries the Woods 7 Day it has a built in recharging battery.
For everyday use this Stanley Timer is great timer for a reasonable price.

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You are buying a Stanley Indoor TimerMax Weekly Digital Timer. This product will turn the electrical devises on and off automatically. Simple programming activates the device on specific days, 7 days a week or weekend only. Battery backup maintains settings during power failures. Vacation mode - timer randomly turns on and off. It has a grounded outlet and plug. It will help save money and energy - in the off position, timer cuts power to device, eliminating wasteful standby power.

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