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Part Number 15154
ColorWhite
Item Package Quantity1
Item Dimensions
Length2.50 inches
Width4.30 inches
Height5.50 inches
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The 7-day digital timer allows you to automate a lamp or device for each day of the week.
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Indoor, Digital Timer, Polarized 2 Prong Plug In, Weekly Up To 140 Settings Per Week, AM/PM Or 24 Hour Display, Back Up Battery, 1 Polarized 2 Prong Outlet, CFL Ready, 125V, 60 Hz, 5A, 600W Tungsten, CSA Certified.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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The manual it came with only describes the old model (15150), even though it states both model numbers (15150 and 15154). Note the old model doesn't have "random" and "DST" features.
I had to search the web, cross-reference with other models, and experiment to figure out how the "random" feature works.
First, you can toggle "random" mode by pressing and holding HOUR/RND button for 3 seconds. A tiny (RND) indicator is visible on the LCD display when the feature is enabled. In random mode, it distorts your programmed ON/OFF time by +/- 0 to 30 minutes. For example, if you set the unit to turn on at 9PM and turn off at 10PM, it will turn on at a "random" time between 8:30PM to 9:30PM, and then turn off at a "random" time between 9:30PM and 10:30PM.
I am not patient enough to figure out what the unit does with all the possible conflicts in programmed times and random mode, but the basic "random" mode does work on the 15154 model I got.
Also, the newer model has Daylight Savings Time feature, as can be seen by CLOCK/DST button. To toggle DST, press and hold the CLOCK/DST button for 3 seconds. A tiny (+1h) indicator is visible on the LCD display when DST is enabled.
I've uploaded an image to show the newer model.
I had to search the web, cross-reference with other models, and experiment to figure out how the "random" feature works.
First, you can toggle "random" mode by pressing and holding HOUR/RND button for 3 seconds. A tiny (RND) indicator is visible on the LCD display when the feature is enabled. In random mode, it distorts your programmed ON/OFF time by +/- 0 to 30 minutes. For example, if you set the unit to turn on at 9PM and turn off at 10PM, it will turn on at a "random" time between 8:30PM to 9:30PM, and then turn off at a "random" time between 9:30PM and 10:30PM.
I am not patient enough to figure out what the unit does with all the possible conflicts in programmed times and random mode, but the basic "random" mode does work on the 15154 model I got.
Also, the newer model has Daylight Savings Time feature, as can be seen by CLOCK/DST button. To toggle DST, press and hold the CLOCK/DST button for 3 seconds. A tiny (+1h) indicator is visible on the LCD display when DST is enabled.
I've uploaded an image to show the newer model.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This is a decent digital timer. First, I want to clarify it is not "Random" as Amazon website indicates. It is a "Pre-Set" timer. For each day, it allows 20 different on-off settings. I can apply the same daily settings to Monday to Friday or Monday to Sunday, or if I like I can setup 20 different on-off settings for each weekday or weekend, which means I can have totally 20x7 on-off settings each week. Also, it has internal chargeable battery, so I don't need to worry about the power outage to mess up my settings, or replacing batteries. In the meantime, I can use it as a digital clock. It is specified at 8 A and 125 V for general use which means you cannot connect it to an appliance that consumes more than 1000 W. It is also specified at 125 V and 5 A for Tungsten, which equals to 625 W. I am not sure about what Tungsten is, maybe some welding thing? Anyway, before connecting an appliance to it, make sure it doesn't exceed its specification. A lamp or a cooker should be fine, but for a heater, it may burn this timer. Also, this timer has only polarized 2-prong socket, which means if your appliance's power cord has a 3-prong plug, then this is not for you.
Update on 5/12/2012:
Thanks for the comment below my review about Tungsten.
As the other reviewer indicates, this timer may be used as a "random" timer as well. When I hold "HOUR/RND" button for about 5 seconds, a very small text box "RND" shows up on the right side of the LCD screen above the seconds display. I am not sure if this will turn on my lamp randomly or still follow my on/off settings but with a little offset. But this is not indicated in the small instruction paper coming with the package.
The other thing I want to point out is the instruction paper is not accurate about how to operate the timer. It mentions three settings: ON to remain on and ignore user's setting, OFF to remain off and ignore user's setting, and AUTO to follow user's settings. But actually when I click "ON/OFF" button, it will recycle the operating modes as ON, AUTO ON, OFF, AUTO OFF. There is no "AUTO" mode but either "AUTO ON" or "AUTO OFF" modes. If you set the operation mode to "AUTO OFF", although your lamp is off right now, the timer will turn it on when your next on setting time arrives and keep following any future on/off settings. I am adding this comment to avoid any confusion that you may have. In addition, before clicking "ON/OFF" button to set "AUTO OFF" mode to let timer be in charge of your lamp or other appliance, click "ON/OFF" button to reach "ON" mode to see if you lamp can be turned on to avoid a mistake that you forget to turn the switch of your lamp on. Also, you'd better carefully check all your on/off settings to make sure AM/PM of the setting times are that you intended because it's easy to make mistakes. Overall, I highly recommend this digital timer based on the build quality and all the features it has.
Update on 5/12/2012:
Thanks for the comment below my review about Tungsten.
As the other reviewer indicates, this timer may be used as a "random" timer as well. When I hold "HOUR/RND" button for about 5 seconds, a very small text box "RND" shows up on the right side of the LCD screen above the seconds display. I am not sure if this will turn on my lamp randomly or still follow my on/off settings but with a little offset. But this is not indicated in the small instruction paper coming with the package.
The other thing I want to point out is the instruction paper is not accurate about how to operate the timer. It mentions three settings: ON to remain on and ignore user's setting, OFF to remain off and ignore user's setting, and AUTO to follow user's settings. But actually when I click "ON/OFF" button, it will recycle the operating modes as ON, AUTO ON, OFF, AUTO OFF. There is no "AUTO" mode but either "AUTO ON" or "AUTO OFF" modes. If you set the operation mode to "AUTO OFF", although your lamp is off right now, the timer will turn it on when your next on setting time arrives and keep following any future on/off settings. I am adding this comment to avoid any confusion that you may have. In addition, before clicking "ON/OFF" button to set "AUTO OFF" mode to let timer be in charge of your lamp or other appliance, click "ON/OFF" button to reach "ON" mode to see if you lamp can be turned on to avoid a mistake that you forget to turn the switch of your lamp on. Also, you'd better carefully check all your on/off settings to make sure AM/PM of the setting times are that you intended because it's easy to make mistakes. Overall, I highly recommend this digital timer based on the build quality and all the features it has.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Having recently gone through daylight savings time, I must say this timer is one of the easiest I've ever had. It's small, works consistently, easy to program / change and does what I want it to do. I highly recommend this item.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
It works well.
It took some time for me to figure out how to program the timer. But once I did, it was good to go. I have been using the product for more than a week now and it works great. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Bonham Carter
Item Title Description Inaccurate
May be a very good timer, but I haven't used it yet. What you want to know is that the item description is WRONG. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Paul McCullough
Great while it worked
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Published 27 days ago by Thomas
It's like I'm at home, but I'm not
I tried the Westinghouse version that is very much like this one and unit failed in less than 4 months. Read more
Published 3 months ago by John
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