Honeywell RPLS730B 7-Day Programmable Timer Switch, White

by Honeywell

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This easy-to-install Honeywell 7-day programmable timer switch handles motors, all types of lighting, and offers the flexibility of 7 programs per week Works with motors and all types of lighting (compatible with electronic ballasts, compact fluorescent lights and tungsten lights up to 5 A) LCD shows time, day and load status Manual override enables load to be turned on/off without affecting program. Built-in rechargeable battery Programming protected during power outages

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.3 x 6.3 x 8.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B004SOZHXY
• Item model number: RPLS730B1000/U
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #424 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #5 in Home Improvement > Electrical > Timers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Does what it says, October 8, 2011

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James Watson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Honeywell RPLS730B 7-Day Programmable Timer Switch, White (Tools & Home Improvement)

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 of the other products available (including light sensors and other timers, as well as a Honeywell timer similar to this one) only work with incandescent bulbs, which totally defeats the purpose of putting your lights on a timer to save energy. I could run my 26-watt CFL (100w equivalent) all day long and still use less electricity than using an 8-hour timer with a 100-watt incandescent.

This model allows you to program either a single on/off cycle to repeat every day, or up to 7 separate on/off cycles for each day of the week. I believe you can also set an every-day on/off cycle and combine it with 6 additional day-specific cycles if you want to. The cover to the programming buttons functions as the manual on/off switch, and using it does not interfere with your programs.

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 difficult but it took me a few tries to figure it out. When you are finished programming, you just close the cover and press it once as if you're turning the light on, which will exit programming mode.

There is another model available that also works with CFLs and can be set to vary the on/off times with 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.

To use this product, 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 to it in order to work while the light is turned off. If the power enters at the light, shutting off the light would kill the power to the timer. Most houses are wired the correct way, and typically this means at least 1 pair of black/white wires entering the switch box. If there is no white wire, only two black wires or a black and a red, you won't be able to use this timer.

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. I have not had any extended outages so I don't know how long it will remember your programs, but it has worked fine through a couple of brief outages so far.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not a 3 way switch!, December 7, 2011

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Benjamin W Martens - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Honeywell RPLS730B 7-Day Programmable Timer Switch, White (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have the 740B and it's incredible. This is the 730B and I bought it because Amazon lists it as a 3-way switch. The box clearly says that it is single pole only and the Honeywell site confirms this. The 500 series is that does 3-way. I'll be returning this one and getting a 500 series. I'm still giving this 5 stars though because they really are awesome switches!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DEPENDABLE FUNCTIONAL SIMPLICITY, September 27, 2011

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KRS PRODUCTIONS, INC. - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Honeywell RPLS730B 7-Day Programmable Timer Switch, White (Tools & Home Improvement)

Honeywell for years regardless of the product type has been known for their quality and dependability. This 7 day programmable timer switch scores high marks with it's functionality and ease of installation. With multiple daily and weekly programs available along a with simple on and off override feature and rechargeable battery this programmable timer switch will cover all bases. If you're looking for a simple install in a single pole application well this 7 day timer switch won't disappoint you.