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Part Number DT620
ColorWhite
Item Package Quantity1
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This energy saving indoor digital plug-in timer is designed specifically for table lamps, holiday lights and air conditioners. With 2 grounded receptacles, it can control 2 separate devices. Features include 28 ON/OFF settings per day, Astronomic settings and Auto Daylight Saving Time adjustment. Includes 15 Amp rating and 120 VAC.
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Whether you're going on vacation or you just like the convenience of scheduling your appliances, Intermatic's DT620 gives you flexibility and reliability in one convenient unit. This timer turns lights and appliances plugged into its two receptacles on an
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74 of 75 people found the following review helpful
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This appears to be the same as the Intermatic DT620CL 15 Amp Indoor Astronomic Digital Timer, which I purchased in 2010 and is still working well. There are many reviews for that.
There are several secrets to programming this device. From reading the reviews you can tell that some people figured them out right away after reading the directions, some had difficulty, and some never figured them out and returned the device as defective.
Secret 1: OK doesn't mean OK. It means cancel the setting I just finished programing. To keep the setting you have to push PROG after setting the minutes.
Secret 2: An event is not an on-off cycle. It is just one time setting. To get an on-off you need to program two events. If you program an on time for event 1 and then an off time for event 1 you will find that the on time is gone. You can do on settings and off settings in any order. The device just executes the change of state when that time is reached for that day.
Secret 3: You have to push the ON/OFF button when you plug it in the first time after programming it. After that it operates by itself.
Secret 4: Dusk and dawn settings override time settings. I didn't set any dusk or dawn events so I didn't figure out the details of this one but if your device isn't going on and off when you expected it to, check your dusk and dawn settings.
Secret 5: It may not work immediately after you insert the batteries, causing you to wonder if the batteries are dead or if you inserted them wrong. When it didn't turn on with the batteries in it, I plugged it into the wall socket and pushed some buttons. It came to life and the batteries maintained the display for making the settings after it was removed from the socket.
If you plug a cord into the bottom half of the outlet it is then possible to plug in this timer at an angle at the top and it will still work. It is too big to go in straight if something else is plugged in. It is wide enough to take up three spaces on a power strip. You cannot use the socket next to it if you have a four socket outlet on the wall.
There is a three prong outlet on each side of this timer. Both follow the same program.
Once you figure out how to program it, this is an excellent timer. The secrets I listed are explained in the directions but obviously a lot of us didn't pick up on them at first reading.
There are several secrets to programming this device. From reading the reviews you can tell that some people figured them out right away after reading the directions, some had difficulty, and some never figured them out and returned the device as defective.
Secret 1: OK doesn't mean OK. It means cancel the setting I just finished programing. To keep the setting you have to push PROG after setting the minutes.
Secret 2: An event is not an on-off cycle. It is just one time setting. To get an on-off you need to program two events. If you program an on time for event 1 and then an off time for event 1 you will find that the on time is gone. You can do on settings and off settings in any order. The device just executes the change of state when that time is reached for that day.
Secret 3: You have to push the ON/OFF button when you plug it in the first time after programming it. After that it operates by itself.
Secret 4: Dusk and dawn settings override time settings. I didn't set any dusk or dawn events so I didn't figure out the details of this one but if your device isn't going on and off when you expected it to, check your dusk and dawn settings.
Secret 5: It may not work immediately after you insert the batteries, causing you to wonder if the batteries are dead or if you inserted them wrong. When it didn't turn on with the batteries in it, I plugged it into the wall socket and pushed some buttons. It came to life and the batteries maintained the display for making the settings after it was removed from the socket.
If you plug a cord into the bottom half of the outlet it is then possible to plug in this timer at an angle at the top and it will still work. It is too big to go in straight if something else is plugged in. It is wide enough to take up three spaces on a power strip. You cannot use the socket next to it if you have a four socket outlet on the wall.
There is a three prong outlet on each side of this timer. Both follow the same program.
Once you figure out how to program it, this is an excellent timer. The secrets I listed are explained in the directions but obviously a lot of us didn't pick up on them at first reading.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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I think the most important thing is to read the entire instruction sheet before you start pushing buttons. When you first start the programming, you are putting in the current time, date, etc. Then you move into your location, daylight savings time, time zone, etc. If you didn't read that far, you are @##%! by that time! So take your time, read the whole set up section, then start pushing buttons.
Another thing....the two plug ins are on the same program. You CANNOT control the two separately. Too bad, I wish I could find a timer that would let you have two devices each on its own program.
All things considered, it's a great timer (I have bought two now and they are working perfectly). It took me 30 minutes to program the first one, but only 5 minutes to program the second one. Once you got it figured out, it's pretty easy to do.
Another thing....the two plug ins are on the same program. You CANNOT control the two separately. Too bad, I wish I could find a timer that would let you have two devices each on its own program.
All things considered, it's a great timer (I have bought two now and they are working perfectly). It took me 30 minutes to program the first one, but only 5 minutes to program the second one. Once you got it figured out, it's pretty easy to do.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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This piece works well and is a real easy set up. Programming the unit it easy and takes a few minutes. I use it to light up a couple of lamps inthe living room every night and its handled that task just fine.
Its a little on the bulky side so it does sap up space on the power strip and wall outlet. You also have to bend down to smack that on/off button if you wanna turn on that lamp any other time. The button should have been a little bigger or placed somewhere else on the unit so you can hit it with your foot. the lcd screen is lit up like an old watch so at night you gotta look at the screen just right or you just see a little yellow light.
overall worth the cash
Its a little on the bulky side so it does sap up space on the power strip and wall outlet. You also have to bend down to smack that on/off button if you wanna turn on that lamp any other time. The button should have been a little bigger or placed somewhere else on the unit so you can hit it with your foot. the lcd screen is lit up like an old watch so at night you gotta look at the screen just right or you just see a little yellow light.
overall worth the cash
Most Recent Customer Reviews
works very well, on second try
The first one I received was a dud. It wouldn't turn on/off, even though you could program it. Amazon was great and sent another one very fast. The second one works very well. Read more
Published 13 days ago by dave
Works well with med-heavy equipment
Bought this to control my industrial Dehumidifier down at the lake home. The dehumidifier only has an on/off switch. I programed it to run 6 hours a day. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Cabin life
Timer
unit is very difficult to operate. followed direction but still could not get it to work. Had to call manufacturer for help. Made very well
Published 1 month ago by I. Dickman
Astronomic Feature Is Great
This timer replaced an Intermatic DT27 astronomic dusk/dawn timer (only one receptacle) I purchased in 2005 which worked flawlessly until it just quit this year after 7 years. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Pete from St. Louis
Great working timer
Great working timer once you get it figured out. I need them because of the battery back up that saves me when we incure power outages.
Published 1 month ago by James Jesko
Great digital timer
Good digital timer with regards to other options on the market in the price range.
I have 4 of these in operation under 1100w load, they are very nice. Read more
I have 4 of these in operation under 1100w load, they are very nice. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Nick Johnson
High Quality Intermatic Timers
I purchased an Intermatic digital timer back in the late 90s and it has not failed me once. Recently I needed to buy a number of timers for spotlights on my interior plants and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sean310
Just caught on fire
***** READ***
I was contacted by a Federal Investigator from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and have sent them the product. Read more
I was contacted by a Federal Investigator from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and have sent them the product. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dickie C
Avoid this - doesnt work
Buyer beware - the plug I got is a complete dud, and I've missed my window of return. I ordered this product knowing I would want it in when we next travelled. Read more
Published 2 months ago by R.G.
More than I expected.
I ordered this specifically to use with a large air purifier that was recently purchased. I wanted something that would hold up to the surge and keep ticking, may timers are not... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Curt Christianson
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