Security Timer

by Intermatic

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This random pattern security timer has 2 on / 2 off settings per day. Turns lights on and off at slightly different times each day. Eliminates the predictable "timer-controlled" look. Ratings: 15 Amp Resistive, 1750 Watts Tungsten, 1/3 HP 125 VAC., 60 Hz.

Product Description

INTERMATIC TN711C - So you've worked hard and earned a place in a nice, quiet neighborhood. Great! But don't kid yourself - robberies happen everywhere, and discriminating intruders can spot the predictable timer controlled look right away.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• ASIN: B00004W4XH
• Item model number: tn711c
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #118,672 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Basic Timer, November 27, 2000

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M. Lam "Don't whine in '09!" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Security Timer

This is a pretty good basic timer. I already own 2 of them but lost them after we moved to a new home. I suspect that my aunt may have borrowed them...permanently. Thus, I just bought one for my new home. All I use it for is to plug in a lamp so it'll go on and off at specified times. It's good that it comes with 2 adjustable time settings so that it doesn't have that recurring pattern. You can adjust it to turn on and off lamps or other appliances twice a day if you want. The time setting is somewhat small and confusing to use in the beggining, thus making hard to be exact (I just round off to the nearest hour, it's easier that way). But for a basic on/off timer for under $10, this is pretty simple AND effective. But if you want to be more specific with the time you want lamps and appliances turned on and off and maybe with multiple plugins for more than one appliance, spend more and get one with those features. But for a basic model, this is pretty solid.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Handy little device, July 21, 2006

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Paul (Utah) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Security Timer

Lots of Upsides to this product-

Po- Man's Smart Home.

If you're like me and hate to waste energy (and hate to waste money even more), these are great for Christmas lights and bug zappers (keep it dry though) lamps for when you get home, and does great for rice makers without the timers!

Also nice when you are on vacation, turn on and off the lights while you are away, less messy than a watchdog.

Alas (like the other reviewer) I have lost mine in a move and am very sad. Going to buy 4 more though. If you're lucky, you may be able to find them cheap on auction.

Downsides-

Difficult to understand the design of the timer. Once you get it, it's pretty simple.

Impossible to get an exact time for on/off. Have to round to the nearest half/hour. (With Christmas lights and bug zappers not a problem).

Kind of bulky, it's about a 3 inch square and it plugs right into the outlet, so you will need some room around the outlet for this brick.

Overall, very happy with this device.

Great value and function.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Twist One Complete Revolution, March 11, 2008

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Brenda H (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Security Timer

The timer is very good; the instructions, bad. I thought mine had broken until I went out and bought another one and had the same problem with it, when it was time to change my clocks. Well, the instructions had faded off of the first one, but were clear on the second one. One of the things I realized while reading the instructions is that to reset the time, you must turn the "setting" one complete revolution. You can't just inch it forward or back to set the right time.