Lutron MA-L3T251-MS Maestro 300 Watt Single Pole Dimmer And Timer Switch, Mocha stone

by Lutron

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From the Manufacturer

Never forget to turn off your fan off again, or make unnecessary trips back to the room. Combine the function of a dimmer and timer in one stacked unit with the Maestro Dimmer and Timer Switch. Use this switch in your garage to keep the light on as you get into your vehicle and turn it off automatically after you leave. Save energy by using in closets, attics, basements, and other low-traffic areas to ensure the light is never left on for a long time. Wherever you decide to install this switch, you will enjoy all of its convenient features. Coordinating Claro wallplates purchased separately.

Product Description

Lutron MA-L3T251 Maestro Dimmer/Countdown Timer Switch (Two Loads) Single Pole 300 W Light (Top) (Incandescent/Halogen) 2.5 A Timer Switch (Bottom) Lighting Load and/or General Purpose Fan(s) (Single Location Only) True Multi-Location Dimming From Each Location Tap On to Favorite Level; Tap Off; Tap Twice for Full On Touch Rocker to Adjust Light Level LEDs Indicate Light Level and Glow Softly in the Dark as a Locator Light Delayed Off Provides Light as You Exit the Room Line Frequency Compensation Maintains Stable Light Coordinating Claro and Satin Colors Wallplates Available Separately (Including Stainless Steel) Programming Allows Customized Functions Eco-Dim Model Available Clamshell Package Dimmer (Top) Tap On to Favorite Light Level; Tap Off Tap Twice for Full On Touch Rocker to Adjust Light Level Clamshell Package Timer Switch (Bottom) Tap On to Start Timer; Tap Off Tap Twice for Untimed On Touch Rocker to Adjust Countdown Time One Minute Warning Before Fan or Lights Go Off Top LED is Full On with No Timer Action W: 2.94" (75mm) H: 4.69" (119mm) D: 0.30" (7.6mm) 300 W Light (Top) (Incandescent/Halogen) 2.5 A Timer Switch (Bottom) Lighting Load and/or General Purpose Fan(S) (Single Location Only) 120V 60 Hz Minimum Load is 40 W/VA Clamshell Package Wall Plate Not included Incandescent, Halogen Finish: Mocha Stone Type: Satin Single Pole Tap, Rocker/Paddle LED Light Included Wired 1 Gang

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0017NXQFU
• Item model number: MA-L3T251-MS
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #453,460 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars BE VERY SURE WHAT YOU WANT TO DO WITH THIS, February 17, 2011

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T. Reimer - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lutron MA-L3T251-WH Maestro 300 Watt Single Pole Dimmer And Timer Switch, White (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased two of these switches AFTER talking to a Panasonic tech rep because I wanted to install them with a new bathroom vent fan FV 11VHL2. I gave Panasonic the specific switch model, and they said these would work. Well they DONT work for this. The dimmer part never shuts all the way off. The night light stays on very dim all the time, and the regular lights wont power up all the way. The timer part is not rated high enough to carry the load of a heater, which I knew, based on specs, but again, was told it was an approved switch.
The led lights on this unit are a little old school in color on the amber countdown timer part. 1970's orange.
LUTRON tech says that this switch will only work with a 40WATT load minimum, because it is a feedback switch too. FORGET THE night light!
I'm sure this switch would work great for a really light load in some other application, but the "programming" of it is a bit absurd, and the lack of ability to actually have the light turn off all the way, prohibits me from even using it on the exhaust fan side of the project also..
I called back again to Panasonic, and got a totally different story about how they don't recommend and don't have any info on timers and the only recommend switches. I'll edit this if I find a better way to run 2 functions in a single gang box.
***### ADDITION: I really Cant say enough bad about this switch. The "feedback" part of the switch won't allow my fan to even run, without a load in the circuit of the dimmer switch portion. SO, if your light bulb burns out, the fan isn't going to run. That's brilliant!@!
To modify the panasonic, I'm going to remove all the flourescent bulbs, the balast, and install about 6 night lights in the mounting area for all the other bulbs. Keeps the heat down, and keeps the load up. Normally I'd just get another switch, but I'm space limited..bummer

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works as Described, May 24, 2011

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Bob - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Lutron MA-L3T251-WH Maestro 300 Watt Single Pole Dimmer And Timer Switch, White (Tools & Home Improvement)

Got this product as a replacement for a Hampton Bath Fan/Light with stacked switches to control each independently. Disconnected the original switch assy (three wires plus gound) and installed this product in ten minutes. The timer switch will save a lot of electricity and pay for itself within a year.

Easy to operate and program

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the money, March 3, 2011

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areas_of_my_expertise - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Lutron MA-L3T251-WH Maestro 300 Watt Single Pole Dimmer And Timer Switch, White (Tools & Home Improvement)

Does exactly what it is designed to do. I had heard somewhere that you should run your bathroom fan for three times the length of your shower...but i am out the door two minutes after my shower, hence a need for the timer. The light switch gradually brings the light up to full brightness, which seems easier on my eyes first thing in the morning.