Stanley 31217 Digital Outdoor Photocell Light Timer, Black

by Stanley

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This Stanley Outdoor Digital Photocell Light Timer will turn the electrical devises ON/OFF automatically. It has an automatic darkness sensing cell which activates the timer at dusk and turns off at dawn or after 1-9 hours. It has a manual override control button. There is a power indicator which luminates when plugged in. It has a grounded outlet. It will help save money and energy - in the OFF position, timer cuts power to device, eliminating wasteful standby power. The cord length is 6 inches. Gauge: AWG 18/3 SJTW Rating: UL/CUL 8.3A/1037W

Product Description

This Stanley Outdoor Digital Photocell Light Timer will turn the electrical devises ON/OFF automatically. It has an automatic darkness sensing cell which activates the timer at dusk and turns off at dawn or after 1-9 hours. It has a manual override control button. There is a power indicator which luminates when plugged in. It has a grounded outlet. It will help save money and energy - in the OFF position, timer cuts power to device, eliminating wasteful standby power. The cord length is 6 inches. Gauge: AWG 18/3 SJTW Rating: UL/CUL 8.3A/1037WAll different timer settings - photocell On timer at dusk *Timer auto turned Off at dawn *Set timer Off after 1-9hrs *Program repeated daily *Manual override ctrl buttonPower indicator illuminates when plugged inGrounded outletGauge: AWG 18/3 SJTWRating: UL/CUL 8.3A/1037W

Product Details

• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0020ML74O
• Item model number: 31217
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,215 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Lasted less than one season, January 7, 2011

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Gerald G. Vath "Pop-Up Nut" (PA Dutch County) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stanley 31217 Digital Outdoor Photocell Light Timer, Black (Tools & Home Improvement)

At first, this timer (which I used to control Christmas lights) performed fine. I liked the photocell ON with a set duration of lighting. However, about two thirds of the way through the holiday season, it began to malfunction buy not turning itself off.Then, as I was taking down the lights, I could not get the plug from the extension cord out of the socket on the timer. I took it apart (4 small screws hold it together) to find the plastic on the inside had melted and fused the plug into its socket! If you DO buy one of these, I guess you better add up the wattage of the lights you are controlling.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Its Good, with caveats, February 20, 2011

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Steven M. Wonder (McLean, Va United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Stanley 31217 Digital Outdoor Photocell Light Timer, Black (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a good device and does what is in the description for the product. I have not had any issues with it so far. But, it does have one annoyance. If you lose your power (or it is on a switched circuit), when the power is restored you have to reprogram it again as it defaults to a "no power" status. If you are controlling xmas lights then it is not a problem. If you expect it to do something more heavy duty such as turning on low impact lighting for outdoor steps, you need to shop for something else.

I bought the device to use at a vacation home and to be standalone without me having to reset something when the power goes off. As I am not at my home 365 days a year, I can't rely on it to do its simple job of turning on some lights for our outdoor steps.

If you are using at your home though and you are there 365 days a year, then you should have no problem using this device except for the occasional reprogram if your power goes out.

So buyer if you are looking for something that is hands free after the initial setting, this is not the device you want.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really nice product., November 24, 2009

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R. Fernandez (New England) - See all my reviews
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I don't understand why everyone doesn't use these things... especially when you can get them this cheap!
It not only saves money on electricity but you'll save the hassel of having to change burnt out bulbs as often.