White Swylite LST100 Digital Wall Switch Timer with Wall Plate

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Product Features

• Controls indoor or outdoor lights, including fans and appliances
• Single ON/ OFF event timer, easy to install, program and operate
• Works with low watt compact fluorescent, incandescant and bulbs, conserves energy - saves money
• Large, easy to read LCD displays time, AM/PM indicator and load ON/OFF status
• Clock time is protected against power failure by internal battery backup

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.6 x 1.5 x 4.1 inches ; 7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000ESUI7S
• Item model number: LST100 WP
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #107,836 in Kitchen & Dining (See Bestsellers in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Product Description

The LST100 provides quiet, accurate electronic timing for control of lighting and motor loads within the home, and can reduce energy costs significantly. Just set the timer and go, you will never leave the lights on again. The LST100 can also serve as an anti-theft deterrent by giving a home a lived in look while homeowners are at work, school or away on vacation by turning lights ON and OFF at preset or variable intervals. The timer is designed to provide cost-effective lighting and appliance control anywhere inside or outside the home and installs easily in single or multiple-gang wall boxes. The LST100 is 100% state-of-the-art, has no motors or gears to hear or break, never need batteries (no hidden costs), has Set & Forget memory, is easy to install and can be programmed in less than 5 minutes. It also has an automatic Variable Mode to discourage intruders and incorporate internal self-protecting surge voltage protection against most power spikes, outages and lightning strikes. The LST100 also has a unique Delayed-OFF feature that can keep the light or fan ON while exiting the house or room and automatically turns the light or fan OFF without any user-programming or automatic timer setting interference. There is no need for any additional programmed ON/OFF cycle to turn the light OFF, it's automatic. The LST100 control loads from 1 - 625 watts and will control most low watt CFL & LED bulbs effortlessly. Rating: 110-125 VAC, 60 Hz, neutral line required. Load: 15 Amp Resistive, 5A Inductive, 625 Watts Incandescent, 1/2 HP motors. Internal Surge Protection: Self-Protecting against 1000 V Transient Voltage Spikes. Storage Temperature: -4°F to +158° (-20°C to +70°C).Operating Temperature: +14°F to +131°F (-10°C to +55°C). 5% - 95% Relative Humidity, Non-Condensing. ETL CUS Listed, Conforms to UL STD 60730-1A & 60730-2-7, Certified to CAN/CSA E60730-1 & E730-2-7 Indoor installation only Made In USA

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed Results, May 4, 2006

By	Tiger (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews

I had mixed results and can only recommend to proceed with informed caution. There are unique positives to be considered as well.

First, the unit has a 7W minimum load, which is quite low compared to some competing brands that require a 40W minimum load. So if you have compact flourescents, this is one of a few that will work on such a small load. Others don't actualy cut off all the power and rely on the "load" to supply the resistence. My lights flickered even when off with competing brands. A single compact flourescent worked fine on this time with the tiny minimum load. However, I recommend that if you have any problems, throw a 40W incandescent bulb in and see if the problem goes away.

Second, the wires stick out the the right-side, which can be very difficult to work with compared to competing brands that stick out the back. If you have a tight box, planning on placing it on the right-side, or if you have other bulky switches (like other timers or dimmers) to the right of this, you might have signficiant trouble. If you have to force it, that could cause it to malfunction. I really wish the wires came out the back.

Third, Swylite's customer service is oustanding, responsive, and helpful if you have any technical problems. Unfortunately I did have trouble with two units I had purchased. At the first sign of faulty behavior on one of the two units (just a few days after installation) I had contacted Swylite through email. They promptly replied as we exchanged a few emails and quickly offered to sent out a replacement at no cost. Eventually the specific unit quicky deteriorated and significantly misbehaved, but since they did quickly replace that, let's consider that nicely resolved. The replacement unit is functioning perfectly for about two weeks now.

I said I purchased two units. Both failed to operate every now and then (every other week or so) and would start working again if you flipped the timer off and on once. I bet Swylite would replace the other if I asked, but instead bought a competing brand's timer that I am trying out for now.

Final thoughs: So again, the one replaced Swylite timer that I am still using has been functioning great. The company certainly backed it up promptly when I had a problem. My other timer from a competitor is absolutely outstanding, but it uses batteries for backup (provided) and has a 40W minimum load.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Wall Switch Timer, May 22, 2006

By	just mo in (LA, California) - See all my reviews

I installed this timer switch 6 months ago and it has worked without any problems. With this switch, I automatically control two compact flourescent bulbs for outdoor night lighting of my patio. This Swylite wall switch timer is far superior to the Intermatic Digital wall switch timer (model SS7C) which I previously used. The Intermatic switch uses a AAA battery to operate a solenoid switch that eventually sticks in the "on" position with no way of turning off except removing from the wall. (Side note - not sure why some reviewers do not mention competing companies like I just did. This would help us consumers more quickly identify good products and bad products. Please let us know all the company names of similar products tried if you review - thanks! :^)

Pros
* Simple single event programming (allows 1 "on" time and 1 "off" time for daily operation)
* Easy to read LCD panel
* Big, easy to use manual override switch
* No battery needed for operation or program memory
* Program memory is not lost during power outage

Cons
* Simple single event programming (does not allow for multiple on/off times each day or different on/off times for unique weekend operation)
* Wiring exits from side of unit instead of back of unit for somewhat tougher installations when space in electrical box is an issue.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, but note minimum bulb wattage, April 10, 2007

By	M. MCKENZIE - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I installed this timer switch in a single pole and 3-way installation and it worked great. Sure, the switch has a big profile, but it should fit into any normal junction box.

The compact fluorescent (CFL) bulb makes a difference. I originally had problems when using a compact fluorescent bulb from Ikea. The minimum wattage is 7W, and my Ikea bulb was 11W. It was very erratic. Sometimes it wouldn't turn on automatically. When switched to a 10W GE bulb, it has worked perfectly. CFL bulbs may be higher than the minimum required, but the wattage varies during start-up, that brief moment they are powering up. If you have problems switch to incandescent to prove that it is not a switch problem.