Bet my auto-timer can outdo your auto-timer!!
August 21, 2010
I love my new Timex Electronic 7-Day Timer. It sure does a lot, but it could use a better model name. Right now it’s just known as Model TX12626X. With a 3 prong plug the timer can control heavy-duty loads up to 15 amps. And this is something I’ve never seen before in a timer. You can set up to 20 programs right on the built in mini LCD screen even if the timer’s not plugged in! Sit in a comfy chair and set up all your programs. When you first unpack the timer you have to plug it in for about 20 minutes to charge the internal battery. Then you can start to program it away from power. This neat little timer can store up to 140 on/off programs over 7 days. You can set up each day with a different schedule. There’s also a random feature which is great when you're going on vacation. It will turn on lamps in a random pattern to make the house seem occupied. And suppose you need light quickly? No problem, just use the manual override. It lets you turn the load on and off without affecting your programming. And your programs are protected against a power failure by that pre-installed back-up battery. Additional features: the LCD shows the time and day. The timer is rated at 125VAC, 15A, 1875 Resistive Watts and comes with a 3 wire grounded plug. It's small at 2 7/8 inches by 2 inches. Amazing you can find it for under $10. It under $7 here:
http://www.opentip.com/Electronics-Computers/Timex-Electronic-Day-Timer-p-1240439.html
Hear or SEE a Daily Giz Wiz Netcast on this timer: www.twit.tv/dgw1151
Reader Comments (3)
they want 6.99 for it but the shipping charges make it more than $21.00 to the conus!
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Can some one send programming instructions as I have misplaced mine