Intermatic DT17C 7-Day Heavy-Duty Grounded Programmable Digital Timer
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Intermatic DT17C 7-Day Heavy-Duty Grounded Programmable Digital Timer
Customer Review: Handy Reliable Versatile Timer
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a versatile timer control switch that keeps its settings when the power goes out. It's grounded & can accept grouned (three-prong) plus. It has a light to let you know at a glance that is in the "device switched on" mode. It has a button so you can manually switch the controlled appliance on/off -- doing so does not upset whatever program you have entered.The watch-type backup batteries are small but last a year or so.
The buttons are small, which is a bit of a pain, but it helps keep the whole thing small.
The display is small & hard to read if you have trouble reading read small text close up. I woul dhave liked a bigger display on the face of the unit. But with the display on top, it's easier to read if it's plugged into a wall outlet.
It has only one plug to control one appliance -- I would have liked two. I also wish it didn't paritally cover a second outlet on many extension cords.
Mechanical electric timer controls are easy to find and much cheaper. They generally allow same-every-day programming only and the clock stops if the power goes out. True digital timers are hard to find and cost much more but they give battery backup & flexible programming.
If you need a timer that keeps time during power losses, this one will serve you well.
I've used a half dozen or so of these since this model first came out a couple of years ago. Never had a any problems. Never had problems with the predecessor models either, but the DT17C-7 is smaller.
Customer Review: Good timer for complex applications
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm very happy with the DT17C timer. I use it to control a tape recorder for specialty recording applications requiring many on/off programs per day. The timer keeps good time, has effective battery backup, is easy to program and is quite inexpensive for its flexibility. Only minor complaints - buttons are small for large fingers, and you can't erase one program at a time.
All in all, a reliable product and an excellent value. It has many uses beyond just turning lights on/off.