Sylvania SA170 15 Amp Zip-Set Digital Wall Switch Timer Review

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(More customer reviews)This switch is good looking and very easy to use. The ZIP-set feature is especially useful if you use it to control outdoor lighting - it calculates the sunset time and turns on automatically at dusk. No more manual resets throughout the year. Installation is easy and the instructions are clear. It switches compact fluorescent (CF) bulbs.
However read this VERY CAREFULLY before you purchase this switch: it needs to be connected to a NEUTRAL wire. Many 2-pole light switches only switch the hot wire of the circuit and you may not be able to find the necessary neutral wire to connect this. Look into your junction box to confirm the presence of the neutral wire if you are replacing and existing switch. If you find only 2 wires of the same color connected to and around the old switch, you probably won't be able to swap in this one (or any other CF-capable digital timer switch) without rewiring the circuit.

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The Sylvania SA170 Zip-Set Digital Wall Switch Timer gives you a variety of options for controlling the lights inside and outside your home. By simply entering your area code, you can use the Timer to automatically turn on your lights at sunset and adjust for seasonal time changes. The SA170 is a great way to secure the perimeter of your home, and it's also an intelligent method for conserving energy by automatically shutting off your outdoor lights after bedtime. Additional random or programmable options, as well as a manual control option, make this timer easily customizable to meet your needs.
Designed for VersatilityYou can program the SA170 Zip-Set Timer to operate your lamps or appliances at preprogrammed times, random times, or sunset. For manual control, simply press the on/off button located on the top of the timer. You can also use the 7-5-2 feature, which allows you to set times based on a full seven-day week, five-day work week, or two-day weekend.
Simple One-Step SetupWith innovative Zip-Set Technology, the SA170 Zip-Set Timer can be programmed to turn on lights at sunset by simply entering your area code. Since it automatically adjusts for seasonal time changes, the Zip-Set Timer will never require reprogramming. When daylight saving comes around, just slide the DST button, and all programs will automatically adjust by one hour. For further convenience, you can also set the amount of time your lights remain on.
Programming Options to Meet Your NeedsThe SA170 Zip-Set Timer gives you options for four additional on and off settings and a 5-minute countdown timer. A random setting is also available.
In the event of a power failure, the battery backup system keeps your settings active, so you won't have to reprogram the Timer.
Quick and Easy to InstallBy following the SA170's clear and simple instructions, you can safely and quickly replace a normal switch with the Timer for convenient, programmable control of your electronic devices. Hardware is included, and a neutral wire is required for proper installation.
Warranty InformationThe Sylvania SA170 Zip-Set Digital Wall Switch Timer is backed by a one-year warranty.
What's in the BoxSylvania SA170 Zip-Set Digital Wall Switch Timer, installation hardware, and batteries.

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Sylvania SA307 40 Amp 240-Volt Double-Pole Zip Set Industrial Timer Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this timer to control my water heater. The unit itself appears attractive & reasonably well-constructed. However, the instructions are quite confusing and not at all user-friendly. Neither do the timing functions make sense. For some unknown reason, using the Zip-Set feature requires setting the clock to U.S. Eastern Time rather than your local time. This makes setting all subsequent on-off times confusing. Far worse--each of the 4 programmable timers seems to allow only 1 on and 1 off setting, forcing you to choose between 7-day, weekday, or weekend mode for that timer, with only 1 on/off option for it. Worse still, only one timer can be active at any given time, so you have to manually switch from one timer to another to activate the one you want next. I spent a couple of hours with a voltmeter programming & experimenting, so I'm confident this is correct. If anyone can correct me, I'd be delighted to be wrong. In other words, to set up, say, a morning on/off plus an afternoon on/off, with different set times for weekday and weekend, would require using all 4 timers AND you'd have to manually switch timers twice a day. The only way to "set and forget" is to pick 1 timer, set it on 7-day mode, program in 1 on/off time, and then use manual override for any other times you might want to heat water. If that's good enough for you, then buy this unit. Otherwise, find another. Given the hours of frustration I experienced, plus the poor result, I would have never bought this unit if I had known how it operated.

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The Sylvania SA307 Zip-Set Digital Commercial Time Switch saves you time and worry by automatically controlling lighting, air conditioning units, pool, filters, heaters, signage, and more. By simply entering your area code, you can set the Time Switch to automatically turn on lights at sunset and adjust for seasonal time changes. Additional options for random or programmable settings, as well as a manual control option, make this switch easily customizable to meet your needs. Just set it and forget it--no trippers to mess with and no readjustments necessary.
Designed for Versatility and DurabilityYou can program the SA307 Zip-Set Time Switch to control commercial lighting, office lighting, parking lot lighting and signage, air conditioning units, pool filters, spas, fountains, and electric water heaters. The 40 amp, double pole, single throw SA307 Time Switch mounts easily to the wall and is used for 240-volt loads. Also, it features durable metal construction and unbreakable, tamperproof housing to protect against vandalism.
Simple One-Step SetupWith innovative Zip-Set Technology, the SA307 Zip-Set Time Switch can be programmed to turn on lights at sunset by simply entering your area code. Since it automatically adjusts for seasonal time changes, the Zip-Set Time Switch never will require reprogramming. For further convenience, a daylight saving switch keeps the time current, and you can also set the amount of time your lights remain on.
Programming Options to Meet Your NeedsThe SA307 Zip-Set Time Switch offers four additional independent on and off settings, as well as a random control option. Ideal for vacant spaces, the random setting adds security by making it look as if a space is occupied when it's not.
For manual control, simply press the on/off button located on the front of the timer. You can also use the 7-5-2 feature, which allows you to set times based on the full seven-day full, five-day work week, or two-day weekend.
Battery Backup Keeps Your Settings ActiveIn the event of a power failure, the battery backup system keeps your settings active, so you won't have to reprogram the Timer. The batteries are included and should be replaced every two years.
Warranty InformationThe Sylvania SA307 Zip-Set Digital Commercial Time Switch is backed by a one-year warranty.
What's in the BoxSylvania SA307 Zip-Set Digital Commercial Time Switch and two CR2032 batteries.

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