Woods 59745 59745WD 24-Hour Mechanical Converts A Wall Light Switch to Timer (White)

It worked very well

I have read quite a few negative reviews but thought I’d give it a try. One of the most mentioned issues was that a wall plate could not be located that fit. I added a photo of the instructions regarding that which I will speak about shortly.The timer arrived packaged well from the manufacturer. All the parts and a few extras were included. My particular timer was white. It did not come with a decorative wall plate.The instructions were clear. Basically put, white to white neutral, black to incoming black hot (source), red to outgoing black(light).I did not notice a ground wire or location nor is there mention of it in the manual.The light switch is also made for a 20Amps and also works with all light bulbs. I have confirmed it works with LEDs, Fluorescent, and incandescent bulbs.The switch contains a 24 hour timer which allows me to effectively set a time section to turn on and off. Currently mine is set to turn on at 7pm and off at 7am as seen in the photo.The position of the current time arrow varies on how you put it back on the timer. Mine actually came pointing to the bottom left and I accidentally reversed it to top right; however, this has not prevented it from coming on at the set time.I believe it to be well built. It does not appear to be cheaply made. With that said, the wires are aluminum stranded.The manual switch that sets the timer off, on timer, and manual on works as designed.The wall plate I used was a 2 switch 1 Decorative wall plate made by Eaton. The instructions state to disassemble the timer by removing the time knob, and the face plate(held by 2 screws). Then you install the light according to the wiring diagram. After that secure the timer in the box. Place the decorative light plate over it and screw the plate to the timer. The opening aligns to the timer as you screw the plate and the timer together. Install the timer face place and secure with the two screws. Replace the knobs. The timer faceplate overlaps and sits on top of the decorative faceplate as seen in the instructions and my attached photo. You do not need to enlarge the decorative face plate opening to get it to install over the timer faceplate.All in all, I have no complaints. I would recommend this timer over the digital 24 hour timers as it functions the same and is less costly. I believe that the switch will last 5+ years. I will be sure to update my review if it fails sooner than expected.Update: 15 April 2020. It’s still running strong. As a matter of fact, I purchased three more. Two of which I am mounting in a vivarium. I still recommend them.

Nice idea and easy to set up and install but the thing stops periodically and you must reset it.What good is a timer you can't count on! If the manufacturer has a fix, let me know. Past the return window so guess I'll have to trash it. Anyone else have same problem?

Used this on garage lights that run off of a photocell. The cells will sometimes keep the light on all day if it is cloudy or rainy. Easy to install this and now the lights are only on from 7PM to midnight just as I set them to be. The on/off/timer switch makes it easy if I just want to run on the photocell too. Easy programming by moving tabs around the timer up and down.

While I like this inwall timer because it does keep good time and is far easier to adjust the time trigger points (to compensate for daylight hours changes) vs a digital timer, it does have one significant flaw, the trip lever beneath the timer dial is not a very durable plastic and it breaks off rendering product useless and of course then it needs to be replaced. I just replaced my second timer for the same flaw. The first one last 15 months and the latest failed after 14 months. The manufacturer needs to improve the product quality and durability by replacing the cheap light weight plastic trigger lever with a metal one or one made with a much stronger plastic.

The on/off button broke quickly and now I have to stick a pencil in the now empty button hole, in order to turn it off and on. Also, never was able to get the timer working. Total waste of money and time. Find better quality somewhere else. :-(

We use these timers for our chicken lights they last about 6 years. so I buy two at a time. work good

I purchased this item to for my side light sometime in January 2020. I had no problem installing it. My old switch was the rocker type so I was able to use it since the plate did not come with the unit. It worked fine for a few months until I noticed that it was no longer keeping the correct time! I readjusted unit to the correct time a number of times but it will not work. The timer is off by at least 10 - 12 hours. I thought I was saving money buying a mechanical instead of a digital timer because of its lower price but the quality on this one is so poor I will end up spending more money. I will be sticking to the digital timers

Tercer temporizador que compro ya que el tope interno del mecanismo al ser de plástico se ha roto varias veces. Si no fuera por ese detalle funciona de maravilla.

This is a lovely "old school" timer. Ignore any complaints about it not working or being too confusing - those are definitely user issues. Just needs a bit of common sense putting it back together. You need to ensure the dial is fitted into the gear teeth, it's the gear that makes it turn. And for the little cover plate with the arrow, the arrow needs to be pointed down and to the left, pointing at the little white catch pin that turns the light on or off. But it's great - no more annoying LED programmers where the LED light keeps burning out or that take forever to reprogram the thing. So quick and easy to change the timer - just push a pin up or down. Turn the dial to change the time. Couldn't be easier. If you are completely ignorant when it comes to electricity, then - as clearly instructed on the product description - call an electrician. But anyone willing to think and use some basic common sense will be able to install this and will love it!

Bon produit

Muy difícil de conectar instrucciones poco claras

It’s okay haven’t used it yet but looks ok