Re: Timer recommendation for porch lights

["gary" <satmaverick@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I got one of these for my outdoor light and one for an indoor light.  Have
one for Christmas lights too that is rated for higher amps.  It was one of
the greatest finds I have found for my house in a long time.


"John Shepard" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:d6SNe.25579$Ji4.20736@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hi All,
>
> I'd appreciate any recommendations for a good, safe timer
> switch for porch lights.
>
> I recently tried out the Intermatic 15 Amp 120/240/277 Volt
> Digital 7-Day Programmable Time Switch only to find that it
> heats up! (the lights on the other side were two 60W bulbs).
>
> I like all the features that the Intermatic had but was
> disappointed with the excessive heat. BTW, the rating (volts,amps
> and power) matched the ordinary switch that I had on there
> before.
>
> Thanks in Advance,
>
> John