Re: Timer recommendation for porch lights

[andrew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Andrew Gabriel)]

In article <d6SNe.25579$Ji4.20736@fed1read03>,
	John Shepard <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
>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.

Did you use all the features?
What about a plain photocell switch mounted on/near the lights,
which is what I use?

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Andrew Gabriel