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In Wall Light Switch Timer?
I'm in North America and I was wodering if there is a light switch
timer. My parents just bought a place at the shore and will be spending a week or two there every other month during the Summer. Since I (the youngest son) finally left the nest, there's nobody there to watch the house. Is there an in wall timer for a multi switch panel? Here is a picture of the switch panel witht he one I want to time circled. http://img413.imageshack.us/my.php?i...6mediumqf4.jpg |
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In Wall Light Switch Timer?
On Apr 3, 8:48 pm, "Edward" wrote:
I'm in North America and I was wodering if there is a light switch timer. My parents just bought a place at the shore and will be spending a week or two there every other month during the Summer. Since I (the youngest son) finally left the nest, there's nobody there to watch the house. Is there an in wall timer for a multi switch panel? Here is a picture of the switch panel witht he one I want to time circled. http://img413.imageshack.us/my.php?i...6mediumqf4.jpg Hi Edward, You can get decora style timers that can be installed in a standard box, you would need to replace the remaining switches to match. DO a google search for LEVITON DECORA TIMER or check out ----- http://www.onestopbuy.com/Electronic-Timers-13079.asp |
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In Wall Light Switch Timer?
Edward - there are several of these in many ghardware stores to choose from,
but here are a few tips: 1) Make sure tat the one you choose says it has a built-in battery back-up since your location isn't used every day, and noboduy will be there to reset it during power outages. and 2) Newer ones will say that they work with flourescent lights, - a good choice for lights that will be on a lot of the year. Kevin "Edward" wrote in message ups.com... I'm in North America and I was wodering if there is a light switch timer. My parents just bought a place at the shore and will be spending a week or two there every other month during the Summer. Since I (the youngest son) finally left the nest, there's nobody there to watch the house. Is there an in wall timer for a multi switch panel? Here is a picture of the switch panel witht he one I want to time circled. http://img413.imageshack.us/my.php?i...6mediumqf4.jpg |
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In Wall Light Switch Timer?
Here is a link to an Intermatic EJ 351C in wall timer. It will replace the
existing switch, standard toggle or decora style. They're sold at HD and electrical supply stores: http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?...51c&svbname=16 "Edward" wrote in message ups.com... I'm in North America and I was wodering if there is a light switch timer. My parents just bought a place at the shore and will be spending a week or two there every other month during the Summer. Since I (the youngest son) finally left the nest, there's nobody there to watch the house. Is there an in wall timer for a multi switch panel? Here is a picture of the switch panel witht he one I want to time circled. http://img413.imageshack.us/my.php?i...6mediumqf4.jpg |
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In Wall Light Switch Timer?
Edward wrote:
I'm in North America and I was wodering if there is a light switch timer. My parents just bought a place at the shore and will be spending a week or two there every other month during the Summer. Since I (the youngest son) finally left the nest, there's nobody there to watch the house. Is there an in wall timer for a multi switch panel? Here is a picture of the switch panel witht he one I want to time circled. http://img413.imageshack.us/my.php?i...6mediumqf4.jpg There are lots of timers out there and I am sure you can find one to do what you want. However you are not very clear what you want it to do. Do you want it to turn on the circuit at a given time and then off again later in the day or do you want to be able to turn it on and have the timer turn it off after a set amount of time. How about random on-off times so the home looks lived in? You might want to take a look at www.smarthome.com for ideas. Most of the products they show are available locally as well. -- Joseph Meehan Dia 's Muire duit |
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On Apr 4, 7:07 am, "Kevin Hastings"
wrote: Edward - there are several of these in many ghardware stores to choose from, but here are a few tips: 1) Make sure tat the one you choose says it has a built-in battery back-up since your location isn't used every day, and noboduy will be there to reset it during power outages. and 2) Newer ones will say that they work with flourescent lights, - a good choice for lights that will be on a lot of the year. Kevin "Edward" wrote in message ups.com... I'm glad you brought that up. It is a street light, and I stuck one of those flourscent replacement bulbs in there so it lasts longer - it is a major pain in the ass to replace, so I wanted to put something in there that would last longer. I think you answered, but I want to clarify, would I need a special timer to accommodate that flourscent bulb? |
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On 3 Apr 2007 20:48:18 -0700, "Edward"
wrote: I'm in North America and I was wodering if there is a light switch timer. My parents just bought a place at the shore and will be spending a week or two there every other month during the Summer. Since I (the youngest son) finally left the nest, there's nobody there to watch the house. Is there an in wall timer for a multi switch panel? There are lots of timers out there, and most are designed so that they can use the standard wall plate with the little rectangular hole that your toggle switches have. Most goes underneath the swtich plate, and the outer layer goes on top. You'll have to decide if they clash stylistically with the wood grain finish of your switch plate. Here is a picture of the switch panel witht he one I want to time circled. http://img413.imageshack.us/my.php?i...6mediumqf4.jpg |
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In Wall Light Switch Timer?
Kevin Hastings wrote:
Edward - there are several of these in many ghardware stores to choose from, but here are a few tips: 1) Make sure tat the one you choose says it has a built-in battery back-up since your location isn't used every day, and noboduy will be there to reset it during power outages. and 2) Newer ones will say that they work with flourescent lights, - a good choice for lights that will be on a lot of the year. Kevin "Edward" wrote in message ups.com... I'm in North America and I was wodering if there is a light switch timer. My parents just bought a place at the shore and will be spending a week or two there every other month during the Summer. Since I (the youngest son) finally left the nest, there's nobody there to watch the house. Is there an in wall timer for a multi switch panel? Here is a picture of the switch panel witht he one I want to time circled. http://img413.imageshack.us/my.php?i...6mediumqf4.jpg Both Intermatic and Liviton make suitable devices, BUT all I've seen are the "Decora" style panels. Yo'll probably have t hange out each switch and the wall plat. |
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In Wall Light Switch Timer?
On Apr 4, 7:07 am, "RBM" rbm2(remove wrote:
Here is a link to an Intermatic EJ 351C in wall timer. It will replace the existing switch, standard toggle or decora style. They're sold at HD and electrical supply stores:http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?...E3836383A357F3... "Edward" wrote in message ups.com... I'm in North America and I was wodering if there is a light switch timer. My parents just bought a place at the shore and will be spending a week or two there every other month during the Summer. Since I (the youngest son) finally left the nest, there's nobody there to watch the house. Is there an in wall timer for a multi switch panel? Here is a picture of the switch panel witht he one I want to time circled. http://img413.imageshack.us/my.php?i...mediumqf4.jpg- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - I bought an Intermatic EJ500CL and it says do not use with compact fluorscant lights... OOPS. Thats what I have in the light. Is this really a big deal, and do they make timers for compact fluorscent lamps? |
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In Wall Light Switch Timer?
They're pretty emphatic about no fluorescent lamps. The 351C can be used
with class P fluorescent ballasts, though "Edward" wrote in message ups.com... On Apr 4, 7:07 am, "RBM" rbm2(remove wrote: Here is a link to an Intermatic EJ 351C in wall timer. It will replace the existing switch, standard toggle or decora style. They're sold at HD and electrical supply stores:http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?...E3836383A357F3... "Edward" wrote in message ups.com... I'm in North America and I was wodering if there is a light switch timer. My parents just bought a place at the shore and will be spending a week or two there every other month during the Summer. Since I (the youngest son) finally left the nest, there's nobody there to watch the house. Is there an in wall timer for a multi switch panel? Here is a picture of the switch panel witht he one I want to time circled. http://img413.imageshack.us/my.php?i...mediumqf4.jpg- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - I bought an Intermatic EJ500CL and it says do not use with compact fluorscant lights... OOPS. Thats what I have in the light. Is this really a big deal, and do they make timers for compact fluorscent lamps? |
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In Wall Light Switch Timer?
On 3 Apr 2007 20:48:18 -0700, "Edward"
wrote: I'm in North America and I was wodering if there is a light switch timer. My parents just bought a place at the shore and will be spending a week or two there every other month during the Summer. Since I (the youngest son) finally left the nest, there's nobody there to watch the house. Is there an in wall timer for a multi switch panel? Here is a picture of the switch panel witht he one I want to time circled. http://img413.imageshack.us/my.php?i...6mediumqf4.jpg I believe if you go with a 'system' like x10 you can get switches that fitt into that faceplate, and then you can add more lights to your system later. tom @ www.NoCostAds.com |
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On Fri, 06 Apr 2007 19:17:25 -0400, Just Joshin
wrote: On 3 Apr 2007 20:48:18 -0700, "Edward" wrote: I'm in North America and I was wodering if there is a light switch timer. My parents just bought a place at the shore and will be spending a week or two there every other month during the Summer. Since I (the youngest son) finally left the nest, there's nobody there to watch the house. Is there an in wall timer for a multi switch panel? Here is a picture of the switch panel witht he one I want to time circled. http://img413.imageshack.us/my.php?i...6mediumqf4.jpg I believe if you go with a 'system' like x10 you can get switches that fitt into that faceplate, and then you can add more lights to your system later. X10 can be a good idea, but it IS susceptible to interference. You may wish you hadn't used it. tom @ www.NoCostAds.com -- Mark Lloyd http://notstupid.laughingsquid.com "Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups" |
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"Mark Lloyd" wrote in message ... On Fri, 06 Apr 2007 19:17:25 -0400, Just Joshin wrote: On 3 Apr 2007 20:48:18 -0700, "Edward" wrote: I'm in North America and I was wodering if there is a light switch timer. My parents just bought a place at the shore and will be spending a week or two there every other month during the Summer. Since I (the youngest son) finally left the nest, there's nobody there to watch the house. Is there an in wall timer for a multi switch panel? Here is a picture of the switch panel witht he one I want to time circled. http://img413.imageshack.us/my.php?i...6mediumqf4.jpg I believe if you go with a 'system' like x10 you can get switches that fitt into that faceplate, and then you can add more lights to your system later. X10 can be a good idea, but it IS susceptible to interference. You may wish you hadn't used it. Nobody else said it, so I will- if they can afford a place at the shore, they apparently have at least a few bucks, even if the shore place is just a trailer/cabin/tiny condo. So that means the familial home is probably a pretty good burglar target. Good neighborhood, with good neighbors close by and dogs that sleep outside? If not, they may want to seriously think about a monitored security system. Be a damn shame to come home from the beach to an empty house and front door flapping in the breeze. aem sends... |
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On Apr 4, 11:22 pm, mm wrote:
On 3 Apr 2007 20:48:18 -0700, "Edward" wrote: I'm in North America and I was wodering if there is a light switch timer. My parents just bought a place at the shore and will be spending a week or two there every other month during the Summer. Since I (the youngest son) finally left the nest, there's nobody there to watch the house. Is there an in wall timer for a multi switch panel? There are lots of timers out there, and most are designed so that they can use the standard wall plate with the little rectangular hole that your toggle switches have. Most goes underneath the swtich plate, and the outer layer goes on top. You'll have to decide if they clash stylistically with the wood grain finish of your switch plate. Here is a picture of the switch panel witht he one I want to time circled. http://img413.imageshack.us/my.php?i...mediumqf4.jpg- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - True, nut none will allow one of those compact flourscent lights to be used. |
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