I have 3 of these in my house for about 5 years:

http://www.intermatic.com/Default.as...d=43&sid=1 12

Latest models have an improved battery compartment which was a problem on
the ones I own.



"Edward" wrote in message
ups.com...
I have a streetlight with a CFL in it, and I want to put it on a
timer. I bought an Intermatic EJ500CL, and it specifically says NOT
to use it with starter, compact flourescent or other electronic
ballasts.
oops.
So what do I do? I don't want to put an incandescent lamp out there
because I'll have to change it constantly, and its a pain in the ass.
Is there a light switch wall timer that can be used with CFLs?
It can be used with class "P" ballast.
I am in north america, in case they make stuff for 220 that isn't
available for 110.