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

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.

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS PRODUCT! IT WILL NOT LAST LONG ENOUGH TO DO YOU ANY GOOD. JUNK JUNK JUNK ! ! ! This would be a great little timer if it was well constructed, but it isn't. I bought two of these and installed them in early March of 2013. They worked perfectly until a crucial little part in BOTH OF THEM broke and rendered them useless. There is a little internal plastic trigger (that can NOT be easily replaced or repaired by the consumer), that allows the timer to turn off and on as set by the owner. After a few months, the tiny part obviously just wears out from the stress of use and breaks. If only the little trigger were made of metal then I suspect this little timer might last indefinitely. Of course they did last long enough to get past the Amazon return policy window, and I'm apparently just stuck with the unworkable junk, and my money down the drain for nothing. *An Important Note ~ I am a long time Amazon customer who has purchased many different items over the past few years, and this is the very first NEGATIVE review that I have ever posted.

Switch is working really good for me so far, it could be less than precise because of the manual pegs but if you are not concerned about minutes and seconds perfection this is a fine product for you. This product is very easy to install but keep in mind that it will only work if the ground wire is connected. UPDATE Timer is now busted it not only does not keep time but quit working all together do not buy this crap, regret my previous take on this item lesson learned here is that should wait a little while before you post a review online and can confirm 100 percent the effectiveness of the product.

I really like the user interface. No smart phone app required, no arcane programming of some digital widget which was developed by space aliens. I took it apart and found a 22k ohm resistor in series with the motor which limits its operating current to under 1 watt. This is really good. On the down side, there's a small plastic arm which broke off (the screwdriver is pointed at it). If it was a bit stronger the switch would last a lot longer. It's easy for me to replace this switch and they don't cost much. I purchased 2 more and accept that I'll be replacing it every now and then.

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.

This is the second one that I've ordered. The first one lasted 3 years and then stopped working. The only time that I change the settings is at time change. Easy to install. Easy to program. Only wished that it functioned longer than 2.5 to 3 years

Looked Great. Works with 120vac only. I had a 240vac application. Had to unfortunatly return.

I bought this to replace a pricey, but now dead as a door nail, electronic wall mount timer. I saw some good reviews and some poor ones, but owning several reliable but reasonably priced Woods timers I decided to give it a whirl. Well, I’m very glad I did. It was far easier to install than some reviews led me to believe, and the installation instructions were very clear to follow. It doesn’t look as though it will fit in a “Decora” wall plate, but it does, and very neatly too via a clever design trick. It’s super-easy to program, in contrast with the expensive, electronic GE timer it replaced. Sure, I lost the ability to program differently on different days, but I’m glad for reducing my eye strain and thankful for the $ I saved. It’s very well made, too with stranded wires throughout and quality materials. The pins are captive and so cannot be lost. UPDATE: After owning this for several months, I’ve discovered that the internal Clock loses over an hour a day, so completely useless as a security timer. At first, for a while, this timer worked just fine. But gradually it began to run slower, so slow that eventually the lights would come in during the daytime and go off at night. Don’t know if this one is a lemon, or if they’re all pieces of crap

This timer was easy to install although the picture in instruction sheet was faulty not fully showing the wires connecting to the lamp. The text was correct however and easy to follow. The timer set-up and operation is simple compared digital electronic types. The price is right and I intend to buy one more.

funciona bien, buenos materiales, facil intalación

Wired them into outside light switch They come on when I want and program off when specified by me

Muy difícil de conectar instrucciones poco claras

good