I'm using an intermatic in wall timer to control a 2,000 watt wall heater. Can I replace it with a toggle swith & a AutoChron swith timer
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Know your amperage before proceeding forward with a heater running unattended.
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As long as the toggle switch can handle the amperage of your wall heater and as long as that toggle switch is as easy to flip as your average light switch I don't see why not. But I think I'd want something more dependable than this timer especially if a fire could result if the timer stopped working.
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The AutoChron has nothing to due with switching any current, it is all doneby the toggle switch it trips mechanically. Not many wall toggle switches are rated at that high of curent switching capability. Most are only rated at 5 amps, maybe 10 amps max. Probably not a good idea to use a wall switch to carry 2000 watts which is about 20 amps of current through the wires !!!! Unless you can find a high current wall switch "AND" your AC wiring can handle that high of current.
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Read all four previous posts. Every one of them contains good ideas. I too would be careful running a 2000 watt heater through a conventional wall switch without at least asking an electrician if that's something one should do. drtoom
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Hi, This device is designed for toggle switch only and you do have a manual override. So it will work with any standard switch you have that can power an outlet to use the heater. You have various times throughout the day you can program the time to turn on and it has a temperature gauge on the LCD to get an ideal of the room's temperature. The units uses 2 AAA batteries which has last us for several months now without replacing. They have been working great for me.
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No, use the Connection ribbon that came with the timer. As a additional note. Power failures and surges shorted two of my timers. I have since installed a Surge Protecting receptacle.
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No!!! You have to push the time you want the circuit closed, ie a bath fan run time. A fireplace igniter switch is a momentary switch and would requite a special timer if available???
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I have three of the Intermatic timers all work great. I think it's a faulty unit. hope that helps good luck Wayne
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I'm not sure. You could access the PDF spec sheet on Sper Scientific's website before purchasing the timer.
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This unit does not do that, but you can purchase a timer in any hardware store, home improvement store or probably here on Amazon. They are fairly inexpensive. Just plug your heater into the timer and the timer into the electrical outlet, and you can control both when it turns on and when it turns off.
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I would not recommend this switch for your heater. This will not start the heater until it detects movement. Small heaters are best used when there is someone there to insure it doesn't get too hot or possibly ignite something that may have gotten too close to it. From a simply electrical perspective my Westek plug-in has worked perfectly for over two years to turn on and off the lights in the basement playroom.
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Yes you can work this heater with a digital timer. When wiring the switch run the black wire through the switch as this switch works like other switches. It breaks the current or closes the circuit. One thing to remember you will need to set the temperature to the level that you want to use. If it is warmer than the setting your heater will not run. To avoid this you will need to bypass the thermostat when hooking up the power. The heater will than run any time when turned on until the time runs out, no matter what the temperature is in the room. Be careful and have a licensed electrition do your wiring. Yes you can work this heater with a digital timer. When wiring the switch run the black wire through the switch as this switch works like other switches. It breaks the current or closes the circuit. One thing to remember you will need to set the temperature to the level that you want to use. If it is warmer than the setting your heater will not run. To avoid this you will need to bypass the thermostat when hooking up the power. The heater will than run any time when turned on until the time runs out, no matter what the temperature is in the room. Be careful and have a licensed electrition... » Read More Yes you can work this heater with a digital timer. When wiring the switch run the black wire through the switch as this switch works like other switches. It breaks the current or closes the circuit. One thing to remember you will need to set the temperature to the level that you want to use. If it is warmer than the setting your heater will not run. To avoid this you will need to bypass the thermostat when hooking up the power. The heater will than run any time when turned on until the time runs out, no matter what the temperature is in the room. Be careful and have a licensed electrition do your wiring. « Show Less
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It depends on how old the controller is - a few years ago, Irritrol changed to a remote-ready board that won't interchange with the older style. You can switch out both the circuit board and face panel leaving the housing in place (provided that the transformer is still functional). The only difference between the outside and inside version of this controller is the transformer is inside the case of the outside controller and is a plug-in on the inside version. If you have further questions, we will be happy to discuss it with you - our phone # (208) 336-3747
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It's a relay that has a timer and thermostat connected to it. As long as you respect the load rating of the relay (thermostat), you can switch anything.
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Not sure is your case, but in my case, the light switch was too close to a shelf and therefore the timer's plate didn't fit. I just put it upside down and works perfectly. Of course, the program on/off changes.
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My timer was working perfectly for years, but was recently damaged by a construction crew. I replaced it with the EconoSwitch 7-Day Programmable Wall Switch w/ Solar Timetable (White)SKU: PLS750C1000, and I am very pleased with this device. It includes a rechargeable 4 hour battery to keep the settings when the power goes out. It's programmable, and features the ability to turn on with the sun goes down and off when the sun comes up, regardless of what time of the year it is.
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Yes, you should be able to. Just a reminder, the Amico timer will need power to operate, so you'll run 12 volts to the timer from your battery, then you'll use the timer as a switch relay to turn on and off your water heater. So, you'll cut the 12 volt wire that runs your water heater and connect to the Amico timer. The timer will now make the 12 volt connection via a relay within the timer switch to turn on and off your water heater based on when you program the timer to turn on or off. Hope this helps!
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the quick answer is yes you can.Since the wall switch is also a scene controller you can program it to run a scene that has nothing to do with either of the two load switches.Therefore you can program the wall switch with two independent scenes that are controlled by the push of the switchs and have the ability to remotely control the two independent loads.Another way to put it, this device will show up as a two button scene controller and two switch modules once you properly include them into your network.
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Hi Bo, I have used one of these WH21 for the last 25 years. This version of timer is only for controlling on and off in a 24 hour period. It will not help you with the issue that you described. Thanks,Ed
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This item will not allow you to do that if you have something large in front of the timer and can't easily move or reach the button to turn on the appliance:Take a look at these two options on Amz, they are remote items with different features:Woods 13569 Indoor Plug-In Wireless Remote Control w/ 3 Outlets, WhiteWoods 59417 Digital Tabletop Outlet Timer Control White, 5-Foot
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If your water heater plugs into an outlet, a regular timer will work fine. Most water heaters, however, are 220 volt lines on a dedicated circuit, thus you need something more like the WH21. Here's a good reference for you:http://michaelbluejay.com/electricity/waterheatertimer.html