Hoe realiable is it - What is its planed life expected? 1 Year 2, 3 4,5, 6???
1951362
The controller is a simple reliable device and I expect it to work for many years. The question really should consider the parts that plug into the wall and lamp etc. they have worked well also, but depending on which phase of your power they are plugged into, sometimes they stop responding to the controller. You might have to be flexible as to which outlet you use. It's just a part of the reality of multiphase house wiring.
1951363
My previous Radio Shack versions of same thing lasted about 20 years. My only complaint is that my touch, lamp-dimmer, non-X10 modules also respond to any use of this X10 controller.
1951364
I have three of these units for between 1 and 2 years and they are still working. I've had other x10 controllers and these are simpler to operate and seem better made.
1951365
Hello Anthony, it works very reliable and much better than the small key chain controller or the ones who come within the box. I can't tell much about life expectancy as I only use it for 2 years now....but guess its the same as every remote control depending on every day usage etc.
1951366
It works great as long as the wall outlets that you use are on the same circuit. It is really easy to set up and use. You are limited to 4 remotes which works fine for me. I use it to turn on lamps. I have had it for several years with no problems. There is also a controller with a clock built in so you can set units to come on and go off at predetermined times automatically.
138700
I've read that it's up to year, but I suppose that depends on the settings you use...if you're shooting video clips and have it set to very sensitive, you're going to get a much shorter life. So far it's met my expectations for about 2 months of use. We'll see.
1201422
It usually lasts about 4-5 months...there are only two of us in this house though, so it may not last as long with more people.
1107454
I have a feeling the longevity is around 4 years. Mine is also about 4 years old and I had an issue today where it was jumping around 0.6 for no reason... I imagine the sensors on the bottom get worn out. Not sure if a shot of WD-40 will make things better or worse.
758879
I think it wil last quite a long time, just take it out in the sun once a month. I have had mine for a year and they work perfectly.
1056263
When they say 7 year life, they're really close. Bought 4 of these units in Oct, 2004. They have worked well over the years and haven't had any problems. Last month, one generated an "ERR.." code and just last week, another generated the same "ERR.." code. It looks like they've lived their useful life and I'll replace them without calling the manufacturer. Technically, I'm just curious how they can predict the 7-year life...???? Great product though.
469790
Think its is 5 year not Forsure though. I've had it for 3 years and run it 24/7 no issues at all. The ozone is very strong.
1529960
Per the description, 3 years. Be aware that no one guarantees on the data though.
1841910
Depends how you use it. I would think it is reasonably safe to expect that you will get a couple of years out of it.
426477
I haven't had mine very long so can't verify the information, but according to the specs it is supposed to last for 50,000 hours of use which works out to over 5 1/2 years of steady use. I don't expect something like this to last that long, but it would be a nice surprise.
2122145
It's pretty durable..I liked how bright it was..the warranty sucks..the tail switch malfunctioned on mine after maybe 6 months of every day use..ATAC 5.11 wasn't as bright but had an outstanding warranty..no questions asked..I'm still using it after a yr of every day use
345275
I have not had it for more than 1.5 yrs. I think for the money its worth it.
51064
About two years old. Many quality issues reported with this device--ours died within a week. I would not recommend it.
1131299
At the very, very least, one year, if not more. I would actually guess 2-3 years.
539770
Not really your question (purchased about 6 months ago) but this may help. Bought mine in July 2014. Warranty ends in May 2016, indicating a guaranteed life of about 2 years, give or take.
563850
You will get many different answers. Read the reviews and decide on your own. I call it just right and wished they had it 10 yrs ago
182895
It is a fairly cheaply made product, so I think it is unlikely it will last a long time. Probably 5-7 years at best.