I'm using an intermatic in wall timer to control a 2,000 watt wall heater. Can I replace it with a toggle swith &amp; a AutoChron swith timer
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The AutoChron has nothing to due with switching any current, it is all done by 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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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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This heater does not have that functionality. Instead you could buy a separate timer which costs just about $10.00 and set whatever time you need. Hope this helps.
1937294
Yes. Since two separate timers in one package. Just have to press either T1 or T2 to select either one.
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The control that sets the amount of heat is separate from the control that sets the time that the heat is active. Therefore the answer is YES. There is no timer that just measures time and the appropriate alarm (which would be useful).Haby
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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
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Yes you would have to reset the timer if you flip the on/off switch. This is for things like a fan,washer,dryer,and so on. I use these power con servers on my washer and massage chair.Hope this helps you.
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You can wire this Ecoswitch as the first device from the power source as it acts as a switch only (it doesn't care what is after it as long as you keep within the amperage rating of the Ecoswitch), then take your leads from the Ecoswitch to a dimmer THEN go to your light(s). This will then give you both benefits of the programmable timer and a dimmer. Just don't go from the dimmer to the Ecoswitch! If your box is not at least 4x4 for two devices, then you will have to upgrade the wall box.
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I think it will. I have a wall unit (like in the hotels) and it uses some serious wattage. I don't remember how much bit when I was researching, I knew I needed the most heavy duty timer on the market. I love this timer! It's been great.
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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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You have to use two plastic scrapers to gently remove the knob without breaking the switch. Intermatic stopped making this model timer. See other feedback posts about this switch. If you can, take it back for a refund !!!!!
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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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you connect the 2 timer in series or parallel? (if series the timer front and back in the circuit may cause the on off problem) You are saying the timer can not switch to auto and the manual function also not working? Had you check your supply at the timer terminal is it connected correctly? The timer activation time "on" and "off" is set correctly? Do you set it to be turn on and off on specify day or everyday (need set and select day/days)
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The timer is a count down timer. It does not have a real time clock. To use it you need to turn the heater on and then set the runt time 1hr, 2hr, etc. You cannot use it like an alarm clock.
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You wouldn't want to. This timer is to place inline on an electrical circuit for something like a light switch. You would want to use something like this for a water heater: http://www.bulbamerica.com/silver-t300-7-day-digital-heavy-timer-white-color.html?mr:trackingCode=70FBA22C-9F79-E111-8435-001517B1882A&mr;:referralID=NA&mr;:adType=pla&gclid;=CIjy0Jbbv7oCFadFMgodFz8AEg
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Yes. In a typical wall outlet, you could use both timers or a timer and something else. I have a timer and a noise machine (which has a big wall adapter) plugged into the same wall outlet. I'll try to remember to post a picture
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it won't work with a timer. The reason is that you switch fan modes by turning the wall switch on then off then on. The default mode when you turn it on is the humidity mode. The humidity sensor mode is great because it will run variable speeds until the humidity is below 50-60%. The fan is very quiet so I have no problem just leaving it on full for hours. it also uses very little power so quite efficient.