How does the quality push switch on this compare to Intermatic products? Previous Intermatic products always died after just a few short months. The push button is important if one sets the lights to go off automatically at midnight but wants to turn them on temporarily with an auto-shutoff. How does the quality push switch on this compare to Intermatic products? Previous Intermatic products always died after just a few short months. The push button is important if one sets... » Read More How does the quality push switch on this compare to Intermatic products? Previous Intermatic products always died after just a few short months. The push button is important if one sets the lights to go off automatically at midnight but wants to turn them on temporarily with an auto-shutoff. « Show Less
1870268
The auto dusk/dawn setting works and I have no reason to use the push button. I have CFL bulbs installed. This product is far better than anything Intermatic produces.
1870269
The push button seems OK. I have not pushed it all that much. I, too, had failures of the intermatic unit that is similar to this unit. I ran into "OP" failures. So far the unit works well.
1870270
I have 2 of these installed, both for a few months and have had no problems at all. I have used the push switch occasionally which works great but most of the time I don't need too as the auto dusk/dawn setting works as it should. I have CFL bulbs installed.
1870271
The Honeywell Econoswitch RPLS740B is a great product and I have no problems with it. I only used the automatic timer functions and seldom use the switch manually and I never had use any Intermatic products so I can't comment on that.
1870272
I've had no issues with this switch - it is a quality product. The on/off control switch has a good solid feel to it in operation, and it is easy to find in the dark thanks to the blue LED (and back-light if you choose to use it.
1870273
I have also had similar issues with the Intermatics products. I have two of these in service that cycle daily, both of which replace Intermatics and there is no comparison -- these are a far better product -- both from an improved technology perspective and usability. I'm very happy with these switches.
1870274
Honeywell timer is graet easy to use and have nopt had any problems. Intermatic sucks
2123383
You have to press the button in order to engage it. Mine stopped working all together after 6 months. That little black button to turn the light on it will fall out so be careful with it.
1943709
You don't want the activator switch for a push start. You would want the momentary. Activator switches are pressed for on and then pressed again for off. They stay in the on or off position until pressed again. Momentary switches are only active while depressed. Like turning the key to start the car then releasing once started.
2221130
the two i have do not work as they should.i dont think it has an on/off switch.it has settings controls. one controls sensitivity..the other time delayit has motion and light detection. there is a push switch but its not on/off but appears it might be but its not so.
1821705
I don't remember what the difference was between the 2. Did one have the push button tester and the other didn't? I don't know. I would google search the 2 models to see what the difference is.
1916897
Its a push switch. When you press in, it turns on and stays pressed. To turn it off, you press again and it extend and stay extended.
1572405
This product could not be used as a push and hold type of switch. The push button is on/off only. So, I suppose, push once, garbage disposal on, push again and it will turn off. Though personally, I would be a little sketched out to use a smart switch with my garbage disposal. I envision many a horror potentially occurring with type of setup. Zwave wireless products are getting fairly consistent and predictable but not so much so that I would risk life and limb just yet. -Tim
832507
Funny you should ask! I went down to my basement the other day and the light was OUT! The unit is supposed to be under warranty for 5 years. It's been two years since I had it installed. I have already spoken with the folks at Intermatic and will be sending the unit to them for their tech guy to take a look at it to see what went wrong. No matter how this goes, I won't regret having the unit -- if it took a hit that would have taken out my well pump or septic pump, it's still worth the cost of replacing it. But there's still some hope that Intermatic will find that it was a defect in the unit and perhaps it will be repaired or I will be compensated somehow? Hey, if they repair it, I'll keep it just in case there's a problem going forward two more years from now! So - you're right - there is no reset switch and the units are NOT serviceable by the consumer - However, the company is really good and if you send them the unit, they will investigate what happened! Jury's still out on whether I'm just out the cost - we shall see!
1236764
I don't know. This is the only one I have right now. I previously bought one in a store that didn't operate very long. This one has been through several big storms and the push buttons are still working. Recommended it to a friend of mine who had an ailing family member and she put the push button near the bed. She loved it.
445456
It is suppose to go off with one push, but they were very temperamental and the remote did not work very well. Ended up turning on separately. My advice spend more money & get better quality
1857854
It only flashes after being pushed to start the auto-connect. There is a time when it stops waiting for a connection for better security so you have to push the button again if you needed more time.
1760388
I used a momentary switch on the low voltage input side to trigger it on. There is a delay from when it kicks in, its not immediate. The length duty cycle, is adjustable and replacing the capacitor in the clock circuit can expand or reduce the window of time it remains on. But I don't recall the exact parameters as I've not used it in 3 months. Hope that helped you.
1050960
No,the switch is not a push button. It is a toggle switch that is also bronze. Hope this helps.
26537
I've always used my units in the Push Button mode...simply due to battery lifespan. I'm coming up on a year using the same batteries.
2007126
No. Manual on, timed off. 30 min, 3 hours or 6 hours upon a human pushing the button.E.G. I used it for a lamp at work. When I arrive, I push the button and its on for 6 hours. On Saturdays, it stays off.
1594681
We had 2. First died with bad switch in 3 months..Second died in 5 months and company refused to send a new one. That second one a different switch and it also failed..
1000282
Depending on what you are using it for I would also add (even though you didn't ask) that sometimes the button doesn't keep the LED on unless you keep your finger or thumb on it. I have had several of these. I can't figure out why. Sometimes it's right out of the box, other times after changing the batteries, sometimes after dropping it and putting batteries back in. The switch (inside the compartment area where batteries go) always seems to work but when you pop it back together it still doesn't stay on. I think it's just the quality of the product because the switch on some seems looser so I am guessing it's from just mass production (you get a few duds). Worth the price with the free shipping though. Depending on what you are using it for I would also add (even though you didn't ask) that sometimes the button doesn't keep the LED on unless you keep your finger or thumb on it. I have had several of these. I can't figure out why. Sometimes it's right out of the box, other times after changing the batteries, sometimes after dropping it and putting batteries back in. The switch (inside the compartment area where batteries go) always seems to work but when you pop it back together it still doesn't stay on. I think it's just the quality of the product because the switch on some seems looser... » Read More Depending on what you are using it for I would also add (even though you didn't ask) that sometimes the button doesn't keep the LED on unless you keep your finger or thumb on it. I have had several of these. I can't figure out why. Sometimes it's right out of the box, other times after changing the batteries, sometimes after dropping it and putting batteries back in. The switch (inside the compartment area where batteries go) always seems to work but when you pop it back together it still doesn't stay on. I think it's just the quality of the product because the switch on some seems looser so I am guessing it's from just mass production (you get a few duds). Worth the price with the free shipping though. « Show Less