Aube by Honeywell TI035 U Solar Programmable Timer Switch White

Timer switch turns lights on and off based on sunrise/sunset in your area. You don't have to spend hours adjusting the programmed on and off times on a light switch timer as the seasons change. Program your lights or appliances to turn on at sunset based specifically on your area with the Aube Solar Timer Switch 2400W, an attractive timer switch that can control incandescent, halogen or fluorescent lighting or even a 1-HP motor. Need to find something quickly late at night? No problem: The Aube Solar Timer Switch 2400W offers a manual override, which enables the load to be turned on and off without affecting the programming. A Decora-style wall plate is not included. Mount the Aube Solar Timer Switch 2400W onto a standard single or multi-gang electrical box. Program your city's longitude and latitude based on the included guide, and the Aube Solar Timer Switch 2400W will make sure your lights are on when you get home after dark. It even adjusts automatically for Daylight Saving Time if you live in an applicable zone. Programs are protected against a power failure by a pre-installed rechargeable battery. You can take advantage of optional on and off settings to turn lights on at a specific time and off at sunrise, as an example. Additional features include an LCD that shows the time, day and load status.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Work Just Fine for Florescent Light
I have installed this switch for about 4 weeks now. I used it to control a compact florescent light in the front porch. It has worked flawlessly.

By following the instruction sheet, the installation and programing were done easily enough.

Pro: Solar feature that automatically adjust sun set and sun up time is great.

Con: Pricey. No back light. The back light would be a big help during the programming. I wished there was a back light that can be turned on/off.

5 Stars Excellent Option Instead of Photocell
I bought one. I liked so much I bought two more. This appears to be a very good switch that accurately tracks sunrise and sunset. And yes, the battery backup does seem to work well to keep the program if power is lost.

It also operates well with compact florescent lights. Most photocells will not do this. I do wish the color was more white like Cooper Electical plates, etc. Instead the "white" is more of a bone color. But I highly recommend. I think it will pay for itself in four months. I always forget to cut off the outside lights.

One comment is that the longitude must have a negative sign to get the correct sunrise or sunset. If you want the lights to come on slightly before sunset you can bias the time by entering another latitude or longitude.

4 Stars Easy to program but no battery back-up
This unit was much easier to program than the Intermatic timer switch. Unlike the Intermatic, you can simply enter your latitude and longitude which are provided in the instructions. The instructions were MUCH easier than the Intermatic timer. The buttons are easier to press and nicely spaced. It works well w. CFL bulbs w. no flicker when turned off. Corrects for daylight savings time. However, this unit has no battery back-up so if you lose power, you will probably have to reprogram. Can be programmed to turn on at dusk and off at dawn everyday. It can also be programmed to turn on at different times on a day to day basis. It corrects for daylight savings time as well. Wiring was a breeze. Excellent product. Would have given it 5 stars if it had a battery back-up.

5 Stars a move to Aube
I gave up on the Intermatic timers and after checking out timers on line, got two Aube T1034A-3W timers. They were simple to install and the programming wasn't too difficult at all.

Unlike the Intermatic timers, the aube units are very flush and do not stick out from the faceplate.

The manual may be a bit confusing, but a quick reread results in it making sense. I'll be watching to see how well the timers operate over the long haul. Someone noted that there is no battery backup -- the memory, so they save, holds programming for 30 days.

My initial thought is that the move to Aube was definitely worth it!

5 Stars Great timer
This is a great timer. It was pretty easy to install, and it works great. Some folks might want a backlight, but I did not want to call attention to the switch as it runs our front porch light. We have not had a problem with a compact fluorescent bulb in the light.

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