Woods 59745 59745WD 24-Hour Mechanical Converts A Wall Light Switch to Timer (White)

Put one of these on the switch for my lights on the front of the garage in 2024. Worked perfectly for 3 years. The spring on the trip tab started getting weak so it wouldn’t always shut off. For 6 bucks I ordered another one. $2.00 a year for a set it and forget it timer? You bet!!!!

I bought this to replace a pricey, but now dead as a door nail, electronic wall mount timer. I saw some good reviews and some poor ones, but owning several reliable but reasonably priced Woods timers I decided to give it a whirl.Well, I’m very glad I did. It was far easier to install than some reviews led me to believe, and the installation instructions were very clear to follow. It doesn’t look as though it will fit in a “Decora” wall plate, but it does, and very neatly too via a clever design trick. It’s super-easy to program, in contrast with the expensive, electronic GE timer it replaced. Sure, I lost the ability to program differently on different days, but I’m glad for reducing my eye strain and thankful for the $ I saved.It’s very well made, too with stranded wires throughout and quality materials. The pins are captive and so cannot be lost.UPDATE: After owning this for several months, I’ve discovered that the internal Clock loses over an hour a day, so completely useless as a security timer. At first, for a while, this timer worked just fine. But gradually it began to run slower, so slow that eventually the lights would come in during the daytime and go off at night. Don’t know if this one is a lemon, or if they’re all pieces of crap

Switch is working really good for me so far, it could be less than precise because of the manual pegs but if you are not concerned about minutes and seconds perfection this is a fine product for you.This product is very easy to install but keep in mind that it will only work if the ground wire is connected.UPDATE Timer is now busted it not only does not keep time but quit working all together do not buy this crap, regret my previous take on this item lesson learned here is that should wait a little while before you post a review online and can confirm 100 percent the effectiveness of the product.

I really like the user interface. No smart phone app required, no arcane programming of some digital widget which was developed by space aliens.I took it apart and found a 22k ohm resistor in series with the motor which limits its operating current to under 1 watt. This is really good.On the down side, there's a small plastic arm which broke off (the screwdriver is pointed at it). If it was a bit stronger the switch would last a lot longer.It's easy for me to replace this switch and they don't cost much. I purchased 2 more and accept that I'll be replacing it every now and then.

I have read quite a few negative reviews but thought I’d give it a try. One of the most mentioned issues was that a wall plate could not be located that fit. I added a photo of the instructions regarding that which I will speak about shortly.The timer arrived packaged well from the manufacturer. All the parts and a few extras were included. My particular timer was white. It did not come with a decorative wall plate.The instructions were clear. Basically put, white to white neutral, black to incoming black hot (source), red to outgoing black(light).I did not notice a ground wire or location nor is there mention of it in the manual.The light switch is also made for a 20Amps and also works with all light bulbs. I have confirmed it works with LEDs, Fluorescent, and incandescent bulbs.The switch contains a 24 hour timer which allows me to effectively set a time section to turn on and off. Currently mine is set to turn on at 7pm and off at 7am as seen in the photo.The position of the current time arrow varies on how you put it back on the timer. Mine actually came pointing to the bottom left and I accidentally reversed it to top right; however, this has not prevented it from coming on at the set time.I believe it to be well built. It does not appear to be cheaply made. With that said, the wires are aluminum stranded.The manual switch that sets the timer off, on timer, and manual on works as designed.The wall plate I used was a 2 switch 1 Decorative wall plate made by Eaton. The instructions state to disassemble the timer by removing the time knob, and the face plate(held by 2 screws). Then you install the light according to the wiring diagram. After that secure the timer in the box. Place the decorative light plate over it and screw the plate to the timer. The opening aligns to the timer as you screw the plate and the timer together. Install the timer face place and secure with the two screws. Replace the knobs. The timer faceplate overlaps and sits on top of the decorative faceplate as seen in the instructions and my attached photo. You do not need to enlarge the decorative face plate opening to get it to install over the timer faceplate.All in all, I have no complaints. I would recommend this timer over the digital 24 hour timers as it functions the same and is less costly. I believe that the switch will last 5+ years. I will be sure to update my review if it fails sooner than expected.Update: 15 April 2020. It’s still running strong. As a matter of fact, I purchased three more. Two of which I am mounting in a vivarium. I still recommend them.

I have owned several of these and prefer mechanical timers after several bad experiences with the digital 7-day variety. If your home is prone to brown-outs or brief black-outs like mine, digital timers frequently need to be reset and their internal circuits seem to be overly sensitive. Mine have either stopped controlling the light after a while or simply become unresponsive to programming. Mechanical options have been the lesser of two evils.This Woods mechanical timer is half the price of many digital timers, is easy to install and even easier to program. However, every single one of these Woods mechanical timers I have had, has failed after about a year of a single on/off cycle per day. The plastic "finger" that is triggered by the rotating wheel, which activates the on/off action, eventually breaks. It is a very flimsy plastic and you would think they would have found a way to replace it with a metal one.This particular timer's "finger" broke during installation and testing on day one. This was my fourth one in three years. I will not be purchasing another one of these. I have an Intermatic brand timer for my front door that has held up for several years, but I have gone through a couple of Intermatic products as well.To be honest, I have not had a single in-wall timer last more than 5 years. I am really only looking for dusk-to dawn operation for those lights, so if you are looking for the same function and don't need fancy on/off scheduling, I suggest avoiding this class of products all together. I plan to explore adding a light sensor to my outdoor lights and move away from using these in-wall timers completely, but after-market sensors can be unsightly for decorative fixture in the front of a home and I do not want to replace the lamps themselves either.

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS PRODUCT! IT WILL NOT LAST LONG ENOUGH TO DO YOU ANY GOOD. JUNK JUNK JUNK ! ! !This would be a great little timer if it was well constructed, but it isn't. I bought two of these and installed them in early March of 2013. They worked perfectly until a crucial little part in BOTH OF THEM broke and rendered them useless. There is a little internal plastic trigger (that can NOT be easily replaced or repaired by the consumer), that allows the timer to turn off and on as set by the owner. After a few months, the tiny part obviously just wears out from the stress of use and breaks. If only the little trigger were made of metal then I suspect this little timer might last indefinitely.Of course they did last long enough to get past the Amazon return policy window, and I'm apparently just stuck with the unworkable junk, and my money down the drain for nothing.*An Important Note ~ I am a long time Amazon customer who has purchased many different items over the past few years, and this is the very first NEGATIVE review that I have ever posted.

Works great to organize my holiday displays

funciona bien, buenos materiales, facil intalación

No noise, easy to set.I used a micro-screwdriver to pry out the plastic center, as a recommended "toothpick" will break.You may need to buy a plastic switch plate (w/large rectangle cutout).Just know pins being out power is OFF, whereas many timers with this setup it's opposite.using dusk-to-dawn solar sensors not always possible under porches, etc., and this works for all the lights as per that switch.

Muy difícil de conectar instrucciones poco claras

Bonne achat - Très facile a programmer

Yes, it only works 11 months, and it broke from the swtich itself.Reason: material aging.