IntermaticTN111K 15-Amp Indoor Timer - Versatile 24-Hour Control - Easy Manual Override and Single 2-Prong Design (2 Pack)

So happy to find these! They are the easiest to set of all the timers I've tried over the years, and they work just fine.

Mechanical timers are a tried and true method of giving your home the appearance of being home, thus deterring break-ins while on vacation. This timer, from Intermatic is very straightforward and easy to operate. I don’t even think it came with instructions. Certainly doesn’t need any. Color-coded pegs mark on and off cycles for two periods of the day. I suppose, you could add another set of pegs or two for multiple on-off cycles. Everything works with a simple mechanical switch that is tripped each time a peg comes around. It couldn’t be any simpler.I like the color-coded pegs and grey on white / white on grey settings for AM or PM. Pretty fail-safe. I do recommend, though, setting your timer and doing a trial run before you leave your home unoccupied, so you can test your time settings for accuracy. In addition to lamps and lights, these timers can control radios and television to simulate daily activities or calm pets while you’re at work.The Intermatic Indoor Timers come in a convenient 2-pack, which I guarantee is better than buying one singular timer. I would also like to see 3-pack and 4-pack bundles. All in all, Intermatic Timers are trouble-free, a good value, and do come with an excellent warranty if needed.If you found this review helpful, take a moment to click YES below. ~ SB

The seller was Amazon. I paid 15 bucks including shipping. The item was used like new; it was still sealed in its original packaging.I've used these Intermatic timers for years. They work well, are easy to set/adjust, keep time well, and last a long time (more than 10 years of daily use).They are better than the Tork timers, because you can manually turn the Intermatic on/off at any time using the switch on the top of the unit, AND it will continue to use your automatic/preset settings. The Tork timers only allow you to manually turn-on PERMANENTLY or "use timer". Also, the Tork timers don't last as long (about 3 years).Intermatic sells different versions of this timer...some 2 prong, some grounded. The model numbers are mostly TN111 and TN311, but one is TN711. A "C" after the model number is a recent model. A "K" after the model number is an even more recent model.

These are great timers. Easy to use and set. I use them to turn on/off lights when I'm not around the house. One timer comes with 4 pins to flip it on/off for two scheduled times. But since this package comes with two timers, you could actually just take the extra pins from the other timer and put them all onto one so that you can set one timer to turn off/on lights at random for total of 4 times throughout night. Makes it appear someone is home for added security.

After less than seven months of operation, one of the timers simply stopped working. It didn't cost a lot, but still this is not acceptable. In shopping for a replacement, I will certainly avoid this brand. I installed the second timer a few days ago and so far it's working. Will not be surprised if it fails too.UPDATE: The unit stopped working AFTER I removed one of the two sets of on/off switches (supplied pre-inserted) because I needed only one daily cycle. I re-installed the second set of switches and now it's working properly. Since the switches are basically mechanical, I can see no reason why you'd need to have both installed. I'll check the fine print of the product packaging to see if this is mentioned. But hey, the more I know about the basic rules of the universe (e.g., quantum entanglement), the less I believe in science and the more I believe in magic.

I was so happy to find these timers on Amazon because they are no longer available at the stores near us. I have used this type for about fifteen years and they work great. The new type of timers they offer at every single store near us are not as good. I like that I can easily override the timer a single time with one quick roll of the switch on the timer! Unfortunately, after a couple years they start to get noisy so I have to replace each one every few years. Seems wasteful and I wish that was not necessary, but I like them so much I am willing to do that.

Nice, simple timer. Can be set for 2 on-off cycles in 24 hours, also has a manual on-off switch. If you do activate the manual switch, the programming will resume at the next cycle. I say "programming", you set on & off times with a peg that physically trips the switch. I have had the TN311 (3 prong version) for years and never had a problem. I've been using both TN111 units for a few weeks now with no problem. If you need to turn something on-off at very specific times, this is not the unit you're looking for (hand wave using the force). These don't have small increments on the clock or timer, only the hour or half-hour. I have it set to turn a table lamp on around sunset and off around 11:30 PM, and it works perfectly.

These are great and superior to the less expensive house brands found at home improvement stores. In particular, incredibly quiet. Every other brand I have tried sound like a ticking time bomb and are very disruptive in a quiet setting. Yes, the trips are separate pieces and can become misplaced but can also be stored in the unit. If only one on/off cycle is required simply place 2 green triggers in sequence, likewise for the red triggers, and the second instance of each will simply go along for the ride. The manual override is easy to access and operate compared to the competition. And they keep great time. Simple and elegant solution to automatically control a lamp.

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Man I love these! So easy to set and forget. The digital ones are crap IMHO and take too long to figure out what you have set. No noise emanating from these and reliable as heck. I actually did some online research before buying this particular brand (I know, for an $11.00 item!) and they were recommended on many sites. The only potential downside is if you lose the little green and red start and stop pins, but you can order them separably if need be. Buy them.

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I bought these to replace a 20-year old Intermatic timer that broke after I accidentally dropped it. I bought another brand from the hardware store but it was junk, the pins that you push in or pull out to set on/off times were so finicky I think just blowing on the timer would push them all in. So I went back to what has worked for me for the last 20 years, the good ol' Intermatic! Simple, easy to set, they will probably last me another 20 years or more!

Uno de los cronometros funciona excelentemente sin embargo uno de ellos no funciona bien es extraño Yaque son super sencillo de manejar. ya he trabajado en otras ocasiones pero de seguro volvería a pedir más. Bien empacado. Justo a tiempo.