Mechanical timers will eventually wear and break. Digital is the only way to go. These two have been in service for 3yrs and i have a couple intermatic dt1 and dt7 near 20yrs old.

I like the multiple on/off features {20} of the timers shown. A short "on" time is important too, and these offer a one minute on time which is great for an ebb/flo system where multiple flooding daily is needed. They can handle pretty much anything that a normal breaker/elec line can deliver without overheating, and neither has ever missed a beat. I replace the backup battery once yearly.

I even accidently plugged on of my dt1 timers into a 220 outlet for a couple of hrs once, and it got warm but, is still inservice, and being able to handle higher than normal voltage is a good sign of a well made product. Idiot proof, so to speak.

I would like to see a timer at the same price of these {about $20} that had a switch that would allow them to be used with either 220v or 110v.:thumbsup:
oldnslow Reviewed by oldnslow on . What do you like and would like in a timer ? Just want to know what would you like to see in a timer ? Also what options in a timer ? Power handling ? Seems to be a gray area what people would like ect. I program and build control systems with PLC's and will be using them in my setup. Rating: 5