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24-Hour Indoor Plug-In Basic Mechanical Timer

$6.98
  • Designed with an override switch for manual use
  • Compatible with LED, CFL, and incandescent light bulbs
  • Suitable for seasonal lights, lamps, and portable fans
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The Defiant indoor basic timer is ideal for lamps, seasonal lights and portable fans. Programmable in 30-minute intervals with multiple daily settings and includes a convenient override switch for manual use. Equipped with 1 polarized outlet and works with CFL, LED and incandescent light bulbs. Indoor use only. ETL listed and backed by 1-year limited warranty.

Highlights

  • Automate a lamp, seasonal lightsor or small appliances - saving your time, money and energy
  • Programmable in 30-minute intervals - turns light source on/off at any desired time daily
  • 1 polarized outlet - intended for indoor use only
  • Electrical ratings: 125VAC, 15 Amp Resistive, 1250-Watt Tungsten, 1/2 HP motor
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Product Information

Internet # 320487027

Model # TM-022

Store SKU # 544068

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Specifications

Details

Amperage (A)

15 A

Color Family

White

Indoor/Outdoor

Indoor

Package Quantity

1

Returnable

90-Day

Safety Rating

Not Protected

Timer Type

Mechanical

Voltage (V)

125 V

Warranty / Certifications

Certifications and Listings

ETL Listed

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year

Questions & Answers

Will this handle the initial surge of a small portable freezer?
ByAug 13, 2026
1 Answer | 
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No

By|Aug 16, 2026


    Pins up off?
    ByMay 29, 2026
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    Yes

    By|May 29, 2026


      Can I use this with a 1,500W quartz heater?
      ByDec 17, 2025
      1 Answer | 
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      Thanks for your question. It can be used with a 1500W quartz heater.

      By|Dec 19, 2025


        how can I setting for night or day light.
        ByDec 7, 2025
        1 Answer | 
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        Thanks for your question. Please follow the steps below which you can also find it in the instruction manual: 1 . TIMER SEGMENT BUTTONS: Using your finger, a pen or a screwdriver, pull up all the segments that correspond to the required OFF period. For the required ON period, make sure the segments are pushed down. Each segment represents 30 minutes. 2. ROTATING TIMER DIAL: This dial can only be turned clockwise. It points to the current time of day on the Time Readout. 3. TIME READOUT: Displays each hour of the day (night time hours are shown with a shaded background, while daylight hours are shown with white). 4. MASTER SWITCH:TIMERON=Activates timer controlof the device being used, OUTLET ON-overrides the timer and enables normal use of the outlet.

        By|Mar 3, 2026

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          What are the basics to setting this timer🤣?
          ByNov 18, 2025
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          Hi Joyce, There is an instruction manual in the package showing how to operate. Here are the steps for your reference. 1. TIMER SEGMENT BUTTONS: using your finger, a pen or a screwdriver, pull up all the segments that correspond to the required OFF period. For the required ON period, make sure the segments are pushed down. Each segment represents 30 minutes. 2. ROTATING TIMER DIAL: This dial can only be turned clockwise. It points to the current time of day on the Time Readout. 3. TIME READOUT: Displays each hour of the day(night time hours are shown with a shaded background, while daylight hours are shown with white). 4. MASTER SWITCH: TIMER ON - Activates timer control of the device being used. OUTLET ON - overrides the timer and enables normal use of the outlet. Thank you

          By|Nov 19, 2025


            The timer aspect doesn’t seem to be working- doesn’t rotate time never changes. Is there something I could be doing wrong or is it just broken?
            ByNov 10, 2025
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            I'm taking a wild guess here. There is a switch that says Timer and then outlet. I would assume that the timer only advances while in the timer mode.

            By|Nov 18, 2025


              Does this timer work with LED holiday string lights? I plugged mine string lights in, but they do not work (even on continuous mode)
              ByOct 27, 2025
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              Dear Customer, the timer does work with string lights. Please try it with other electrical devices to see if it works. If does, please follow with instructions on the manual and try again. If not, it might be defective. please contact THD for return or our customer service at customerserviceus@yaling.com Thank you

              By|Oct 28, 2025


                Although it says 110V, I am wondering if it can also be use for 220 volts. Please advise. Thanks.
                BySep 25, 2025
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                Hi David,good question! The timer can only be used for 110V. Do not use for 220V. Thank you

                By|May 11, 2026

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                  By all rights it should not be able to be plugged in to a 220 outlet.

                  By|May 11, 2026

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                    4.2 out of 5

                    • 4.2 out of 1,212 reviews
                    • 64% recommend this product
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                    I put up some shelves in the attic for our plants when we take them inside when it gets too cold, and I bought the timers for the lights for the plants. They're easy to use and work great.
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                    This is so convenient for the holiday season! Just set the timer, select times (in 30 minutes increments) to have the lights on/off.
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                    Added to our Xmas trees - they turn on before I get in in the am and turn off at 10pm. I will be using with all of our lamps in the home. Super convenient.
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                    Works for me.
                    This is a neat little timer. I brought 3 of them to use for Xmas lights for indoor windows. The written instructions that came with the timer was hard for me to understand. However, someone made a step by step UTube video shows how to set it up. They work great.
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                    The time never moved on the timer. I set it for a certain time and when the light did not come on, I checked the timer and it was still set for the time I set it on.
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                    Low cost option for a timer if you just need a simple on/off se t up. It' s turn on / off everday at the same time. Easy to set up
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                    It works OK I had one of them to stop. I don’t know why but they’re OK.
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                    Hey, live in a 57 unit Senior Housing Complex with many E Bikes which cannot be left plugged in over night checked by security. Therefore, this timer will provide the option of charging two bikes with an automatic disconnect...without the owner having to return to the storage to unplug.
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                    Ideal for customers who want simple, reliable indoor lighting control, ensuring energy savings.
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