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Questions and Answers for Defiant 24-Hour Plug-In Basic Timer

  • Automate a lamp, seasonal lights, or small appliances
  • Turns light source on/off at any desired times daily
  • Programmable in 30-minute intervals

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How many watts does this timer consume when it is operating?
ByJan 11, 2014
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Does not get warm so must use nearly nothing.

By|May 4, 2023

    Sorry Don't know but it can't be much- I have about 12 pf them All over the house

    By|May 3, 2023


      Can this timer be used for a crock pot set on low?
      BySep 15, 2013
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      Don't see why not.

      By|May 2, 2023

        yes but time is not accurate down to the minute

        By|May 3, 2023

          Yes it would since its a timer for anything you plug in.

          By|May 2, 2023

            Absolutely... This is just a basic on off switch set on a specific time schedule. It will not affect the setting on the Crock Pot.

            By|May 3, 2023

              As long as your crock pot does not have the third prong on it's plug this should work. The device does not work with devices with the ground prong. I am not sure if the extra power running through the timer for the crock pot will blow a fuse or anything inside the timer though. Hope this helps!

              By|Nov 13, 2013

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              Yes

              By|May 2, 2023


                it is just programable for 24 hours? our can i program it for 7 days
                ByAug 23, 2013
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                Isn't is cool how Homedepot.com has the user manual right on this product's online page so you could just look up questions like this? See: http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/pdfImages/5f/5f7607e4-70ce-473f-bde8-04d47f5c11d2.pdf

                By|May 4, 2023

                  You can not set it to where it will automatically shut off after 7 days. BUT, if you leave it plugged in it can run continuously for 24 hours or you can just have something running for a certain amount of hours during each day within that 7 day period. Hope this answers your question.

                  By|May 2, 2023

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                    24hrs timer setting.

                    By|May 2, 2023

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                      only 24 hours, you can not pre-program for a week

                      By|May 4, 2023

                        just 24 hours one day

                        By|May 3, 2023

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                          24 hours. But leave it plugged in it to keep the same hours for as many days as you like.

                          By|May 2, 2023

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                            Hi Mike, Thank you for your question. According to the MFG, The 15119 timer has a 24 hour cycle. Once it has been programmed it will repeat the same on and off times every day. If you are wanting to set up programs that are different depending on the day of the week I would suggest you use a digital 7-day timer such as the GE 15079 or GE 15089 plug in timers. Hope this helps.

                            By|May 2, 2023

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                            This device can only program on/off for 24 hours. You cannot specify different times for different days of the week.

                            By|Nov 13, 2013


                            I followed the instructions, but it doesn't work. The dial doesn't rotate when plugged in. The light turns on when I rotate the dial myself onto the pushed down pins.
                            ByFeb 18, 2013
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                            Did you turn the dial first to the correct time of day? If the dial doesn't rotate, maybe something is wrong and you need to exchange the timer. I've had mine for at least 6 mos or more and it works fine. If there's a power outage, I've had to reset the correct time of day on the timer and then it works properly again.

                            By|May 2, 2023

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                              You have to push down on the clips for the hours you want your lights or devices on. Pull up on the clips for the hours that you want them off. If the dial does does rotate take it back to home depot and exchange it for a new one. You should hear a clicking sound as the dial is turning. Also make sure your device is set to timer. Thats a lever on the top of the device.

                              By|May 2, 2023

                                The order of the steps to set the timer seems to be important. If you raise or lift all the timer tabs (half hour increments) and then press down the ones for the range of time you want the lamp to be on (making sure your lamp is turned on already), then set the time to the current time with the dial on the timer (and it will be the general time--it's not a precise to the minute device, and it only rotates in one direction). Then plug in your lamp to the timer and your timer to the wall. It worked fine on all 6 timers I purchased.

                                By|May 2, 2023

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                                  Look on the top of the timer. There is a slide button to set it: "timer on" or "outlet on". For the timer to work make sure to slide the button to "timer on". If that doesn't work, return it.

                                  By|May 2, 2023

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                                    I don't think the dial is able to be turned, you just push the pins down corresponding to the "on" and "off" times - for example, if you're "on" time is 10PM and your "off" time is 6AM, you would press down all the pins between 10PM and 6AM.

                                    By|May 2, 2023


                                      This my my second timer first one started making this sound so I thought it is broken got a second one and this one started making buzzing sound too.
                                      ByDec 2, 2012
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                                      gET A NEW ONE. i HAVE 12 OF THEM AND DID NO HAVE THAT ISSUE

                                      By|May 3, 2023

                                        Hi Sonia, Thank you for your question. According to the manufacturer,This particular timer does make a sound as it has a motor. A digital timer would possibly suit your needs better. Hope this helps.

                                        By|May 2, 2023

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                                        Mine doesn't make any sound at all.

                                        By|May 2, 2023

                                          I bought two of these timers at the same time. One is fairly noisy like an egg timer that you wind up. The other is quiet, and makes no notable noise. I would say that if the sound is like a spring powered egg timer it's safe to use, BUT I am not an expert in any way.

                                          By|Nov 13, 2013

                                          The old ones like this one that I have all make a low buzzing sound. (Some people, I guess, don't notice it so much.) Some buzzing is normal for these and does not indicate that it's unsafe.

                                          By|May 4, 2023

                                            It doesn't matter the size light bulb. The light bulb is in the lamp, not the timer. The light bulb should be compatible with your lamp. I don't know about any buzzing sound. I have two of these timers, neither makes a buzzing sound/noise. I've had them for a couple of months.

                                            By|May 2, 2023


                                              Is this timer UL rated?
                                              ByNov 26, 2012
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                                              Yes

                                              By|May 2, 2023

                                                Yes... there is a square, copper colored "UL Listed" sticker on the back to the left of the outlet prongs.

                                                By|May 2, 2023

                                                  Hi Jim, Thank you for your question. This model is :UL Listed 1-UL Listed Hope this helps.

                                                  By|May 2, 2023

                                                  Yes

                                                  By|May 4, 2023


                                                    The p/n 15119 has the outlet for the lamp on the side. Is there a timer of this size with outlet for a lamp on the top or bottom of timer device? If so what is brand and part number?
                                                    ByNov 11, 2012
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                                                    Hello LP, I'm not sure which timer that has the outlet on top, none of the timers on the website show the back side where the prongs are located. I added 2 links below for your consideration, one suggestion is to replace your outlet with a rotating outlet, the other suggestion is to use an converter, this allows you to change the orientation of how you plug in something, in between the plug and the outlet.

                                                    By|May 2, 2023


                                                    What is the highest Wattage light bulb this device can use?
                                                    BySep 24, 2011
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                                                    Hi Joe1954, Thank you for your question. This timer is rated for use with up to 500 watts tungsten filament light bulb. If more wattage is needed, Heavy Duty Timers are also available – here is an option for a timer that is rated for 1250 Watts: Model # 15075 I have attached the product link for your reference. Hope this information helps.

                                                    By|May 2, 2023

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                                                    The total current that this device and handle is 15A. If you plug in only one bulb then at 120V the highest wattage is 120X15 = 1800W.

                                                    By|May 2, 2023

                                                      500, assuming they are compensating for the start-up inruch with tungsten bulbs. Otherwise it should be 1500 per the amperage rating.

                                                      By|May 2, 2023

                                                        WHAT? The light bulb doesn't plug into the timer. Light bulb needs to be compatible with your lamp, not the timer. If your lamp allows up to a 60w light bulb, then that's what you use.

                                                        By|May 2, 2023

                                                          100 Watts

                                                          By|May 2, 2023