Leviton 612-6230M-W Decora 30-15-10-5 Preset Minute Electronic Timer, White
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Leviton 612-6230M-W Decora 30-15-10-5 Preset Minute Electronic Timer, White
Customer Review: Leviton Timer switch review
Summary: 4 Stars
Having now fitted this timer switch, it works fine. I use it for a bathroom extractor fan
To be sure of being able to have room to fit the timer and all the wires I bought an extra deep receptacle box. It was pretty obvious that a regular receptacle box would have been too shallow. The timer has four wires and four wire nuts are included in the package. It can be a bit tricky getting the wire nuts to grip as the timer wires are multi-strand and I was using standard solid single wire household cable for the feed and supply to the fan. In the end I couldn't get the a wire nut to secure the ground wire connection so I soldered them and wrapped them in electrician's tape.
The timer offers times of 5, 10,15 and 30 minutes. There's an button to turn it off too; good if you want to just stop the fan there and then or select a different time delay.
In conclusion, I recommend this switch.
Customer Review: Leviton fan timer switch
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a high quality switch that I installed for my bathroom fan. It is very easy to install and convenient - the timer can be set at 30, 15, 10, and 5 minutes (once turned on, the time increments can be reset to more or less minutes at any time simply by pressing the desired button).
Just make sure that you buy the 20 amp switch (#6230 for 30-minute switch and #6215 for 15-minute switch)if you are using this to control a fan (the 5 amp switch won't work).
Definitely an energy saver!
Customer Review: Leviton timer switch
Summary: 5 Stars
Great timer; easy to install. Saves on electricity as fan is on a timer and can't be accidently left run all day. We have four of these in our home and haven't had any troubles.Customer Review: Made in China. Failed in two years. Replacement still running!
Summary: 3 Stars
Original review: My Leviton 6230M bathroom timer switch survived 2 years of moderate use -- once or twice a day -- before it failed to operate the fan. The LEDs still light up and count down, but there is no juice on the blue switched-output wire so I guess the timer circuit is okay but the relay is fried. Two years is not bad for a switch made in China, I suppose. At the moment I have installed a simple on/off switch while I search for a reliable replacement.
Update: After failing to find a viable alternative, I purchased two more of these timer switches (one as a spare). The one I installed has been running well for over 2 years now, and I have yet to use the spare. I have given it two more stars.
Note that there is now a newer replacement: http://www.amazon.com/Leviton-LTB30-1LZ-Countdown-Required-Assembled/dp/B002WTC91K/ref=dp_ob_title_hi
Customer Review: Nice looking and useful switch
Summary: 5 Stars
This switch does exactly as advertised. It really looks nice once installed. I have one for every exhaust vent in my home. Never have to worry about the kids or myself using the fans because they turn themselves off automatically. Easy to install. Make sure that you have a neutral wire in your box or you will not be able to use this unit.