I bought this (3001 multi-setting) to try to solve the old problem of the wife leaving the curling iron or cloths iron on problem. She often is circling back home, calling home or just worries all day if verification of turn off isn't confirmed. I also bought the 3002 which just has 1hour and off, I prefer the 3002 (single 1 hr setting) for the intended purpose. On the 3001 you have to hit the button several times to turn on and off. You have options "HOLD", "1 hr", "2 hrs", "4 hrs" and "8 hrs". So you have to keep pushing the button until it is at the duration you want and then if you want to turn it off prior to the time remaining you have to hit the button past all the settings that are after the setting you chose. I will use the 3001 for something like the Christmas tree or holiday decorations where you might want them on for 4 to 8 hours. Simple Touch C30001 Auto Shut-Off Safety Outlet, Multi Setting
This is a good product that I use with a crockpot. The product is low priced and simple to use. You press a button to allow 1 hr, 2 hr, 4 hr, 8 hr, or a continuous power supply. The selected setting is identified with a small light. A minor issue is that sometimes a button press does not change the setting and the button has to pressed a second time. Another minor issue is that the writing showing the duration of power supply is small and difficult to read. A third minor issue is that the first setting should be the safest setting e.g. 1 hour not the the continuous power setting.
This unit does what it says, but I don't like that the first button press is 'always-on' and requires multiple presses to get the time options, and you have to hope you got the correct one, and the button is buried. I bought a Belkin unit which I like more because the first button press gets you the pre-set time, and the button is easier, and there is a half-hour setting which is what I use.
This is a good little timer I have been using it for 7 months in my wood shop to control my compresser and a hot plate. I do not have to worry about turning these tools off at the end of a work session.
Works as described. At the moment, the best price for one of these items is at SIM Supply. The same thing is sold under different manufacturer names (e.g., Woods Import, Woods, Simple Touch). Here is the same product by a different manufacturer on amazon: Digital Countdown Timer.
Here is some info on the back of the unit, in case it is helpful to you:
TM-037
E211835
125Vac, 60Hz, 15A
1000W tungsten
1/4 HP motor
UL listed, made in china
The top of the unit is warm to the touch after it has been plugged into the wall (even when nothing is plugged into it).
Mine powers an indoor water fountain (so I can turn the fountain "on" for an hour or two, and I don't have to worry about forgetting to turn it off). It's especially helpful if I want to fall asleep to the sounds of the fountain, but don't want the fountain to run all night long.
I bought two C30001 auto shut-off outlets and one controls the under-shelf lighting for my computer table and the other I use for charging my drill batteries. I needed a one-time shut-off between 2hrs and 6 hrs for my batteris. I burnt up 3 batteries already and this small timer is perfect for the job and works great. I'll probably buy another soon. The red light stays on until it automaticly shuts off at 1, 2, 4, and 8 hrs choices. It also has permanent "on" and "off" positions. I had to check the internet to find a device this nice. I recommend this to anyone that needs a preset one-time timer above 1 hr periods. So far my 2 works great after 1 month.
This is an unusual, simple, and very useful product, which can shut off e.g. a stereo 1, 2, or 4 hours after a particular timed setting. This can save energy or, for example, be used with tube amplifiers, which don't like to be on all the time.
I came across this item while looking for a digital
AC wall timer with a countdown timer feature to use
with our toaster oven. These days almost all small
appliances instruct the user to unplug them when not
in use and this seemed to be the perfect answer.
After receiving it however, i was unhappy to find that
it has a "hold" feature which is a continuous "on" setting.
Not only does it have this setting, but it's on the first
press of the button. For the "1 hr" setting, you have to
push the button twice. This sort of takes away from the whole
idea you're buying this item....to AUTOMATICALLY turn the
plugged-in device off after a preset amount of time.
This device should only have the timed settings. If the
manufacturer absolutely HAD to include a continuous setting,
it should have been the LAST button press. That way you KNOW
you're selecting it. Everyone in my family were pressing the button
once thinking that was the 60 min setting and wondering why it never
turned off. The red LED's that indicate the time chosen, are quite
visible, but the labels are not.
Operationally, it did work as advertised.
I did return it (without any problem) to Amazon and purchased
the C30002 single setting (1 hr) model. - Outlet - Timer Switch'
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