Leviton VPT24-1PZ Vizia 24-Hour Programmable Indoor Timer Reviews

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Pros:

Clear installation instructions.

Easy to program the automatic sunset/sunrise times.

Informative display.

Built-in rechargeable backup battery; no need to replace disposable batteries.

Works well with LED bulbs (I am using an INCU7W 7W LED bulb). See below.

Cons:

Pricey (I have seen timers for about $25).

No long-term experience with the built-in rechargeable battery.

Display is difficult to read unless the backlight is on.

Notes:

1. If you want to use the automatic sunset/sunrise time to control a load, you need to perform 3 steps: program the time/date, set your latitude and longitude, and finally set one on/off event.

2. My previous timer, an Intermatic EJ500 timer, did not turn off the power completely when it should have been off. This problem became evident when I replaced an incandescent bulb with a LED bulb. The LED bulb would blink every few seconds while the timer was in the "off" position. I did not notice it when I used an incandescent bulb because the latter needs much more power to generate light than the LED bulb. The blinking did not consume much power, but many guests told me that my light is burnt out. The problem was rectified by installing the Leviton VPT24.

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I bought the Leviton because it was the only timer switch I could find that changed sunset times and was available in light almond color. The switch comes packaged with ivory, light almond, and white faceplates. It has 5 wires on the back (one each for: power, load, neutral, ground, and 3-way switch operation). Instructions were clear and the switch installed easily. Because the switch is a little big, the directions recommend a switch box 2.5 inches in depth.

Programming was not difficult since the directions are very good (IMHO), but it was not intuitive and the directions are a must have. There are two setup options, pro and standard. The standard setup is conisderably simpler and basically is used if you only want to do time-on and time-off programming. If you want to take advantage of the switches sunset, sunrise, and daylight savings time options you will need to perform the Pro setup. I can't imagine why someone would pay the extra money for this switch and then not use the solar functions. I programmed the switch in about 5 minutes and it came on perfectly at "sunset" for my lattitude/longitude. With the built in battery I'm hoping I'll never have to program the switch again.

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Bought 4 of these to control outside lights. Nice product. Easy to install and simple to program. Directions were clear and easy to follow. The ability to change the color was a nice feature. Two gotcha's -you need power in the box, and if you want to use as a three-way switch you need the companion Leviton VP0SR-10Z. This will not work with a standard three-way switch.

Update after 11 months of use -one of the 4 units I installed failed after 11 months. When it fails the light remains off and cannot be turned on. This has a 5 year warranty. I'll post an update and let you know how much of a hassle it is to return it and get a replacement.

Update on failed unit - I returned it at my expense to the address provided by Leviton in the instructions along with a brief description of the problem. I received a brand new replacement about 4 weeks later.

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I needed an astronomical timer in Light Almond, so this was the default choice. The lede is that this timer installs easy, has easy-to-understand program options, and works great.

Having installed and used another brand of astronomic timer in the past, this was a very familiar process. It's a simple matter of connecting up all of the wiresthe hardest part of the whole job is tucking the wires back into the box. The two main things to watch for in the installation are: 1) You must have a neutral at the box and 2) You must know which is the "line" side and which is the "load" side of the hot wire.

Programming is straightforward and simple, and accomplishes my dusk-to-dawn mission. I can see where others might want a little more flexibility in the offset function, but up to 50 programmable events can make up for most of that.

Operation is simple as well. The timer has an easy to read display and the faceplate acts as a manual switch, if manual operation is ever necessary. I have 3 of these in operation, with the longest just 6 weeks old, so I can't give a complete grade on reliability, but I haven't had any problems so far.

Leviton has a couple of interesting quirks in their timer compared to the competition, but if you do your research beforehand, you will know exactly what you are getting with this timer. And, as I said, Leviton is the only company that makes an astronomic timer in Light Almond, so I was pleasantly surprised that my only choice was a good choice!

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Installed this less than 6 months and then had a power outage. The unit flashes non-stop. Researched online and found others having the same problem. Off to the electrical supply store to buy a different brand. No place to replace a battery if it has one. :(