Questions and Answers for Intermatic 4-Amp In-Wall Astro Digital Timer

A:  Good morning, this is Selina from Intermatic Consumer Services. Thank you for your question on our EJ500. Yes, this model will fit into a single gang switch box. If you have any questions on the installation or programming of the timer, you can contact our Technical Support team on site who are happy to talk you through the process. You can reach Technical Support by email at techsupport@intermatic.com. Thank you again, we appreciate your business!

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A:  Yes, I was able to install the EJ500 into a single gang metal box - no problems.

A:  The EJ500 uses an electronic switching element ("triac") which is not compatible with the electronics inside many CFL and LED bulbs and the resulting conflict can result in damage to the timer, bulb, or both.

A:  Hello, this switch will work fine for the application. Please call us if you have any other questions at 815-675-7000. Thank you!

A:  Good Morning, the EJ500 is only rated for incandescent bulbs. For all the new style bulbs, use the model ST01. Thank you!

A:  This product has 2- lr44/sr44 batteries.

A:  Per the instruction manual 'Two LR44/SR44 batteries...'

A:  The EJ500 has a maximum load rating of 500 watts and ONLY works with with incandescent lamps (can NOT be used with LED flood lamps), so the flood lights would need to be (a) standard incandescent, and (b) 60 watts each or less. The model ST01 timer, however, has a maximum load rating of 1800 watts (which would allow using eight flood lamps up to 200 watts each) and works with LED bulbs as well and would be a better choice in this application.

A:  In order to answer your question, I would need to know the total wattage of the 8 lights. If the total wattage is less than 1500 watts, then yes it will do the job. If your total wattage is more than 1500 watts, consider changing some of the out to LED lights to get the wattage down and then it will work.

A:  Yes, the timer's load rating is within the circuit rating so this is an appropriate configuration. Please note that the EJ500 is not compatible with and cannot be used to control lighting transformers, compact florescent bulbs, or LED bulbs and can only be used with incandescent bulbs with a minimum wattage of 40W.

A:  Yes, as long as the total wattage on the timer is less than 1500 watts. If it isn't, then consider changing a few bulbs out to LED lights to get the wattage down.

A:  You will get the most accurate answer by calling Intermatic: 1-815-675-7000. You can also email your question by going on their website - www.intermatic.com

A:  Dear Valued HomeDepot Customer, We reached out to the MFG for more information and below is their response. "The replacement for the SS7 would be the model ST01"