Question 1

If the large button acts as an on/off switch (bypassing the timer functions), wouldn't this defeat the purpose of a timer switch for anyone unaware?

Accepted Answer

Holding it lets you override the timer and leave it on indefinitely say if you needed the light on while installing tile and didn't want to hassle with hitting the button over and over.

Hitting a timed button or the power button returns it to normal timed function.

Question 2

so is there a way to activate the switch to leave it on until I decide to turn it off ?

Accepted Answer

The spec sheet reads it has HOLD but mine would not work out of box.  The one I ended up with you turn the fan on then hold the switch and it stays on. Push switch again and it shuts off.

Question 3

Why does the description say its not recommended for a bedroom?   I want to crawl in bed and a few minutes later my lights shut off!

Accepted Answer

The dark little rectangles that you see (seven of them) on the switch are blue leds that are on continuously.  The main switch on the bottom of the unit and the delay time switch that you choose (I chose five minutes.) are very bright.  The other five lights are dim.  There is no way to turn them off.  Your bedroom will be well lit up if this switch is installed in the room.  Our solution was to hang a hook above the switch and place a hanging pot holder on it to cover the leds.  I wish the manufacturer would have given the purchaser a method to disable the leds.

Question 4

Does it show how much time is remaining or does the LED only stay on for the original timer you set?

Accepted Answer

I set my timer to 10 minutes and then checked it after a little more than 5 minutes.  It still showed the 10 minute timer light on and did not drop to the 5 minute so I would say it remains on the original set timer.

ASIN	B00IB0ZJXE
Actuator Type	Push Button
Best Sellers Rank	#5,946 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #5 in Wall Timer Switches
Brand Name	ENERLITES
Circuit Type	1-way
Color	White
Connectivity Protocol	4: Wiring Required: Hot, Neutral, Ground, Load, Standard AC Electrical Connectivity
Connector Type	Wire Leads
Contact Material	Copper
Contact Type	Normally Open
Control Method	Push Button
Controller Type	Standard AC Electrical Control, Wiring Required: Hot, Neutral, Ground, Load
Current Rating	15 Amps
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (6,904)
Global Trade Identification Number	00883951412838
Included Components	Countdown timer switch, Screws, Installation Instructions, Wire Covers
International Protection Rating	IP00
Item Dimensions	1.7 x 1.47 x 2.75 inches
Item Type Name	ENERLITES Countdown Timer Switch for bathroom fans and household lights, 1-5-10-15-20-30 Min Settings with Manual Override, Always On Blue LED, Neutral Wire Required, UL Listed, HET06A-R-W, White
Item Weight	0.01 Ounces
Lower Temperature Rating	32 Degrees Fahrenheit
Manufacturer	Top Greener Inc
Material Type	Plastic, Polycarbonate Thermoplastic, Steel
Model	HET06A-R-W
Mounting Type	Embedded
Number of Items	1
Number of Positions	1
Operating Voltage	120 Volts (AC)
Operation Mode	ON-OFF-ON
Specification Met	UL Listed
Switch Type	Push Button
Terminal	Button
UPC	883951412838
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Upper Temperature Rating	131 Degrees Fahrenheit
Wattage	800 watts

Enerlites HET06A 1-5-10-15-20-30 Minutes Preset In-Wall Countdown Timer Switch, w Decorator Wall Plate, White

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