Don't come home to a dark or cold house. Program your lights or portable heater to turn on automatically at specific times with the Programmable Receptacle Timer, an attractive timer switch that can control heavy-duty loads up to 15 amps. Easily record up to 14 programs, with a total of 98 on/off events, which can be programmed daily or weekly. Need to find something quickly late at night? No problem: The Programmable Receptacle Timer offers a manual override, which enables the load to be turned on and off without affecting the programming.Simple Installation Installation couldn't be easier - just plug it in! The timer may be used for a any 110 volt AC device up to 15 amps. Enter the date and time and then your 14 programs, and the Programmable Receptacle Timer will make sure your lights or appliances are on when you want. Programs are protected against a power failure by pre-installed back-up batteries. Additional features include an LCD that shows the time, day and load status. Similar timer functions for lighting only are also available as built-in wall switches, like the 500-watt Aube Solar Time Switch or 2400-watt Aube Solar Time Switch, which use your city's coordinates to determine the sunset and sunrise each day, adjusting automatically as the year passes. The Programmable Receptacle Timer is designed with only one outlet, but you can take advantage of its heavy-duty 15 amp load rating by plugging in a PowerSquid Power Multiplier, allowing you to operate many devices on the same timer program.