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Belkin Conserve Energy Saving Power Switch F7C016q
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.0
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Product Reliability
28year, stopped working, failed, 2015, died
+29%
-71%
" ... One has already broke after just 2 years, 4 months. ... "
" ... 30-minutes is not quite enough and 3-hours is over-kill. ... "
" ... The second one works, but makes me wonder when it's going to decide to stop working. ... "
" ... It was very lightly used and it kinda sucks that a $15 product lasted me less than two years with light usage. ... "
" ... Purchased two of these in April 2015 ... I noticed in June 2017, that the Belkin auto shut off outlet had ceased functioning properly. ... After several hours and numerous observations it became apparent that the unit had completely failed, and would function only at the 6 hour setting. ... I purchased the exact same Belkin timer in June 2017, and it is defective right out of the box. ... "
" ... The unit shuts off prematurely after a few minutes for all time settings. ... "
" ... JUST bought this and used for two weeks. ... Then it died. ... Died as in won't work AT ALL. ... "
" ... It died after 2 years of minimal usage. ... "
Power Consumption
27energy, electricity, power strip, vampire, conserve
+81%
-19%
" ... Saved $$ on electricity immediately. ... "
" ... We power a lamp in the bathroom with another switch. ... "
" ... I wouldn't use this on something that draws a lot of power like a heater based on some reviews here. ... "
" ... It's a great way to reduce your electric bill. ... "
" ... Great for shutdown those vampire ... "
" ... Hoping it helps with electric bill. ... "
" ... Seems to be working on saving electricity. ... "
" ... I use this to keep my pi power separate from monitor power. ... "
Controls
18button, turn, push, pressing, press the button
+56%
-44%
" ... Well made, the switch lights up when the power is on. ... "
" ... Switch lights up green so you know it's turned on. ... "
" ... It has a nice click action, both tactile and audible, that feels good and is easy to switch. ... "
" ... Easy enough for them to touch the button and turn the lights back on if they choose. ... "
" ... Switch is easy to operate. ... "
" ... Just what I wanted, great value, and easy to use - I can tap the button and my fan comes on. ... "
" ... forgetting to turn things off. ... "
" ... The clear rocker switch lights up with a green glow when the Belkin Power Switch is turned on ... "
Capacity
17use, space heater, work, space heaters, room
+100%
" ... Got 5 in apartment. ... "
" ... This might just save my house from being burned down by my wife. ... "
" ... These are great, have several around house. ... "
" ... I use it with a space heater at work. ... "
" ... This is great for our kid's room. ... "
" ... We have several of these in our home. ... "
" ... These two devices are located upstairs and I'm usually downstairs. ... "
" ... it will be safe when leaving the house in the morning. ... "
Remote
17switch, power, control, turn, outlets
+53%
-47%
" ... Not a super great range on the remote sometimes, but it's awesome! ... "
" ... Just plug in your entertainment system or computers and mount the remote near the wall switch! ... "
" ... Works great and very nice to have the remote feature. ... "
" ... I plugged them into this surge and keep the remote Downstairs. ... "
" ... I have two of these, and they are a fantastic system for having remote switching for power tools, work lights, etc. ... You can use one remote to control multiple power strips, or change the frequency and have individual remotes for each. ... "
" ... It has a remote control switch that you could place at your reach. ... "
" ... The remote function is unique and works well, but the remote itself is a little flimsy. ... "
" ... - 2 outlets always on and 6 others can be turned on/off from the main unit and remote ... - Remote works a good distance away. ... "
Marketplace
17works as advertised, amazon, advertised, sold, order
+76%
-24%
" ... Item just as expected. ... Will order again. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... This works as advertised, is exactly as pictured. ... "
" ... Exactly like advertised ... "
" ... Would order from them again. ... "
" ... EXACTLY AS ADVERTISED. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Ease of Use
16easy, use, switch, simple, makes
+88%
-13%
" ... Easy enough for them to touch the button and turn the lights back on if they choose. ... "
" ... Seems well built and is simple and easy to use. ... "
" ... Switch is easy to operate. ... "
" ... Just what I wanted, great value, and easy to use - I can tap the button and my fan comes on. ... "
" ... Rock solid, dependable, easy to use. ... "
" ... It's nice to use. ... "
" ... Very simple to use. ... "
" ... This makes it easy to turn them on or off without having to unplug them. ... "
Charging
16batteries, outlet, overcharging, ryobi, hours
+94%
-6%
" ... So many uses for this timed outlet plug: I use it in the kitchen for a mini lamp, in addition to charging our phones with it. ... "
" ... It perfect to not leave your charger connected all night, I use this also to other things like heaters. ... "
" ... I never have to worry about overcharging my phone and causing the battery to damage. ... "
" ... I also see a use for cell phones to avoid over charging. ... "
" ... Very useful for plugging charger etc which you can turn off. ... "
" ... Great outlet for plugging in charging devices or to turn on and off wifi. ... "
" ... We charge our phones and tablets every night with the outlet. ... Six hours is plenty to charge everything and we know the charging adapters won't be power on all day. ... "
" ... I was always worried about taking the batteries off the charger right away as they say leaving them on charger can shorten their life. ... "
Features
15light, feature, timer, lights, auto
+80%
-20%
" ... Well made, the switch lights up when the power is on. ... "
" ... Switch lights up green so you know it's turned on. ... "
" ... Works as expected, really love the light that turns on when it is in use, so at night when I'm not using the appliance, I don't forget to turn it off, veru useful ... "
" ... Works well, I like that it has the green light when turned on so you can notice if it's on or off. ... "
" ... Great for places that might not have overhead lighting do you can use the switch. ... "
" ... Another useis for a garage light ... "
" ... I bought two of these Belkin Power Switches to easily switch off appliances totally instead of leaving them in standby mode. ... "
" ... Using it as a switch for my overhead work light so I can keep my multistrip on. ... "
Drying
13leave the house, hair straightener, iron, flat iron, curling irons
+100%
" ... One hour dries a towel just fine (using a LCM Home Fashion 6-Bar Freestanding Towel Warmer, Drying Rack). ... "
" ... I always worry about leaving my hair straightener on. ... "
" ... I suppose it would be good for clothes and curling irons as well as blow dryers. ... "
" ... Great for electronic hair products ... "
" ... Great for hair straightener or curling iron without auto shut off. ... "
" ... I use mine for safety, to switch out a toaster and hair dryer rather than unplugging when I leave the house. ... "
" ... I use it with my iron. ... "
" ... I'll definitely burn fewer surfaces with my curling iron now that I have this. ... "
Product As Described
11works as advertised, advertised, expected, works as expected, works
+100%
" ... Item just as expected. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... This works as advertised, is exactly as pictured. ... "
" ... Exactly like advertised ... "
" ... EXACTLY AS ADVERTISED. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... As described and works great. ... "
Battery Life
11batteries, 6 hours, hours, charging, overcharging
+73%
-27%
" ... I never have to worry about overcharging my phone and causing the battery to damage. ... "
" ... Perfect for what i needed so my battery doesn't overcharge ... "
" ... I ordered several of these as I have lithium batteries for my cordless vacs. ... "
" ... I use this to limit charging time on batteries, Works perfectly on the 3 hour setting. ... "
" ... I also use it for charging batteries on the battery charger ... "
" ... I like using it for various chargers that I don't want to leave on for more than a few hours. ... "
" ... Save my iPhone battery life. ... "
Hair
10hair, unplugged, curling irons, worry, use
+100%
" ... I always worry about leaving my hair straightener on. ... "
" ... I use it in the bathroom for my hair appliances. ... "
" ... Great for electronic hair products ... "
" ... Love this - gives me the reassurance that my hair straightener won't be left on at home all day if I think I forgot to shut it off :) ... "
" ... Convenient for hair straighteners and curling irons. ... "
" ... Great for people who get side tracked or leave the house and can't remember if they unplugged their hair styling equipment. ... "
" ... I use this for my favorite curling rod/brush. ... "
" ... My daughter uses one with her hair straightener, so she knows she won't leave it on. ... "
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