Crispy Timer o' Death

I almost never write reviews but was compelled to write this one because people could die here! This timer is rated for 15A by the manufacturer, but that is an optimistic rating at best! I am an electrical engineer and while I was skeptical at the advertised rating and the absence of any test certification, I took a chance on it and used it to control my air conditioner rated for 8A continuous load. After 1 day of watching it closely, I noticed that the plastic was melty and it was really hot. I immediately stopped using it. Other people have had this issue - check the pics. This device could definitely cause an electrical fire if you use it to control any kind of appliance or equipment with significant current draw. Stay away from this and spend a little more money on a timer certified by an independent testing agency such as UL, ETL, or CSA. It could save your life.

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