This Tork 402A 24-hour mechanical plug-in timer is a great choice for conserving energy by turning heavy duty appliances like air conditioners, fans, or heaters on and off automatically. The timer has a grounded plug and outlet for safety and features a manual on/off timer switch. The captive tabs set for every 15 minutes allow for multiple on/offs. The CSA certified unit is rated for 125 volts and 15 amps resistive, is compatible with 1HP/2HP motors, and will safely handle 1250 watts of tungsten lighting.