Is the woods 59028 a 3 way switch? - Woods 59028 Programmable Timer Switch Light Almond

Woods 59208 is single-pole timer.

Open following link to see list of timers used for 3-way application:
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#59028

When replacing 3-way switch, some timers can replace either switch. For example Aube and GE.
Other timers can only replace switch that receives power from breaker. For example Intermatic.

The timer replaces only 1 of the 3-way switches.
The other 3-way switch remains.
But in all cases, the remaining 3-way switch has to be rewired to accommodate the timer.
3-way timers cannot replace 3-way switch wire-for-wire.
3-way timers mimic 3-way operation. When 2 of the timer wires are connected, the timer reverses programming. When those two wires are disconnected, the timer programming resumes. So off becomes on, and on becomes off.
The remaining 3-way switch has to be rewired so that switch connects and disconnects the two timer wires that mimic 3-way operation.

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Open following link to identify timer for sure and download instructions:
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#59028

Manual for Woods 59208-59018 7 day, 7-event timer
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Woods-59018-59028.pdf

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Woods 59028 is a single-pole timer, and cannot be used for 3-way.
Following link shows Woods 59028 timer and also lists timers that can be used for 3-way plus links to each with manuals:
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#59028

3-way timers generally have a battery or internal rechargeable battery that powers display and timer clock. As a result of battery, 3-way timers are for indoor use and will not perform very long exposed to cold temperatures.
Look at the manual for each 3-way timer, since each requires wiring change on 2nd 3-way switch.

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http://intermaticpooltimer.com/woods-59028-programmable-timer-switch-light-almond.html

Yes you can use 59028 if you have Neutral or bare ground wire.

EJ500 is battery operated.
Woods 59028 uses electricity to power internal electronics. Like plugging in alarm clock so timer mechanism works.
That's why 59028 has white wire and EJ500 does not.

EJ500 can be used for 3-way switching, so it has extra red wire that is capped off in single pole operation. EJ500 blue wire connects to Load (light,fan, motor)

59028 is for single pole only. The red wire connects to Load.

Here's how to wire 59028:
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#59028
1) Timer-green-wire connects to bare ground wire.
2) Connect 59028 red wire where EJ500 blue wire was connected.
3) Connect 59208 black wire where EJ500 black wire was connected.
4) When electric box does not have white neutral wires, then connect timer-white to bare ground.
5) Turn on electricity, and push door on 59028 timer to activate on-off override. If Load comes on, timer is wired correctly. If Load does not come on, then reverse timer-red and timer-black wires.

http://www.amazon.com/Woods-59028-Programmable-Switch-Almond/dp/B002LGAAQK/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t
This page has a schematic under the picture of the item marked click here for other views.
White supply connects to white on the switch and the white going to the light.
Black supply connects to black wire on the SWITCH.
Red wire on the switch connects to the black wire going to the light.
Green grounds all connect together.
Gary

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Woods timer usually has Woods printed on it
Manual for 59208 timer:
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Woods-59018-59028.pdf

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Also look at timers on following pages to help identify your timer
Most of these timers have similar programming, except with slightly different buttons, and some offer daylight savings time, and dawn-dusk feature
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/Programmable.html#Aube

59028 is a Woods in-wall timer.
See Woods timers and manuals:
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html

Manual for 59208 timer:
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Woods-59018-59028.pdf

The lights are blinking so the red and white wires are connected together.

Here's what to do Switch has 2 wires.
1) Green wire connects to bare copper
2) Take switch wires and connect them to timer-black-wire and timer-red-wire. Choose either one for now.
3) In back of electric box are white wires twisted together and covered with wire nut. Connect timer-white to these wires.
4) If electric box does not have white wires described above, then connect timer-white to bare ground.
5) Turn on electricity, and push ON-OFF button. If lights come on, timer is wired correctly. If lights do not come on, then reverse timer-red and timer-black wires.

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Woods 59208 manual
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Woods-59018-59028.pdf

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Manual explains programming steps clearly. The steps are fairly long because there are several options. You can program 7 on events and 7 off events per week. Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;}

http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-59028-59018.pdf

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Programming cannot take place until timer is wired correctly and power turned on. This is because clock motor inside timer runs on 120V circuit:
Timer has 4 wires
Black wire from timer connects to black hot wire from breaker box
Red wire connects to black wire going to load (lights, fan etc)
White wire from timer connects to white neutral from breaker box ((if no neutral is available, then connect white wire to bare ground wire)
Green wire connects to bare copper wire

To see sample of wiring when white connects to bare copper
http://waterheatertimer.org/images/EI210-wiring-full.jpg