How to Use LED Lights With Timers

Light-emitting diode (LED) lights are known for their long operating life -- up to 100,000 hours. If you left the light on 24 hours a day seven days per week, this would equal 11 years of operation. Simply turning off the LED light from time to time can extend the number of years that the bulb will last. Using an automatic timer is one way to use the bulb only when needed. LED bulbs use less energy than standard incandescent bulbs.

Things You'll Need

• LED compatible timer

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Select a timer that is specially marked as being safe for use with compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) and LEDs.

   • 2

     Position the LED light fixture where you want it to be.

   • 3

     Plug the light's power cord into the outlet on the timer. Plug the timer into a wall outlet or power strip.

   • 4

     Set the timer to the desired on and off times.