Hey All,
It’s been a minute since I purchased some smart switches and I have had very good luck with the GE/Jasco smart switches. Seems there are newer ones since the last time I purchased. There are two of the smart switches in the style I’m looking for. Models 43072 and 46201. The problem is, I cannot tell what is different about each switch (other than one costs about $15-20 more than the other). Can someone help me out here?
From looking at the specs on byjasco.com, it appears that the 43072 can also function in the 277VAC light commercial enviroment, whereas the 46201 is only rated for 120VAC.
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Ok, thanks. I looked at it once more and that is really all I could tell was the difference, but several sources seem to mix the model numbers and it makes it confusing.
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Yes, it seems the main difference is that the 43xxx series is “Commercial-Grade” as indicated on the packaging, and supports 120-277V systems. It’s unclear if it also has higher-quality construction as is often the case for Industrial-grade electrical components. Also I noticed a description that said it had line/load sensing and the power source and controlled output could be swapped because it determines source automatically. I don’t think the consumer model has this as it’s usually clear about “line in” vs “load” connections.
Reviving an old topic - GE Enbrighten Z-Wave switch model numbers have evolved over time. And Honeywell UltraPro share a common manufacturer in Jasco who seem to brand-label the same device they make for GE Enbrighten, for Honeywell under the Ultra-Pro brand.
I’ve been using the GE - Jasco version for several years. Originally the GE “Z-Wave Plus” toggle switch model ZW4005, SKU #14291-2 was a larger (deeper) switch. I believe this early model pre-dated the “Enbrighten” brand name, and was simply branded as “GE”. It required installation where the line and load were labeled and had to be correctly installed or else the switch would not function (until the 2 black wires were reversed.)
Later, new models came out that were improved. They we shallower in depth so they fit in the electrical box more easily. And the line/load terminals were ambiguous so the black wires could be installed in any order and the switch would sense it, and make the correct correction. This simplified the installation.
These newer, smaller switches with the auto sensing line/load feature were available as model #46201. Then it seems they came out with model #43072, rated for commercial voltages of 120/277 Volts. Still very much the same switch in terms of functionality and appearance. They probably just improved the insulation or strength of the plastic to test and certify for use at 277 V and higher inrush currents found in some commercial installations.
And now I see that Jasco are brand labeling the same switch with Honeywell branding as the UltraPro labeled version with model #54870. These are selling for about the same price, $27.23 each at Amazon.
I have used them all… I currently buy the UltraPro model because it is often slightly less expensive.
The very earliest version of the GE Z-Wave switch suffered a high failure rate due to a 10 micro farad capacitor that fails after a time. The failed switches can begin making a clicking noise and failing to turn the lights on or flickering. These switches might be replaced by the Jasco manufacturers warrantee (mine was). They extended the warrantee from 2 to 5 years due to the quality problem.
I currently have a combination of about 15 of these switches installed in my house. There seems to be no difference between the Honeywell UltraPro and the newer version of the GE Enbrighten switch, other than small price differences.
I wish the Jasco site would list all the model numbers for comparison. The technology has evolved over the past few years. The switches are getting better, more reliable and more easily recognized by the connected hubs. Smart Home technology is a fast changing world. In the old days, a manual light switch lasted forever. But today, just like TV’s, Computers and Cell-Phones, these sophisticated light switching, solenoid-relay, programmable, transmitter/receivers with their own internal power supplies, will become obsolescent as newer, better mousetraps are invented.
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