i use them. you dont need anything other than an extension lead to wire it in. you can get the leads with only a male end at your local home depo for around $3.50. i have mine plugged into the same timer as my PC's so it comes on when they do.i dont have them wired directly into the lights i have a 3 outlet splitter on my timer.
hth,
chris
[ October 30, 2001: Message edited by: Nosmada ]