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I use them for an aquarium light. Pretty much a must have
I use one to set a timer on room lights when I go on holiday.
$5 postage via ebay
Click and collect = $0
Thanks. Out of stocks :(
Oh, bummer, I ordered some, but I'm in WA
Thanks
When i was at bunnings and masters looking for these i was told that they have been removed because they have been banned recently in NSW.
They were removed from stores recently, but not because of a ban on the product. It was a ban on all 240v devices with a switch that only disconnects one line. I believe the nsw law now states appliances must switch two lines, therefore alot of powerboards and other devices also would have been removed from the shelf.
FEATURES:
• Control your electric devices while you are away
• Up to 48 ON/OFF cycles in a 24 hour period
• 15 minute switching intervals
• Includes manual override switch
TECH SPECS:
• Single Socket
• Designed and certified to Australian standards
• FOR INDOOR USE ONLY -don't use it outside on your pool…
Indoor pool?
Sounds safe
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The reCAPTCHA stage was not working during checkout this afternoon (at least for me)…
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What's a more modern version of this timer for a heated towel rail?
How would I get my heated towel rail to turn on at 7am each morning and turn off at 9am, for example.
The electrician is wiring it up and asked me about timers. This "Crest" style timer came to mind but surely there is something more modern and integrated?
You can have the timer put in your fuse box/meter box, if you'd prefer that, there are timers that are the same size as a circuit breaker. But then the electrician will have to run a separate wire from the fusebox to your heater, so extra expense will be involved. Also, the timers that fit into your fusebox are always electronic, and all electronic timers have a tiny back-up battery that is pretty much guaranteed to fail within a few years, and then you'll have a call-out fee to the electrician to replace it.
Perhaps you would be better off using this timer (or a similar timer), and putting it somewhere unobtrusive. Maybe downstairs, if your bathroom is upstairs. Another good location is above a built-in cupboard (or other non-movable cupboard). You aren't limited to it being in the same room: the wall the towel heater is mounted on has two sides, you could put the timer in the next room or the hallway, which will keep the timer out of the steam typically found in bathrooms. Steam is a bad idea for most electrial equipment.
In my opinion, timers like this are better than permanently-wired timers, because they can easily be replaced when they fail - without needing an electrician.
I just found there are also timers that fit into a light-switch-type plate, but a bit expensive, see this one:
http://agmelectrical.com.au/24-timers-electrical-wholesale-s…modern as in a schedule turn on between 0700 and 0900 each day right? and not IOT kind of modern?
I got this one like this - http://www.jaycar.com.au/mains-timer-with-lcd/p/MS6110 a few years ago, it allows you to program a fine control over your electrical output. Was pretty cool to see it switch on according to the rules I configured.Well I see these types of timers as inferior products for the money: they're inflexible (only allow 15min increments to be set), noisy (they're mechanical and actually make a fair bit of noise.)
Digital timers (from supermarket, hardware, ebay) are comparatively priced. Multiples schedules, timers down to the second yada yada. The only bad thing about them is they're hard to use for 5 minutes until you learn the buttons.
I posted a deal for these a couple of months back. I could say they're shit, but that wouldn't give the proper impact, so I'm going to shout it over and over again.
THESE ARE SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT!
sorry tightarse, nothing personal.
Why are they shit?
They don't have any microchips in them. The way they work is entirely mechanical, a motor, that is supposed to revolve at precisely 1 revolution per minute. But because its cheap, it gets stuck, jams up, and then jerks loose. End result - it loses time. I bought 6 of them, and every single one has lost time, some as much as 6 hours over a week.
Any one in melbourne SE who wants one, your welcome to it.
Oh wow. This is the kind of thing you just don't even think about when buying such a product. Thanks for the advice!
You must have got the SH!T ones coz the one I have works as expected for over 5yrs and still do.
Agree. Bought ages ago absolute piece of s**t. Wouldn't recommend
They don't have any microchips in them
The ones with microchips in them keep time, but fail within five years as the timer's rechargeable backup battery dies. Then the display either fades or all segments turn on, either way it's unreadable.
I've tried many brands of electronic timer, they just don't last. I do keep buying them though, because their "vampire power" draw is substantially lower than mechanical timers, and the saved power pays for a new timer every few years.
There are now some timers available that use watch batteries as the backup battery, but chances are the battery dies and melts down before you notice it is flat, so they are not really a better solution.
After some time, mine popped open into a bunch of plastic pieces. Also you can hear the clicking sound as the timer rotates each second, very annoying if you have sensitive hearing and are trying to sleep in the same room.
It's all digital timers from here on out for me.
Are you trying to tell us something?
I don't think these are much more expensive at bunnings
none of the stores have stock for pickup…dont waste your time on this.
Can someone recommend a good digital one then …. Cheers
Not the Aldi ones. They have a very limited life-span, maybe 3-5 years, then the SSR in them dies. Not repairable.
Sorry the "Crest 24 Hour Timer" is not available, we apologise for any inconvenience caused.
However 3 left on eBay.
If it's anything like those Crest double adapter/surge protectors/USB chargers don't bother. Those things all died within weeks!
EDIT: These things https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/156485
I currently have one of these and looking to throw it in the bin
- Some of the segments have become worn (not from constant config changes, just long term use) so the light is sometimes off when it should have come on and vice versa.
- Sometimes the light it is connected to flickers on / off as if its not plugged in correctly, I've had to adjust the time to avoid this particular time slot where it occurs.
- It makes a rather loud clunk noise a few times an hour where I guess the mechanics of it get stuck, not to mention the constant buzzing noise as it makes as it ticks by.Was looking at this fairly cheap digital / 7 day one at Bunnings
https://www.bunnings.com.au/hpm-7-day-digital-timer_p7034563
At least I can set the light to stay on longer at weekends when I am up later and earlier for school(work) nights.
I have two for more than ten years, only used them during the holidays though.
Two good uses:
1) Xmas tree lights.
2) Power cycle that dodgy ADSL modem every night.