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• 16A Immersion Heater Timer

This 24 hour mechanical immersion heater timer can be used to control electric hot water heating times and ensure that the immersion heater is not accidentally left switched on. Immersion heaters can be up to 3000w which if left on will cost around 13p per hour/ £1.56 per day/ £9 per week/ £450 per year so it is best to have control of you heating patterns. Use of a timer switch can mean 75% less electricity usage or potentially one quarter of the above costs. Easily connected to replace existing manual switch with full instructions but seek advice from a qualified electrician if unsure. Specification · 24 Hour mechanical socket box timer switch. · Maximum of 96 on/off positions at 15 minute intervals. · Max 16A Resistive load for electric heating devices, (3600w at 240V); for lighting applications up to 3600w halogen lighting, Inductive Loads like CFL or fluorescent tube lighting max. 8A (Approx 1800W at 240V) Max 2 x 400W max for HPS or Metal Halide Lamps. The improved 16A Switch rating gives longer lasting relay contact life where most other similar switches are only 13A rated. · Dimensions 75mm x 75mm x 52mm deep · Supplied with wall mounting back box · CE Marked This mechanical timer switch is also suitable for heavier duty lighting time switch operations such as shop display lighting or security lighting. Other applications can include control of heating circulation pumps, electric heating timer switch or as a basic central heating boiler timer switch. For lighting applications up to 3500w halogen lighting, 1250W max for CFL lights, or 2 x 400W max for HPS or Metal Halide Lamps. ** As this unit comes with it's own back box it cannot be mounted into existing pattress box/backbox **