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Mechanical lamp timer

Masterplug compact mechanical lamp timer

A low-cost timer for switching a lamp on and off each day.

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A low-cost timer for switching a lamp on and off each day. Buyers report using it for lights while away. It needs no phone or internet.

  • Schedule: TCM24-XD. A repeating 24 hour schedule with 24 one hour on or off periods and manual override. Source
  • Electrical connection: UK/Irish plug-through socket, 13 A maximum. Check the permitted lamp load in the instructions. Source

Why this one

A low-cost timer for switching a lamp on and off each day. Buyers report using it for lights while away. It needs no phone or internet.

What was found

What owners report

Buyers often find it simple to set and use for lamps. One reports that the dial stopped after a day. Test it at home before relying on the schedule.

Specifications

Schedule
TCM24-XD. A repeating 24 hour schedule with 24 one hour on or off periods and manual override.Source: [1]
Electrical connection
UK/Irish plug-through socket, 13 A maximum. Check the permitted lamp load in the instructions.Source: [2]

Limits and cautions

  • Indoor use only. Follow the load limit for the lamp and keep the fitting clear of curtains and other flammable materials.
  • It loses the time in a power cut. Reset the dial when power returns.
  • It repeats the same schedule each day. There is no random setting or remote control.

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