'1 gang' light timer?

[chrisbyrd]

Hi All

Is there anything I can get to replace a standard 1 gang 1 way lightswitch for a porch light with a timer?

Something like http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/SMFST11.html?

Is that suitable? Or is there anything designed more specifically for lights?

Thanks

Is changing the lightswitch for an outside light part pee notifiable? Does it count as 'outside' work? The lightswitch itself is indoors

 

[davy_owen_88]

The one above requires a neutral, so you might want to check that there is one present at your light switch before purchasing it.

Changing a switch inside is not notifiable even if the switch is for an outdoor light.

Davy

 

[RF Lighting]

Do you know if there is a neutral wire at the switch?


The work will be non-notifiable

 

[securespark]

Isn't this better?

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Manufacturers/Timeguard/Lighting_Controls/index.html

 

[Spark123]

This might be more appropriate: http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Manufacturers/Timeguard/Lighting_Controls/index.html

beaten by securespark!!

 

[securespark]

Doesn't happen often!!

 

[chrisbyrd]

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=A231864&ts=69128&id=12544

perfect - exactly what i'm after - thanks

Do you know if there is a neutral wire at the switch?

yep - there is

not sure quite how 'orthodox' the arrangement is - supply live into the switch and 'load' live into the switch with the 2 neutrals choc'd together

 

[RF Lighting]

Do you know if there is a neutral wire at the switch?

yep - there is

not sure quite how 'orthodox' the arrangement is - supply live into the switch and 'load' live into the switch with the 2 neutrals choc'd together

This is a normal way of doing things, and is becomming more common these days.

Having a neutral at the switch means that you can use virtually and time switch.

Some will not work without, but lots of good recommendations above.

 

[chrisbyrd]

smashing - thanks a lot guys