Timer light switch for use with Led bulbs

[firstdmc]

Hi,

I've installed 5 downlighters outside my house in the soffit.

I've used LEDs bulbs (sylvania 2.5watt equal to 25w halogen)

I would really like to install a timer switch to programme when they come off and on.

Everyone I've researched says not suitable for low voltage lighting. Can anyone recommend a timer switch for use with leds?

Thanks in advance

 

[RF Lighting]

An immersion heater time switch would be fine.

 

[andrewg6]

If your lamps run from 230V, they are not low voltage lighting. If your lamps are run from a separate Driver power supply, put the time switch in the 230V supply to the Driver power supply.

 

[333rocky333]

Everyone I've researched says not suitable for low voltage lighting.

What ones you looking at, I would have thought any timer with Mechanical switching contacts would do the job

 

[Scoby_Beasley]

If your lamps run from 230V, they are not low voltage lighting. If your lamps are run from a separate Driver power supply, put the time switch in the 230V supply to the Driver power supply.

[pedantic] If his lamps run on 230v AC, they are low voltage. If below 50v AC then they are extra low voltage[/pedantic]

 

[firstdmc]

Looked at this initially. Says minimum load 40w.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Day-Electronic-Wall-Switch-T40-S-C/dp/B0018S13PO/ref=pd_sxp_grid_i_0_1

Thought I would ask to see what was recommended.

 

[EFLImpudence]

Is this any good for you?
(No experience of it myself)

At the bottom of the page is an adaptor for use on up to 85W of low energy lights.

http://www.alertelectrical.com/prod/3098/timeguard-zv215-programmable-security-light-switch

 

[ban-all-sheds]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Day-Electronic-Wall-Switch-T40-S-C/dp/B0018S13PO/ref=pd_sxp_grid_i_0_1.

Replaces existing light switch ... Not suitable for fluorescent lamps

Which is because it has no neutral, and needs a trickle of current through the lamp to work.

It won't be suitable for LEDs either.

 

[andrewg6]

That is a good point, the ones that are designed to replace a light switch will probably be designed to trickle some current.
If you are wiring the lights in from scratch, providing a neutral at the time switch should not be a problem. If this can be done, then there are plenty of timers available. The trick is not to look for timers for "lighting". These are examples that would work if there is a neutral at the timer:

Screwfix product code: 96608
Farnell order code: 987037

 

[firstdmc]

Thanks fir the advice. Much appreciated