can I use an immersion timer as a light switch?

[FISHBOX]

Hi
I have a new immersion heater timer switch which i want to use to switch my living rooms lights off and on whilst on holiday.

The wiring diagram says . 1-Neutral from mains . 2- live from mains , 3-Neutral output to appliance, 4-Live output to appliance.

The lighting switch which is fitted at the moment has two wires , live and neutral.

Can the immersion heater switch be wired to use this to switch my lights off and on please. If so how do i wire the switch.

Thank you for any advise.

 

[EFLImpudence]

Anything is possible but not advisable.

Get a plug in timer and some lamps.

 

[DetlefSchmitz]

Anything is possible but not advisable.

Get a plug in timer and some lamps.

Ditto. Your switch does NOT have a neutral. It has a switched live which hasn't been correctly sleeved.

Do what EFLImpudence suggested. That's what I do.

 

[FISHBOX]

Hi thank you

I will return the switch and buy normal switch timers.

Many thank for your quick repys and advise

 

[Taylortwocities]

Or get one of these

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/SMZV210.html

No neutral needed and a direct replacement for your light switch.

 

[Johnmelad]

Get a couple of these and plug some lamps into them.

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Saf...ronic+Timer+Easy+Set+7+Day/d200/sd3182/p58564

 

[333rocky333]

http://www.buyspares.co.uk/product....ign=products&gclid=CPaT9dKz5rQCFQzKtAodqSoAOw

 

[FISHBOX]

Thank you all for the good advise, ive now purchase plug in timers from Tool store .These seem quite robust and easy to use.

Many thanks everyone for helping out