Electrical timer - plunger switch?

[Mantamad]

Seem to remember seeing one of these a few years back - I am looking for a switch to operate lights - the one I remember was a plunger type that you pressed in and the plunger stayed in for a couple of minutes, allowing the lights to stay on for the 2 minute period.

Does anyone know of a light switch that you use to switch lights on with, and allows them to stay on for a minute or so? and preferably one thats suitable for external use.

Thanks

 

[Steve]

pneumatic time delay switch. go to www.tlc-direct.co.uk and browse their range.

 

[Mantamad]

Thanks for the link - thats the very thing I was looking for.

 

[securespark]

Don't know a pneumatic that's weatherproof, though.

I've used many types in the past. There are a few things to bear in mind when choosing.

Type & size of load varies between manufacturers and switches.

Don't use the pneumatic type - use electronic. They are tamperproof.

Choose one with a neon locator for ease of use. If, like me, your ideal switch has no locator built in, you can use MK's neon locator plate behind - it works a treat!

 

[Lectrician]

You can get electronic versions with a set of terminals for remote switches, you can then use outdoor momentary masterseal switches. You also get din-rail mount ones for use with remote switches.