Installation of a light circuit timer
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I am sure a lot of wholesalers would give you the kit and the wiring
instructions that would not present any difficulty.
Just remember that when you do your tests you will need to isolate
the timer device because the insulation tests you conduct would
damage it and lowering the test voltage without good reason is
not preferred.
I am assuming you are familiar with the test procedures post installation?
instructions that would not present any difficulty.
Just remember that when you do your tests you will need to isolate
the timer device because the insulation tests you conduct would
damage it and lowering the test voltage without good reason is
not preferred.
I am assuming you are familiar with the test procedures post installation?
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You can get mcb with a timer on or you can just use a standard rotary timer similar to the plug in ones.
Wire this in next to the cu (as long as they can reach it)
Wire this in next to the cu (as long as they can reach it)
What sort of loading and type of lamps are you wanting to switch?
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You may hit problems with a large inrush current.
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You may hit problems with a large inrush current.
Bet they're 600w each....
I dont know any 600w lamps except for growing certain herbs.
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I have already taken into account the the load factors, and I will be using the bog standard rotary timer switch, to be installed close to the CU. Just a one small circuit on the ground floor of a small house, so the standard timer will suffice.
I guess my real question is in regards to the actual method of wiring up (terminating) the 3 core plus earth from the CU to the actual timer switch, then the 2 core plus earth out to the actual light circuit, basic stuff I know and will follow manufacturer's instructions of course, although they mostly un-simplify even the most basic of tasks..
Just hoping to get some practical wisdom from the wise men?
thanks for the posts so far
I guess my real question is in regards to the actual method of wiring up (terminating) the 3 core plus earth from the CU to the actual timer switch, then the 2 core plus earth out to the actual light circuit, basic stuff I know and will follow manufacturer's instructions of course, although they mostly un-simplify even the most basic of tasks..
Just hoping to get some practical wisdom from the wise men?
thanks for the posts so far
normally you will have a permanent feed and neutral to the timeswitch,
then simply a switched output from said switch to circuit,
thats it really,
once you get your switch and if you are still uncertain then post again with the make and model of your switch and Im sure someone will be able to help you out better,
its not so easy as a generalisation, so many different switches and different terminations,
then simply a switched output from said switch to circuit,
thats it really,
once you get your switch and if you are still uncertain then post again with the make and model of your switch and Im sure someone will be able to help you out better,
its not so easy as a generalisation, so many different switches and different terminations,
