Defender 24 Hour Segment Timer Plug Socket - Programmable Mechanical Timer Switch - UK 240V 3 Pin Plug-In Time Controller - Energy Saving Indoor Timer Socket for Lights, Lamps & Electrical Appliances

Brillant, controls are very easy to use and the Accuracy is great and the functionality is amazing

No problem having to remember button sequences

This 24hr segment timer is a very practical useful product that you can set items to go on at pre-set times e.g lamps/any home appliances/a heater/a fan/Christmas decorations/say even when away whatever you find works best for you & in this day & age it can be a way of energy saving. A great thing is it can be for those who don’t want something too technical a straight forward item that doesn’t need the internet etc like us. & it is very good for a disabled person who can’t get to lights/appliances etc so these can go on at pre-set times/or for their carers say so a light is on in the dark. It measures about 11.4 cm x 7cm x 6cm & is overall a great product, that can also provide security, deters burglars & can give the impression someone is home if that’s what you require. Told it is easy to set up, each black segment that is pushed down is for 15 minutes of the item being on. However we thought we’d mention that it might be difficult for someone to set if they have dexterity problems etc because fiddly the trying to try push down the segments so some may need it done for them. Another thing is to ensure the current time is set, told you do this by rotating the dial until the black arrow is lined up with the correct time we circled it on one of our pictures in blue. The great thing we like is you can set things to go/off over a 24hr period & if you need it to go on/off a few times a day you can. & told should you require to, you can override the timer meaning the plug will provide power continuously that you do this by pushing the switch up to the I icon on the side of the plug we circled it on a picture in red. When it is operating/in action the red LED light goes on, one thing we thought we’d mention is it does make a clicking noise as timer dial is moving hence the 4 stars & not the 5 but if it isn’t near you it isn’t too bad.

Reading the reviews, I was wary of the noise. So much so that I thought it was broken! But works beautifully, easy to use and silent (unlike all previous ones I'd had). Best feature, the light that illuminates when it's active and the dual setting of "constantly on" and "timer". Highly recommend.

Basic but good, does the job and works. Easy to understand.

Very useful for outside lights

The timer appears to be well-made, quite robust and it works as expected. However, even when no load is plugged in, it runs very warm - certainly warmer than expected. There is one small area of about 1sqcm at the back of the timer that is actually hot to the touch. With no load the timer draws 10 watts which is more than I expected, I would have expected a draw of around 3 watts with no load. As I have a background in electronics, I think that this is a valid statement to make. I have another timer, a different brand but exactly the same style - mechanical, 24-hour, 15-minute ON/OFF segments. That timer runs at room-temperature when no load is plugged in; it is not warm at all. Recommend - Difficult to recommend. The timer works well but the very warm feel is a concern. Purchase again - Probably not. I will probably spend a bit more next time.

I use this for an aquarium light and it works quite well for that purpose. It is quite easy to programme and you can pretty much forget about it after that and it will carry on working. Positives: - Cheap - Easy to use - Safe - Not an absolute eyesore Negatives: - Makes a loud click noise when activating or deactivating - You will need to manually reprogramme for daylight savings - Can sometimes go haywire, its rare and easy to fix, but you will need to fiddle with it a little. Conclusion: - Its a cheap way to set a timer to something, is analogue and does not add to the bill and works as advertised.

systeme de prise non francaise ! utilisable avec un adaptateur !! pas cool

This product is excellent and works efficiently