I am using this Selcon Photocell sensor(from Japan), but need electrician to install. 10yrs di, still good. Yes, when sky dark, the light will turn on, but ok la, dark need light. hooked onto one of my porch downlight, low power consumed. better with LED, then very low consumption.


got others in the market too, with different function :

This is the 10watt spotlight rite?

Cant recall. Get it sometime ago but it around 4 inch size

the 1 u have is 10W. also got 20,30,50W, much bigger. now all these very cheap, I think quality compromised....

Since i'm doing my reno now, i'm planning to install 1-2 timer switch to automatically on my main lights on specific time when i'm away.

I don't need motion/ night sensor.

Any products to recommend and any hacking/ complex wiring is required?

Any1 can advise?

No hacking and complex wiring is required. Just add a timer at your MSB.

Does it mean that the timer will replace the conventional switch and can be on/ off manually or Auto mode?

Not replacing the switch. It is an add on. Put inside your DB.
Yes, it can be on/off manually and automatically.

Bro, do you manage to install the timer you intend to install?

I am renovating my house now and I do feel like install one as you mention.

Please advise the name of the timer.

Thanks.

You can try the smart home. If you home is plan for CCTV, then you can get a smart switch to set the timer

try to get the Hager EH 011 timer.
Just installed in my DB. look so much neater and now no need worry dark porch when i come back at night!

Just get the Hager timer n get ur wireman to install it. I got my Hager fr Topten

Hi guys I encounter a problem with my auto timer. Whenever the timer switch on the light it will cause the DB box to trip and hence cut off the main power. previously it didn't happen but now it is happening everytime it turns on. Have you guys encounter this before?

Take out the bulb and switch on again.

If it didn't trip, it is the bulb problem.

If it still trip, change the timer.

previously I have changed it to the new bulb and it trip again when the timer on. Then I off the timer and I switch it on manually then it trip also. could it be the timer causing the trip since I have changed the bulb or could it be the wiring problem?

I don't no.

The only way is to take out the bulb and on the timer.

What happen without the bulb ?

how to simply change existing light switch to have timer function?

simple way.. change the light bulb with the WIFI light bulb which can control by phone app and get the timer function there.

what if no light bulb, it is led downlight.. ?

This post has been edited by spreeeee: May 8 2017, 05:29 PM