Dear All,

Where can I find a switch or component that can use to auto turn on/off the light?

electric shop lal

LYN lal.

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1384264&hl=hager

depends what type...

but into db box one or plug into 3 pin socket..

I seen before timer + switch on the faceplate, but can't find it here.

I think shop like ACE Hardware should have.

Don't have what i want. They only sell simple power socket timer, IKEA is cheaper.

For timer, there are 2 types. With memory (backup battery) or without. With battery a good brand like Hager will have 2 days backup battery. The backup battery allows when there is a electrical disruption for the timer to recall the actual time. Cost around RM85. The cheaper timer without backup battery will not continue after electrical disruption and needs to be manually setup again the clock. Cost around RM50.

For such timer, unless you know what you are doing, you need an electrician.

just use the brightness sensor one..no problem

It will turn ON when raining day

correct bro, that is my concern dont go for sensor, timer actually good enough if wiring ready

It have the sensetive adjust. My front and back yard are using this sensor spot light. The cat are the culprit. Sometime I thing they like to play with it.

then it must be damn annoying when those cats playing over there

It is ok for me. Cause I can't see the light ON/OFF at the back. The car porch side, the cat only party late night. And car porch side got 1 downlight always ON at night.

It cost me nothing as both light run on solar.

Yah....I guess we talked about different thing. You refer to those with motion sensor type plus timer control type, my is depend on weather (Dark) and it will just turn ON till it have clear daylight lol, and I just hoke it with 2 LED spotlight

My 1 is when dark come, it will ON and sense. But depend on motion to light up. When morning it will OFF. Even with motion, it won't Light up.

It have 3 adjusting. Light/ dark sensitive, motion sensitive and time delay to OFF when light up.

Any place for a socket type with motion detector?

You mean the whole motion sensor + light plug into the socket?

Yes, to plug on to wall socket, and E27 to hold E27 bulb.

Haha My only sense Dark and just turn ON. Example: 3pm heavy rain it will just turn ON.
THis is how I used the 2 LED sporlight

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

simple way to change to smart switch, smarthome control.

digital control is very cheap nowadays. The replacement exactly fits the existing switch.

Any sample / brand / model / photo please?

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Senzo IoT.

Thx, where got sell so I can ask for more info on how it works and prices?

The timer module might be dirty and the dust build-up is causing a residual current leakage (from either of the live or neutral wires) tripping out your DB RCD..

Or there's maybe a fault within the timer itself causing the fault..

You might be able to clean it but nothing last forever..

Haha, I thought the brand name gave it away.

From taobao, ali, you name it. All from china or taiwan.

Hi all, which lights are recommended to turn on for timer?

Any light.