Timer plug programming in Sidmouth

### Remember to Switch On? Remember to Switch Off?

You buy a timer plug with good intentions. **Automated security lighting** when you're on holiday. Table lamp on before you get home. Phone charger off overnight.

Then you look at the instructions. Press MODE three times. Hold SET. Use HOUR and MIN buttons. What's the difference between ON/AUTO/OFF? Why are there two programs showing?

Sod it. Timer goes in the drawer. Lamp stays manually switched.

> 💡 **Pro tip:** Timer plugs are brilliant for security - lamps coming on at realistic times makes it look like someone's home. But only if you actually program the things.

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### Common Uses for Timer Plugs

| Appliance | Why Timer It | Typical Schedule | |-----------|--------------|------------------| | Table lamps | Security, coming home to lit house | On at dusk, off at bedtime | | Christmas lights | Save electricity, avoid forgetting | On 4pm-11pm daily | | Heated towel rail | Warm towels when needed | On 1hr before morning shower | | Phone charger | Stop standby drain | Off 6am-10pm (charge overnight only) | | Aquarium lights | Fish need day/night cycle | On 8am, off 8pm | | Outdoor lights | Security and convenience | Dusk-dawn or dusk-11pm |

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### What You Get

**🔧 Setup Service** - Timer programmed for your routine - Tested working correctly - Shown how to override if needed (boost/manual modes) - Written schedule left with you

**📦 Multiple Timers Done** - All timer plugs programmed in one visit - Each set for different schedule if needed - Holiday mode explained (lamps random times)

**✅ Automated Living** - Lights on when you need them - Security when you're away - Lower electricity bills - One less thing to remember

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### Types of Timers

**Mechanical timers** (dial with pins): - Simple, reliable, cheap - Push pins in for "on" times - Repeats same pattern daily - Manual adjustment for BST/GMT

**Digital timers** (LCD screen, buttons): - Multiple programs possible - Different weekday/weekend schedules - Auto BST/GMT adjustment (some models) - Confusing as hell to program

I've used them all. I'll make yours work.

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### Pricing

| Job | Time | You'll Pay | |-----|------|------------| | Program 1-3 timer plugs | 10-20 mins | **£60** | | Multiple complex schedules | 20-30 mins | **£60** |

*Based on £60 minimum callout. I'll do all your timer plugs in one visit - brings the per-timer cost right down.*

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### Perfect For...

✅ **Security lighting** - lamps on realistic times when away

✅ **Elderly help** - can't remember to switch things on/off

✅ **Save electricity** - chargers off when not needed

✅ **Convenience** - warm towels, lights on when home