Security timer setup in Newton Abbot
Looking for professional security timer setup help in Newton Abbot? Hembury Contracting provides reliable small jobs services across Newton Abbot and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Newton Abbot
Going away and want lights to come on automatically? I'll set up timer plugs for lamps so it looks like you're home. Simple deterrent that actually works.
### The Problem With Empty Houses
You go on holiday. The house is **dark every night**. Everyone can tell nobody's home.
Leaving a light on 24/7 is obvious and wastes electricity. But manually switching timers is confusing, and you're never sure if you've set them right.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Random-looking light patterns that mimic real life are far more effective than one light permanently on.
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### How Timer Plugs Work
**🔧 Simple But Effective**
**Mechanical Timers:** - Rotating dial with 24-hour clock - Little pins you push in/out for on/off times - No programming, just set and forget - Works even after power cuts
**Digital Timers:** - LCD screen with buttons - Can do multiple on/off cycles per day - Some have random modes (varies times slightly each day) - Needs resetting after long power cuts
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### What I Set Up
**📦 Typical Security Timer System**
| Room | Light | Timing | Effect | |------|-------|--------|--------| | **Living room** | Table lamp | 5:30pm-10:30pm | Normal evening activity | | **Hallway** | Hall light | 6pm-11pm | Moving between rooms | | **Bedroom** | Bedside lamp | 10pm-11:30pm | Going to bed routine |
Result: Looks like someone's home, watching TV, moving around, going to bed. Not just one light blazing all night.
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### What You Get
1. **Timers supplied** (usually 2-3 for a typical house) 2. **Set to realistic times** that match normal living patterns 3. **Tested** to make sure they actually work 4. **Shown how to adjust** times yourself 5. **Advice** on which lights work best for security
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### Pricing Guide
| Service | Time | You'll Pay | |---------|------|------------| | Setup 2-3 timers | 30 mins | **£60** | | Larger property (4-5 timers) | 45 mins | **£85** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Basic timers included - fancy ones at extra cost.*
Why Choose Us for Security timer setup in Newton Abbot?
Lights turn on and off automatically
Looks like someone's home when you're away
Simple to adjust once you know how
Save electricity with timed lighting
What to Expect
### Step 1: Plan The System We work out which lights to put on timers - usually lamps in living areas and bedrooms. Lights people would normally use in the evening. ### Step 2: Set Up Timers I program the timers to realistic times, plug them in, connect your lamps. Set the clock to current time so they run correctly. ### Step 3: Test & Teach Run through a 24-hour cycle in fast-forward to check timing. Show you how to adjust times and override when you're home.
Our Newton Abbot Service Coverage
We cover Newton Abbot and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Newton Abbot or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🎨 **Going away regularly?** Keep the timers installed year-round. Just unplug when you're home, plug back in before you go away. Two-second job. **Smart home alternative?** If you've got Alexa or Google Home, smart plugs can do schedules that vary randomly, plus you can control them remotely. I can set that up instead if you prefer. **Want outdoor lights too?** I can add weather-proof timers for outside lights or set up dusk-to-dawn sensors. Makes it look even more like someone's home.
Frequently Asked Questions about Security timer setup in Newton Abbot
How do security timers actually deter burglars?
They make it look like someone's home when you're out. Lights coming on at realistic times (early evening, bedroom lights later, all off by midnight) looks like normal activity. Much better than leaving one light on 24/7 which screams 'we're on holiday'.
Are these the mechanical or digital timers?
I can set up either, but usually recommend simple mechanical ones with the rotating dial and pins. They're easier to understand and don't reset if power cuts out. Digital ones are fine if you want more sophisticated programming, but most people don't need that.
Can I still use the lights normally when I'm home?
Yes - you override the timer by switching the light on manually at the wall switch. Or just pull the timer out if you don't need it running. Plug it back in when you're going away.
Will you show me how to change the times?
Absolutely. I'll set it up initially, then show you how to adjust the pins (mechanical) or program (digital) so you can change times yourself. It's straightforward once you've seen it done.
How many timers do I need?
Usually 2-3 is plenty - living room lamp, hall light, and bedroom lamp. Enough to make it look occupied without every light in the house blazing. I'll advise what makes sense for your layout.
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