Flash timer

damienf1

Hi i am looking to install flash timer immermat for lights but how do i go about wireing it. At the min the switch has to brown wires coming off it so im wondering how to go about this thanks

brightspark

Not sure what model you have, but most Flash timers I've seen are designed for immersions etc., and require a neutral.

It is unusual for a neutral wire to be brought to the light switches so not a straightforward installation.

Unfortunately most light switches that don't need a neutral won't work with CFLs or LEDs.

damienf1

brightspark wrote: »

Not sure what model you have, but most Flash timers I've seen are designed for immersions etc., and require a neutral.

It is unusual for a neutral wire to be brought to the light switches so not a straightforward installation.

Unfortunately most light switches that don't need a neutral won't work with CFLs or LEDs.

Its a flash immermat 31110 with 4 wires L1 IN , L2 N, L3 N OUT , L4 L OUT. And the switch has two brown wires one common and one for L1

brightspark

Without a neutral (N) that timer won't work, you don't have a neutral at your switch, just a live (L) and switched live (L out).

damienf1

brightspark wrote: »

Without a neutral (N) that timer won't work, you don't have a neutral at your switch, just a live (L) and switched live (L out).

Yeah seems like it wired different as theres few other switches connected to that switch as well see pic

Sleeper12

damienf1 wrote:

Its a flash immermat 31110 with 4 wires L1 IN , L2 N, L3 N OUT , L4 L OUT. And the switch has two brown wires one common and one for L1

This is almost certainly an immersion timer.

Have you looked at Hive bulbs. These are can be controlled by an app on your phone. You can set a timer on the app or just turn them on remotely by the app

brightspark

damienf1 wrote: »

Yeah seems like it wired different as theres few other switches connected to that switch as well see pic

From the looks of that pic, you have a neutral at the switch (the blue wires)

However without actually testing using a meter etc., it's not certain

damienf1

Sleeper12 wrote: »

This is almost certainly an immersion timer.

Have you looked at Hive bulbs. These are can be controlled by an app on your phone. You can set a timer on the app or just turn them on remotely by the app

It says it can be used on lights as well

damienf1

brightspark wrote: »

From the looks of that pic, you have a neutral at the switch (the blue wires)

However without actually testing using a meter etc., it's not certain

Blue wires are connected into terminal block how would u go about connecting this up ?

Sleeper12

damienf1 wrote:

It says it can be used on lights as well

Can I suggest moving this to the electric forum. You'll get safer advice from electricians

damienf1

Sleeper12 wrote: »

Can I suggest moving this to the electric forum. You'll get safer advice from electricians

Yeah that would be greatbhow do i go about moving it
thanks

brightspark

damienf1 wrote: »

Blue wires are connected into terminal block how would u go about connecting this up ?

I would have to test them to determine if they are neutrals.

It's a small job for someone who knows what they are doing, however I doubt anyone can advise you how to do it remotely.