Name that (timed) light-switch!

spida · 19-08-2022 05:11PM #1

My kids are forever leaving the light on under the stairs (where it can't be seen). So I want to get a switch that is a button that turns on the light for X seconds? Preferably with the option to turn it off.

Anything I Google is wrong, but I know it exists and I presume it has a name?

Thanks

meercat · 19-08-2022 06:24PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058259506/name-that-timed-light-switch

Time lag switch

https://www.screwfix.ie/p/elkay-3875a-1-push-button-3-wire-master-timer/34572?gclid=EAIaIQobChMImZX7rsPT-QIVxrHtCh0ptgWuEAQYAyABEgLnIPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

spida · 21-08-2022 03:44PM

Perfect, thanks, I found this one which is exactly what I had in-mind:

https://www.screwfix.ie/p/elkay-400a-pneumatic-time-delay-switch/68088

meercat · 21-08-2022 05:10PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119501795#Comment_119501795

I’d go for this type instead

https://www.electricalwholesaler.ie/products/plugssocketsswitches/domesticplugsswitchessockets/domesticswitches/domestic1gangswitches/ellipsetimelagswitch

spida · 21-08-2022 06:21PM

There's very few details with that one, so not seeing enough to be able to compare. Why do you prefer? Just for the look?

meercat · 21-08-2022 06:26PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119502443#Comment_119502443

Easier operation

those other Columbus time lag switches are mechanical (the further you push the longer the lights stay on). They’ll be difficult for children to operate.

the electronic one is as simple as a bell push

they look better too

Name that (timed) light-switch!

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