How to use a timer - Need help

[HumbleAro]

Hi Guys,

I just bought two timer switches and have no clue how it works or for a matter of fact if it even works.

The is no instruction on the box also.

Pls help.

what kind of timer is it? mechanical or digital? Perhaps you can post a pic or model of it..

if mechanical timer, first rotate to the counter to the appropriate time. Then i think each tab that is pressed down is equivalent to 15 min of ON or something like that. So, depending upon your duration of ON time, there are quite a few tabs to press

[HumbleAro]

Thanks for the tip. I will post a pic tonight.

[HumbleAro]

[deshun]

I prefer digital type as it is easy to setup.

[Joecool]

Originally Posted by HumbleAro

bro, push down the black areas until fully depressed. the arrow signifies when the timer will start. i believe each tab depressed represents 15mins. the numbers on the face can be used to match actual time or to any timings u prefer.
the tab on the right that can be pushed up or down showing a clock sign, when pushed up, it overrides the timer and switches on whatever that is plugged in, when pushed down, it's in timer mode.
hope i got everything covered

[Jon-san]

Originally Posted by Joecool

bro, push down the black areas until fully depressed. the arrow signifies when the timer will start. i believe each tab depressed represents 15mins. the numbers on the face can be used to match actual time or to any timings u prefer.
the tab on the right that can be pushed up or down showing a clock sign, when pushed up, it overrides the timer and switches on whatever that is plugged in, when pushed down, it's in timer mode.
hope i got everything covered

I think you got most of it covered. Personally, I would add one more caution from personal experience. Do check regularly that your timer is working, as I have experienced before socket connections not good, hence the device never switched on at the correct time. I am using 1 such timer for my sump tank cabinet, running at 15 mins every hour, to power a fan for ventilating the cabinet interior.

[HumbleAro]

Hi guys, thanks for the help. I am using the timer for my lights thus no worries. Will try and keep you guys posted.

[HumbleAro]

It works!!!! Thank you Incredible319, Joecool and Jon-san.

nice..its a bit tricky at first but once u get the hang of it, it's alright..

am not sure why a lot of them dont come with instructions though..