Screwfix time switches

In article , Steven Briggs writes

I've got them (from B&Q). they are made by Philex

They work with CFL's - they take their power from an AA battery. They work in parallel(?) to the normal light switch ie you can switch the light on and off normally, but if the timer says the light is on, you can't use the switch to turn it off.

Not as good as the type that take their power from the lighting circuit, but the only thing I could find that woks with fluorescents.

In message , Phil Hughes writes

Strange site indeed!

Now I just need to hit Screwfix when they're "open" and deem themselves able to serve their customers.

Cheers

I use them on CFL's. I actually remove the normal light switch. You can use them as a normal switch by pressing the MODE button - on, off, auto, random. Mine take AAA batteries - very good they are too, as they will handle quite a high current and can be used on socket outlets.

In article , Doctor D writes

What do have in its place - a blanking plate?

Yeh, your right - just checked and so do mine. Been going over 12 months now on one battery.

One replaced a two gang switch, so I fitted a single gang. The other switch in the garage controls the outside lights, so, yes, I fitted a blanking plate. It saves confusion for the family with the other switches.

They last for ages on alkaline AAA's. The first sign of failure is that the lights don't come on!