Tronic Digital Timer Switch, 25 Amps, LCD Programmable

Our review

This is a programmable timer switch from Tronic that cuts power to whatever is wired through it and restores it on a schedule you set yourself. The built-in micro-computer controller shows its settings on an LCD screen, and the timing range stretches from a single minute up to 168 hours, which covers everything from short daily cycles to weekly routines. It suits anyone who wants a pump, heater, lighting circuit or similar load to run on its own timetable without being there to flip a switch. Before buying, confirm the current your appliance draws against the 25 amp rating, check whether your wiring and mounting arrangement match the unit, and decide how many separate on and off events per day you actually need. Compare it with mechanical timers, which are simpler but less precise, and with smart Wi-Fi timers, which add app control but depend on a network. The LCD readout and wide timing range are the main things setting this one apart. Available on Sokonia.