Cheap Domestic Timers

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We frequently inspect Edinburgh tenement stairwells where standard domestic timers have been installed instead of astronomical controls. Standard domestic timers simply aren't fit for purpose in communal stair lighting setups.

Unlike astronomical units, domestic timers fail to track seasonal daylight changes in Edinburgh and cannot automatically adjust for British Summer Time (BST). This results in lights running during daylight hours or staying off when needed, leading to premature lamp burnout, wasted energy, and unnecessary wear on the entire lighting system.

On a recent job, we also discovered that the installation lacked proper circuit protection for the main service fuse. To ensure long-term safety and reliability, we:

• Replaced the inadequate domestic timer with an astronomical Timeclock designed to track local sunset and sunrise times automatically.

• Installed correct circuit protection across the entire board to safeguard the lights, timer, and fire panel system.

If your stairwell lighting is running at the wrong times or prone to early bulb failure, don't let unfit controls cost you money. Consider upgrading to an energy-efficient LED Conversion or review our straightforward Pricing for stair lighting maintenance and control upgrades across Edinburgh.