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Timeguard’s FST77N fused spur timeswitch.
TIMEGUARD’S RANGE OF GENERAL-PURPOSE TIME SWITCHES OFFERS RELIABLE, CONTROLLED ON/OFF SWITCHING WITH EASY PROGRAMMING FOR HEATING, VENTILATION AND LIGHTING… Let’s hear it for the workhorses
With so much attention on home automation, which is being brought into the mainstream mass market via reliable Wi-Fi control, let’s not forget the general-purpose controls that underpin many installations. The same basic rules apply when choosing these devices: guaranteed quality and reliability, clearly displayed information and strong support from a knowledgeable tech team who are readily available by phone without endless hold times. As a general rule, the main functions people seek are timing for heating, ventilation and lighting. They want reliable, controlled on/off switching with easy programming, and Timeguard continues to lead with its range of
general-purpose time switches. These are ideal for anything from immersion heater control to, with the latest heavy-duty design, driving a full 8A inductive load for devices with moving parts and continuous loop cycles. Timeguard’s designers have also proven once again that a high specification doesn’t have to mean big and ugly. Offering surprising affordability and high specification of this heavy-duty timer, combined with the competitive price, the new NTTHDS 24 Hour/7 Day Compact Digital Heavy Duty Timeswitch supports 8A inductive and 20A resistive loads. It also has a loop function, allowing for continuous on/off schedules, regulating
how long mains power should be supplied before disconnecting the load for a predetermined amount of time, repeating this action indefinitely. This can prevent overheating, manage charging cycles, or simply save energy and reduce wear and tear. With eight on/off easy-set programmes per day and 56 on/off programmes per week, a large backlit display, clear indication of on/off status, and a backup power reserve up to 720 hours, the Timeguard NTTHDS is the go-to heavy- duty timer.
Understanding loads: Inductive vs. resistive
Inductive loads, such as machines with moving parts, use coils or windings of
“Slimline and compact models are offered across the range, and there is an increasing focus on ease of use.”
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