Energenie 30 Minute Rundown Timer Plug - Automatic Appliance Safety Switch Off - White

This Energenie Variable Run Down Timer is great! I attached a strip which has a number of mobile phone/camera battery chargers on it and set it on one of the 4 options of run times (1/2 hr, 1, 3 or 4 hours) . It has a count up time or a count down. The count up time apparently turns on at a pre-selected time. I can't think of anything I've got which would utilise that at the moment. However, the Countdown option is probably what everyone will most likely use. The device will shut down after whatever time you have selected in the option of run times. I've chosen 3 hours as I don't think anything will need more than 2-3 hrs charge time these days. Of course it depends on how old or how big your device is that needs charging. For example if you know your device will need 3-4 hrs of charging, then use the 4 hours option or if it's fully charged after 1/2 hr, use the 1/2 hr option. On the top of the device is a display light which is green when there is power going through it (on left side.) On the right side is a switch to turn it on or off (- when you plug it in the wall, you will see the light when you turn it on.) I like that you can gently touch it to turn on or off - I believe it is a sensor switch of some sort as there is no need for gorilla force type pressure to turn it on or off but just light finger tip pressure. There should be a sound of switch going on and a green light should be seen. I feel confident that all unnecessary chargers are off the mains and only run when needed. Especially helpful when teenagers use it as they always have lots of devices and lots of chargers. Ideal for the home trying to watch energy use and wastage. A friend told me it was on an internet eco store but I shopped here asprices were comparable.

This timer does the job I wanted it for, and is so useful I'm planning to get another couple.I kept falling asleep in bed with the tv/dvd player still running and often didn't realise until the following morning.This timer plug is so simple to use, the power supply stays off until you press the green button when it starts to count down and then switches itself off 30 minutes later.I press the button as I get into bed and so far it has worked perfectly and switched the tv off after I've gone to sleep.I have only needed to re-set the timer once when I was watching something which I knew was around an hour long.It is easy enough and quick enough to do so not really a niggle.For this reason though, I agree with the other reviewers who have said that a 40 minute and perhaps 50 minute option would be a useful improvement.However, this timer does what I want it to do and I can relax knowing that the tv will turn itself off if I fall asleep. Good value for the price.

I have had no-end of problems with various 'countdown timer' plugs. I think that they are such a useful concept and are ideal for controlling things that you don't want to have to worry about "have I switched it off?". I have tried more or less every make (whereas there are dozens of different-makes of timer-switches, countdown-type are fewer in number) and the main issue I have had is reliability (something you DON'T want with this type of product).Operationally a countdown-timer needs to be very quick and easy to use... a one button type of operation will mean that you use the countdown timer without almost thinking about it, and that is fairly crucial. I have rejected the type where you have to set a countdown time, and then press another button to start because that adds an unnecessary stage of operation. I do like ones with a separate manual slider for selecting a time (that can be left in that position) and so you just then have to press a single button to start it everytime (unless you need to adjust the time... often not the case if you leave the countdown timer attached to a particular appliance).The Energenie 30min Countdown Timer does not give you any other option than 30 minutes (so it may not be ideal for every situation)... but if that is okay then it's a very simple, quick and intuitive device. I also love the way the LED blinks as it counts down the 30mins. It's a nice and reassuring visual indicator of the timer working. The Energenie is also very reasonably priced. I am mainly using it to automatically switch off small wax melt air-freshener devices, which are so easy to forget about switching off. Someone I heard about couldn't remember if they'd turned off their air freshener when they went on holiday and worried about it all the time they were away. It's for that peace of mind that I feel these countdown timers are so useful for.So far I am highly delighted with it, and have bought a second one... and if it proves reliable I will purchase more. It's affordable, nicely made, has the CE mark, not too bulky, gives you an indication as to its operational status etc. I really do hope that it also proves reliable going forward. I have thrown about 5 other makes of countdown timers away. Hopefully this one will stay the course!I have only given it 4 stars because of the fact it only has a single fixed countdown time (30 minutes) - but that's what it is, and it's not a fault or anything, but a side manual slide switch to allow say 30ins, 1hr, 2hr would make it perfect and then warrant the 5 starts probably (as long as it still proves reliable).Hope that the above is helpful... there's not much about countdown-timers that I haven't got some "tried and tested" knowledge of!

An absolute godsend. The amount of times we've left the house and my wife asks "Have I left my hair straightener on?"Saves all the doubt and hassle. And the need to return! Buy it now and save your marriage! 😀

Good value timer switch - every home should have one! I already have one of these timers, so I can confirm that they are so useful for many applications where you want to ensure that electrical equipment is not left on any longer than necessary. Well made product and easy to use.

I have two of these. One has lasted three to four years, the other 18 months. They no longer click on or off when you tap the top of the unit. This is disappointing as they helped me control my energy use and are great for regulating charging times for phones and laptops.

I bought this for a heated airer. It is soooo easy to use. Just gently touch the top and a green light comes on. There's a slider on the side to choose how long it's on for - I mainly have 8 hours or 5 hours. At first I thought it wasn't working because the green light flashed and the heater didn't heat up - bu then I realised I'd got it on a timer to delay it coming on. Once I flipped the switch it was fine. I would recommend this - works really well. I like the peace of mind that the airer won't be left on for days accidentally.

Utilisé pour limiter l'utilisation d'un chauffage de type souffleur qui est installé dans la salle de bain, nous avons déjà oublié plusieures fois de l'éteindre après la douche ou le bain.Avec ce minuteur il suffit d'appuyer sur le bouton pour mettre en marche 30 minutes le chauffage c'est vraiment très simple.Le principe est bien mais cet arricle a fonctionné 2 semaines avant de tomber en panne, le vendeur ne répond pas à mes messages de demande d'échange, je ne conseille pas l'achat de cet article

its usefulness in preventing my electric magnifier burn my stuff. Like the least that it has non australian fittings and i have to use two conversion plugs one for power in and one for power out. Other than that all good

La tengo para que funcione un clorador salino solo media hora y lo hace muy correctamente, esta en interior y ante corte y restablecimiento del suministro electrico lo deja en off, que es lo que me interesaba

Pas fait pour la France....