Looking for an opposite count down timer.

[Matt LeBaron]

So I'm looking for a timer (plug in preferably) that will turn off power for like 10-15 minutes and then restore power. Lots of timers that will turn something on for a while and then off but I can't seem to find the opposite.

 

Any ideas or suggestions? Looking for a way to turn off circulation pumps for a little bit easily for feeding and then not having to remember about turning them back on.

[Coral Hind]

See this old thread and see if this is what you are looking for. After you turn the item off and then turn it back on it will start to count and then turn on your item when the set time has been reached.

 

http://wamas.org/forums/topic/23197-time-delay-relay/?p=204058

[Matt LeBaron]

I think that may work. I'll just have to figure out the easiest way to cycle power, power strip maybe where I just turn it off and then back on to start he delay timer.

 

Thanks!

Edited February 14, 2015 by Matt LeBaron

[s2nhle]

See this old thread and see if this is what you are looking for. After you turn the item off and then turn it back on it will start to count and then turn on your item when the set time has been reached.

 

http://wamas.org/forums/topic/23197-time-delay-relay/?p=204058

Great idea. Would you provide more detail on how to do it. Thanks,

[Coral Hind]

You simply add the unit in series on the hot wire. I used a short cord and cut the hot, which is normally black, and then crimped on terminal ends. Then place each end on each terminal. There is a small wire on the front of the unit that you need to cut if you are using 120v, which most will be using. Once you cut the small blue wire in half to open that circuit, just safely tape that wire up and put it out of the way as I did in the picture. 

 

[Rob A]

Buy a short extension cord that you can cut up so you have the male and female ends, then you could fit the timer and cord ends into a small metal junction box and put a push button switch on the cover of the box. Push the button and the delay begins.

[Rob A]

I tried jamming one into a small junction box...it's pretty snug so you might need a bigger box if you want it in a box.

[s2nhle]

Buy a short extension cord that you can cut up so you have the male and female ends, then you could fit the timer and cord ends into a small metal junction box and put a push button switch on the cover of the box. Push the button and the delay begins.

Thanks. but there maybe a power outage while I am not at home, would it automatic starts after certain set amount of time?

[s2nhle]

You simply add the unit in series on the hot wire. I used a short cord and cut the hot, which is normally black, and then crimped on terminal ends. Then place each end on each terminal. There is a small wire on the front of the unit that you need to cut if you are using 120v, which most will be using. Once you cut the small blue wire in half to open that circuit, just safely tape that wire up and put it out of the way as I did in the picture. 

 

Thank you very much. I will order it and try it out.

[Rob A]

If there was a power outtage it would have the same effect as using a push button to interrupt power to the device. These are activated by cycling power to them...either by adding a push button switch to break the circuit momentarily or by cycling a switch on a power strip that you have it plugged in to, etc. Once power was restored it would place the device into the delay that you have it set at, then once the delay time is up it would activate whatever is plugged into it.

Edited March 4, 2015 by Rob A

[Coral Hind]

I never mounted mine in a box but that would work. I just screwed it under the stand using the center hole in it. If you do use a box a plastic box might be better so it doesn't rust. Just remember to cut the small wire on the front unless you are switching low voltage.

[linkfalcon]

Let me know if u need parts I have a supplyer