OP-TIP1000 24 Hour Plug-In Timer — 13 Amp, No Wiring Required

Simple 24 hour scheduling — just plug it in The Optimum OP-TIP1000 is a captive-tappet 24-hour plug-in time switch. No wiring, no electrician: it plugs straight into a standard BS1363 3-pin socket and your appliance plugs into it. Set the tappets around the dial for the times you want power on. Each tappet covers 15 minutes, so you can schedule down to quarter-hour accuracy — ideal for lamps, heaters, aquarium and pond pumps, Christmas lights, or anything you want running to a routine. Key features 24 hour dial with captive tappets — they won't fall out when you set them 15 minute minimum switching interval BS1363 compliant shuttered output socket Three operating modes: manual override fixed ON / timed / fixed OFF No installation required — plug and play Technical specification Resistive load: 13 A Inductive load: 2 A (cos φ 0.6) Supply / power consumption: 1 VA at 230 V, 50 Hz Minimum switching time: 15 minutes Accuracy: mains synchronised, typically ±2.5 seconds per day Operating temperature: −10 °C to +55 °C Dimensions: 130 × 68.5 × 42 mm Weight: 150 g PRICE INCLUDES VAT & FREE DELIVERY ACROSS IRELAND Frequently Asked Questions Q: Where can I buy a plug-in timer in Ireland? A: The Optimum OP-TIP1000 24 hour plug-in timer is available from Shamrock Electrical at shamrockelectrical.ie, with free delivery across Ireland from our base in Rathcoole, Co. Dublin. Q: How much does the OP-TIP1000 cost? A: It costs €30.89 including VAT, with free delivery across Ireland. Q: Do I need an electrician? A: No. It plugs straight into a standard 3 pin socket and the appliance plugs into it. There is no wiring, so it is ready to use in minutes. Q: What can I run off it? A: Anything with a standard plug up to 13 A resistive — lamps, portable heaters, pond and aquarium pumps, Christmas lights, dehumidifiers. Inductive loads such as motors are limited to 2 A. Q: How accurate is it? A: It is mains synchronised, typically within ±2.5 seconds per day, with a minimum switching time of 15 minutes. Q: Can I override the schedule without resetting it? A: Yes. There are three modes — fixed ON, timed, and fixed OFF — so you can override manually and drop back into the programme afterwards. Q: Is this the same as the WiFi plug-in timer? A: No. This is a mechanical dial with no app. If you want scheduling from your phone, look at the OP-WFP or OP-WFD WiFi smart plugs instead. Q: Do you deliver across Ireland? A: Yes. We deliver to every county in the Republic of Ireland, and you can also collect from our Rathcoole store. Supplied by Shamrock Electrical Supplies, Rathcoole, Dublin. Trade enquiries welcome — sales@shamrockelectrical.ie or (01) 401 9907.