12 volt timer

Submitted: Sunday, Jan 16, 2011 at 15:08

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Member - Noel C (NSW)

Hi I,m looking for a 12 volt timer device which allows me to plug my Engel into which can then be plugged into an Engel socket.

can anyone help?

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Reply By: Rod - Sunday, Jan 16, 2011 at 16:12

Sunday, Jan 16, 2011 at 16:12

The 12Volt shop in Perth have one on the front page of their website

http://www.12volt.com.au/

down towards the bottom in purple. You'll have to add the engel plugs/sockets

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Follow Up By: Ozhumvee - Sunday, Jan 16, 2011 at 18:07

Sunday, Jan 16, 2011 at 18:07

I've been using one of those for years to run my Autofridge in eutectic mode, 2 hrs in early morning and 2 hrs in the evening. It is never turned off, sits in the shed in the vehicle 24/7 operating on the time clock.

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Follow Up By: Cruiser .- Sunday, Jan 16, 2011 at 18:44

Sunday, Jan 16, 2011 at 18:44

I have one as well. I have fitted it to an electrical junction box just to keep it all n keep box ice and tidy

They work well

Cheers,

Cruiser

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Follow Up By: kcandco - Sunday, Jan 16, 2011 at 20:27

Sunday, Jan 16, 2011 at 20:27

Hi
How much are they?

Kc

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Follow Up By: ben_gv3 - Sunday, Jan 16, 2011 at 20:43

Sunday, Jan 16, 2011 at 20:43

They can be found here. $60

Jaycar 12V timer

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Follow Up By: Member - Mark E (VIC) - Monday, Jan 17, 2011 at 12:21

Monday, Jan 17, 2011 at 12:21

Like Peter, I have one of these in my car to run my eutectic fridge and it works a treat. The only downside of the device is that it introduces a number of extra connectors and electronic devices into your fridge circuit which WILL cause voltage drop.

I have tested my setup which uses very heavy cable, properly soldered connectors and is generally wired to reduce voltage drop.

Without the timer in the circuit I get 0.2v drop from the battery to the fridge...quite acceptable under load and with the timer, I get 0.5v drop...less acceptable however.

As said it does work and I use it regularly, but bear in mind the offsets.

Cheers,

Mark

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