The Optimum OP-TIP1000 is a captive-tappet 24-hour plug-in time switch for simple 24 hour scheduling. 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. It suits 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 |
minus 10 °C to +55 °C |
| Dimensions |
130 × 68.5 × 42 mm |
| Weight |
150 g |
| Output socket |
BS1363 compliant, shuttered |
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 to every county in the Republic of Ireland from the first euro. You can also order for collection from our shop in Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, usually ready in 2 to 4 days.
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, such as lamps, portable heaters, pond and aquarium pumps, Christmas lights and 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 order for collection from our Rathcoole shop, usually ready in 2 to 4 days.
Every order ships with free delivery from the very first euro, with no minimum spend and no threshold to reach. New customers take 10 percent off a first order. Trade pricing is not shown online, so if you are buying for a job or a contract, call us on 01 401 9907 or email sales@shamrockelectrical.ie for your rate. We are an Irish owned electrical supplier based in Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, just off the N7 and well positioned for the M50.
