Water Heater Timer

While a simple on off switch is not technically a timer it is an efficient manual method of reducing energy.

Water heater timer. This type of timer has to be activated similar to the switch method but has the advantage of. Use this 24 hour timer to save money on your energy bill by scheduling when your hot water heater turns on and to ensure it is off when it s not needed. Includes 3 sets of on off trippers and can accommodate up to 12 on and 12 off events. The only way a water heater timer will save money is if it prevents the water heater from reheating water during standby periods no hot water being used.

Its heavy duty metal construction and lockable tamper resistant metal case make this timer durable. That is a 66 saving on a unit that almost runs constantly and uses a lot of energy. The timer was about 40 then another 15 for conduit and couplers and then a few feet of wiring. Connect one end of the wire you bought at the store to the timer and the other end to the heater.

25 amps 6250 250 volts 60 hz. Intermatic wh21 electric water heater timer color make sure this fits by entering your model number. In standard hot water heaters energy is required to keep the water in the tank heated 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The time switch is easy to install with its 3 4 in.

A water heater timer is a small electronic device that fits onto your current hot water heater either gas or electric and allows you to set specific on or off periods for hot water production and maintenance. Automatically schedule hot water when needed turns water on during high use and off during low use periods single pole single throw capacity. Has a convenient external override switch for manually toggling the on off setting. Types of hot water heater timers switch.

Screw the plate back onto the top of the heater and screw the timer into its case. As of installing it we were able to cut out 16 hours of use on our hot water heater daily. This 24 hour indoor heavy duty mechanical water heater time switch is ideal for use with fans pumps water heaters ac and more. One rate has the regular daytime rate the other is the off peak rate.

Nema 1 rated indoor enclosure. Utilities in many areas of the country offer two electric rates for residential or commercial customers. A water heater timer may save a little money. Easy to set and it includes a manual override switch.

Fish the cord you just removed from the water heater through the timer case on the wall and connect the ends to the timer.