Where to find a dedicated timer?

[W. Kirk Crawford]

Greetings,

I am looking a timer where I set the length of time, then push a button and the electric flow for that amount of time and shuts off.

I don't want timers that turn on at a set time and off at a set time. That is out of the question.

I want a timer where you set the length, then push a button. Every time you push the button the timers is set for that length of
time.

W. Kirk Crawford

 

[W. Kirk Crawford]

I need to explain more, this timer does not draw power until the button is pushed.

W. Kirk Crawford
Tularosa, New Mexico

 

[charles]

I need to explain more, this timer does not draw power until the button
is pushed.

Sounds as though you need something run by clockwork ;-)

 

[Palindrome]

Greetings,

I am looking a timer where I set the length of time, then push a button
and the electric flow for that amount of time and shuts off.

I don't want timers that turn on at a set time and off at a set time.
That is out of the question.

I want a timer where you set the length, then push a button. Every time
you push the button the timers is set for that length of time.

Strange to relate, I have two sat on my drawing room table as I write.

One looks like a relay but contains a synchronous motor, a gearbox and
an adjuster calibrated 0-10. Push a button and it runs for the set time
up to ten seconds and then stops.

Another is much larger and has a rotary scale going from 0-100. You turn
a knob to the desired time and, when you push a button, a relay operates
and the knob rotates back to zero, when the relay de-activates. The knob
scale actually has an outer ring that can set the time from 0-100 mS,
0-1 S, 0-10 S, 0-100 S, 0 -1000 S and 0-10000 S - by changing gearbox
ratios.

I only mention those because I am trying to find a use for them and, if
you lived anywhere near me in darkest Devon UK, you could just have come
and collected one for free.. They came out of equipment that I had
stripped down.

I was going to use the big one in a box supplying power to a socket for
my electric clothes iron - as I am for ever leaving the thing on...


However, I digress. I think the thing you need is a "darkroom timer".

 

[ChairmanOfTheBored]

Greetings,

I am looking a timer where I set the length of time, then push a button and the electric flow for that amount of time and shuts off.

I don't want timers that turn on at a set time and off at a set time. That is out of the question.

I want a timer where you set the length, then push a button. Every time you push the button the timers is set for that length of
time.

W. Kirk Crawford

This one is clock based, but you could still set it for a given span
and it would indeed work.

http://www.rewci.com/digitaltimer.html

This one does what you want, but is not automated. You have to stop
dialing at the appropriate location.

http://www.rewci.com/infd12inspwo.html

 

[Dean Hoffman]

Greetings,

I am looking a timer where I set the length of time, then push a button
and the electric flow for that amount of time and shuts off.

I don't want timers that turn on at a set time and off at a set time.
That is out of the question.

I want a timer where you set the length, then push a button. Every time
you push the button the timers is set for that length of time.

W. Kirk Crawford

You might try looking here: > http://tinyurl.com/24aves
This timer is used in irrigation systems and might do what you want.
It takes up some space though.
This company has a bunch of timers: > http://tinyurl.com/2ge4jh
They don't sell retail but you could get an idea what's available at
least.

Dean

 

[ChairmanOfTheBored]

Strange to relate, I have two sat on my drawing room table as I write.

One looks like a relay but contains a synchronous motor, a gearbox and
an adjuster calibrated 0-10. Push a button and it runs for the set time
up to ten seconds and then stops.

Another is much larger and has a rotary scale going from 0-100. You turn
a knob to the desired time and, when you push a button, a relay operates
and the knob rotates back to zero, when the relay de-activates. The knob
scale actually has an outer ring that can set the time from 0-100 mS,
0-1 S, 0-10 S, 0-100 S, 0 -1000 S and 0-10000 S - by changing gearbox
ratios.

I only mention those because I am trying to find a use for them and, if
you lived anywhere near me in darkest Devon UK, you could just have come
and collected one for free.. They came out of equipment that I had
stripped down.

I was going to use the big one in a box supplying power to a socket for
my electric clothes iron - as I am for ever leaving the thing on...


However, I digress. I think the thing you need is a "darkroom timer".

To make his own...

http://www3.sympatico.ca/lloyd.gordon3/darkroom_timer_using_pic.htm

 

[ChairmanOfTheBored]

Intermatic makes one that runs about 10 minutes per switch operation.
I have one on my bathroom fan.

The also make a 12Hr version. Light switch replacement type
configuration.

 

[Palindrome]

Nice!

Apart from the rain we spent a very pleasant week in Chagford earlier this
year

The big problem with Chagford is that it is a sod to get to in a bus in
mid-Summer...especially if you are the driver. Still, the look on some
people's faces when they round a corner and find a hedge-to-hedge bus
coming at them is something to treasure.

There is a little spot not too far from there that really is an almost
entirely undiscovered wonder. A public path starts by going through a
very uninspiring farmyard. A short walk later, you are beside a little
river tumbling down a hidden valley, complete with deep pool to go
swimming in. I've been going there for years and never seen a soul,
other than from the farm...

 

[Roy]

It would help if you told us what's the intended use of the timer - how
long an interval do you need..?

Try here http://www.cramer-motors.com/

I have an old Mark-Time 15Amp 125V.A.C. only - rotary knob type., works
like a charm...at times I've used it to time servicing a product, one
can set it to operate anywhere between 0-60 minutes..it's in the
pictures lower right hand of this web display. Shop Around - Good Luck .

Roy Q.T.
Urban Technician
[I don't make em, I just fix em]

 

[Roy]

Here the one I use - It's old school but effective.

http://www.cramer-motors.com/series78.html

Made By M.H. Rhodes Inc.

You'll have to check for a distributor in your area....

Roy Q.T.
Urban Technician
[I don't make em, I just fix em]

 

[Palindrome]

Here the one I use - It's old school but effective.

http://www.cramer-motors.com/series78.html

Made By M.H. Rhodes Inc.

You'll have to check for a distributor in your area....

IIUC, those wind back to zero as they operate. Not quite what the OP
wanted, unless, like mine and many darkroom timers, it springs back to
the preset time on completion:

"Every time you push the button the timers is set for that length of time. "

 

[Roy]

From: [email protected] (Palindrome)
I sent:

http://www.cramer-motors.com/series78.html Made By M.H. Rhodes Inc.
--------------------
IIUC, those wind back to zero as they operate. Not quite what the OP
wanted, unless, like mine and many darkroom timers, it springs back to
the preset time on completion:
"Every time you push the button the timers is set for that length of
time. "
--
Sue
IIUC, those wind back to zero as they operate. Not quite what the OP
wanted, unless, like mine and many darkroom timers, it springs back to
the preset time on completion:
"Every time you push the button the timers is set for that length of
time. "
--
Sue
------------------
Yours sounds more convenient., who manufactures it? This one wroks fine
you can wind it to any 0-60 min. interval, turn it back & stop it, it
doesn't take much effort to do it either.I guess it depends on what &
where you need a timed outlet.

I will eventually get a digital model if they are avaiable, Bench Type
of course.

This particular model was obtained with a Pesticide Mister I had a while
back., it conveniently mounted right on it.I keep it on my bench/work
space.

Roy Q.T.
Urban Technician
[I don't make em, I just fix em]

 

[Roy]

On the other hand - I have a Whirlpool Digital Programmable Plug-In
Lamp And Appliance Timer that you could program just about any way you
want to operate "whatever" at a certain time each day he can program &
just switch it to manual - all you have to do is hit the On/Off Button
and it'll run "whatever" is plugged for the the programmed time.

I plug my AC into this one to shorten it's on time during long hot
nights..it's curbs my electricity bills too....

The Whirlpool Corporation should still have these... I'm Out.........

Roy Q.T.
Urban Technician
[I don't make em, I just fix em]

 

[ChairmanOfTheBored]

From: [email protected] (Palindrome)
I sent:

http://www.cramer-motors.com/series78.html Made By M.H. Rhodes Inc.
--------------------
IIUC, those wind back to zero as they operate. Not quite what the OP
wanted, unless, like mine and many darkroom timers, it springs back to
the preset time on completion:
"Every time you push the button the timers is set for that length of
time. "
--
Sue
IIUC, those wind back to zero as they operate. Not quite what the OP
wanted, unless, like mine and many darkroom timers, it springs back to
the preset time on completion:
"Every time you push the button the timers is set for that length of
time. "
--
Sue
------------------
Yours sounds more convenient., who manufactures it? This one wroks fine
you can wind it to any 0-60 min. interval, turn it back & stop it, it
doesn't take much effort to do it either.I guess it depends on what &
where you need a timed outlet.

I will eventually get a digital model if they are avaiable, Bench Type
of course.

This particular model was obtained with a Pesticide Mister I had a while
back., it conveniently mounted right on it.I keep it on my bench/work
space.

Roy Q.T.
Urban Technician
[I don't make em, I just fix em]

From this post it appear that you completely missed her point. It also
looks like you didn't even read her response.

AND you STILL have the sig flag screwed up, dipshit! If you don't know
what that is after SEVERAL folks have told you about it, you don't need
to be in this forum.

 

[UltimatePatriot]

On the other hand - I have a Whirlpool Digital Programmable Plug-In
Lamp And Appliance Timer that you could program just about any way you
want to operate "whatever" at a certain time each day he can program &
just switch it to manual - all you have to do is hit the On/Off Button
and it'll run "whatever" is plugged for the the programmed time.

Did you even read the original post, idiot?

He SPECIFICALLY does NOT want a clock based timer.

He wants an elapsed time device.

I plug my AC into this one to shorten it's on time during long hot
nights..it's curbs my electricity bills too....

Jeez... you little side comments are more retarded than your
suggestions are.

The Whirlpool Corporation should still have these... I'm Out.........

You're out of brains. Try reading the original post next time.

 

[Roy]

Re: Where to find a dedicated timer?

Group: alt.engineering.electrical Date: Sun, Nov 11, 2007, 4:38pm
(EST-3) From: [email protected] (UltimatePatriot)
On Sun, 11 Nov 2007 19:11:38 -0500, [email protected] (Roy) wrote:
On the other hand - I have a Whirlpool Digital Programmable Plug-In Lamp
And Appliance Timer that you could program just about any way you want
to operate "whatever" at a certain time each day he can program & just
switch it to manual - all you have to do is hit the On/Off Button and
it'll run "whatever" is plugged for the the programmed time.
    Did you even read the original post, idiot?
    He SPECIFICALLY does NOT want a clock based timer.
    He wants an elapsed time device.
I plug my AC into this one to shorten it's on time during long hot
nights..it's curbs my electricity bills too....
    Jeez... you little side comments are more retarded than your
suggestions are.
The Whirlpool Corporation should still have these... I'm Out.........
    You're out of brains. Try reading the original post next
time.
--------------------
Picky isn't He.....Maybe if he plugs his device into your sassy talking
ass while you're plugging Chairmans button he'll time it just as he
wants.
I'm not retarded, I just don't need to like hypocrits.

Roy Q.T.
Urban Technician
[I don't make em, I just fix em]

 

[Roy]

Re: Where to find a dedicated timer?

Group: alt.engineering.electrical Date: Sun, Nov 11, 2007, 4:23pm
(EST-3) From: [email protected] (ChairmanOfTheBored)
[email protected] (Palindrome)
I sent:
http://www.cramer-motors.com/series78.html     Made By M.H. Rhodes
Inc.
--------------------
IIUC, those wind back to zero as they operate. Not quite what the OP
wanted, unless, like mine and many darkroom timers, it springs back to
the preset time on completion:
"Every time you push the button the timers is set for that length of
time. "
--
Sue
IIUC, those wind back to zero as they operate. Not quite what the OP
wanted, unless, like mine and many darkroom timers, it springs back to
the preset time on completion:
"Every time you push the button the timers is set for that length of
time. "
--
Sue
------------------
Yours sounds more convenient., who manufactures it? This one wroks fine
you can wind it to any 0-60 min. interval, turn it back & stop it, it
doesn't take much effort to do it either.I guess it depends on what &
where you need a timed outlet.
I will eventually get a digital model if they are avaiable, Bench Type
of course.
This particular model was obtained with a Pesticide Mister I had a while
back., it conveniently mounted right on it.I keep it on my bench/work
space.
Roy Q.T.
Urban Technician
[I don't make em, I just fix em]
    From this post it appear that you completely missed her
point. It also looks like you didn't even read her response.
    AND you STILL have the sig flag screwed up, dipshit! If you
don't know what that is after SEVERAL folks have told you about it, you
don't need to be in this forum.
-----------------------
Oh' so now it's a forum - **** That Shit !

Turdman I'm doubling the word value for every belittling word, such as
dipshit, retard and idiot you hit my way.

Roy Q.T.
Urban Technician
[I don't make em, I just fix em]

 

[ChairmanOfTheBored]

Re: Where to find a dedicated timer?

Group: alt.engineering.electrical Date: Sun, Nov 11, 2007, 4:23pm
(EST-3) From: [email protected] (ChairmanOfTheBored)
[email protected] (Palindrome)
I sent:
http://www.cramer-motors.com/series78.html     Made By M.H. Rhodes
Inc.
--------------------
IIUC, those wind back to zero as they operate. Not quite what the OP
wanted, unless, like mine and many darkroom timers, it springs back to
the preset time on completion:
"Every time you push the button the timers is set for that length of
time. "
--
Sue
IIUC, those wind back to zero as they operate. Not quite what the OP
wanted, unless, like mine and many darkroom timers, it springs back to
the preset time on completion:
"Every time you push the button the timers is set for that length of
time. "
--
Sue
------------------
Yours sounds more convenient., who manufactures it? This one wroks fine
you can wind it to any 0-60 min. interval, turn it back & stop it, it
doesn't take much effort to do it either.I guess it depends on what &
where you need a timed outlet.
I will eventually get a digital model if they are avaiable, Bench Type
of course.
This particular model was obtained with a Pesticide Mister I had a while
back., it conveniently mounted right on it.I keep it on my bench/work
space.
Roy Q.T.
Urban Technician
[I don't make em, I just fix em]
    From this post it appear that you completely missed her
point. It also looks like you didn't even read her response.
    AND you STILL have the sig flag screwed up, dipshit! If you
don't know what that is after SEVERAL folks have told you about it, you
don't need to be in this forum.

Yes, idiot! Usenet is a forum. This is one group which resides in
said forum. It consists of over 43,000 groups, and started as a defense
project communications medium. Get a clue, idiot!

Here, learn a little, BOY!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usenet#Newsreader_clients

Turdman I'm doubling the word value for every belittling word, such as
dipshit, retard and idiot you hit my way.

I calls 'em as I sees 'em, and I sees you for the true idiot that you
are.

For 51 yoa, you sure are one stupid mother fucker.

Roy Q.T.
Urban Technician
[I don't make em, I just fix em]

If you FIX so much, then FIX you knowledge of Usenet, and FIX your
Usenet news client to post properly, you fucking obtuse dopey ****.

Everyone here is tired of your INABILITY to post correctly. Most have
already filtered you, and you do not exist for them.

 

[Roy]

Will someone that matters tell us what's so pleasant or proper about
this dimwits post ......Full copy below =>

Re: Where to find a dedicated timer?

Group: alt.engineering.electrical Date: Sun, Nov 11, 2007, 6:38pm
(EST-3) From: [email protected] (ChairmanOfTheBored)
Where to find a dedicated timer?
Group: alt.engineering.electrical Date: Sun, Nov 11, 2007, 4:23pm
(EST-3) From: [email protected] (ChairmanOfTheBored) On Sun, 11
Nov 2007 18:47:28 -0500, [email protected] (Roy) wrote: From:
[email protected] (Palindrome) I sent:
http://www.cramer-motors.com/series78.html     Made By M.H. Rhodes
Inc.
--------------------
IIUC, those wind back to zero as they operate. Not quite what the OP
wanted, unless, like mine and many darkroom timers, it springs back to
the preset time on completion:
"Every time you push the button the timers is set for that length of
time. "
--
Sue
IIUC, those wind back to zero as they operate. Not quite what the OP
wanted, unless, like mine and many darkroom timers, it springs back to
the preset time on completion:
"Every time you push the button the timers is set for that length of
time. "
--
Sue
------------------
Yours sounds more convenient., who manufactures it? This one wroks fine
you can wind it to any 0-60 min. interval, turn it back & stop it, it
doesn't take much effort to do it either.I guess it depends on what &
where you need a timed outlet.
I will eventually get a digital model if they are avaiable, Bench Type
of course.
This particular model was obtained with a Pesticide Mister I had a while
back., it conveniently mounted right on it.I keep it on my bench/work
space.
Roy Q.T.
Urban Technician
[I don't make em, I just fix em]
    From this post it appear that you completely missed her
point. It also looks like you didn't even read her response.
    AND you STILL have the sig flag screwed up, dipshit! If you
don't know what that is after SEVERAL folks have told you about it, you
don't need to be in this forum.
-----------------------
Oh' so now it's a forum - **** That Shit !
    Yes, idiot! Usenet is a forum. This is one group which
resides in said forum. It consists of over 43,000 groups, and started as
a defense project communications medium. Get a clue, idiot!
    Here, learn a little, BOY!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usenet#Newsreader_clients
Turdman I'm doubling the word value for every belittling word, such as
dipshit, retard and idiot you hit my way.
    I calls 'em as I sees 'em, and I sees you for the true idiot
that you are.
    For 51 yoa, you sure are one stupid mother fucker.
Roy Q.T.
Urban Technician
[I don't make em, I just fix em]
    If you FIX so much, then FIX you knowledge of Usenet, and
FIX your Usenet news client to post properly, you fucking obtuse dopey
****.
    Everyone here is tired of your INABILITY to post correctly.
Most have already filtered you, and you do not exist for them.
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I saw your pedantic wiki url - it's rubbish., not even worth the bytes
that hold it.

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