Hard-wired timers on lighting circuits
The neatest solution for hall, stair, landing and kitchen lights is a programmable timer wired into the lighting circuit — in the consumer unit, in a cupboard or behind the switch plate — with a manual override so the lights work normally the rest of the week. Digital timers hold a weekly programme, so the Friday evening and Saturday times can differ from the rest of the week.
Timed sockets for the hot plate and urn
- A dedicated socket on its own timer for the plata or hot plate and the urn, so nothing is switched by hand.
- Sized for the load — an urn and a hot plate together draw more than most people expect.
- Plug-in timers are fine for lamps; for the kitchen we recommend a wired timed socket.
PIR and sensor lights
Motion-sensor lights in hallways, bathrooms, porches and gardens are the usual problem. We fit an override switch so each sensor light can be set to permanently on, permanently off or automatic, and we can put outdoor lights on a timer instead.
Fridge lights, ovens and smart systems
Fridge door switches, oven Sabbath modes and smart-lighting schedules all have their place. Practice varies between households and communities, so we fit what you ask for and leave the halachic questions to you and your rabbi.
