What is the difference between 3 & 4 pin round pattern timeswitches?

Do you have a replacement timeswitch for an E7 water heater controller?

Can you offer a pulse timer for the control of a school bell?

My Q550 timeswitch is losing time. Why?

Are all Sangamo Round Pattern Timeswitches interchangeable?

Can a 4 pin model be used in place of a 3 pin model?

Is there an electro-mechanical model which will switch on for one day per week only?

My Q550 timeswitch or Q7 water heater controller has suddenly failed to function after approx 8-10 years. Does the battery needs replaced?

Is your company approved to 9001?

Does your company have environmental accreditation to 14001 or operate an environmental policy?

What product approvals do your products have?

Does your company have a recycling policy?

How do I dispose of "end of life" products?

Are there any components within your products which have special disposal requirements?

What is the difference between 3 & 4 pin round pattern timeswitches?

3 pin switches have common motor connections and 4 pin switches have independent motor connections. Independent motor connections enable a different switching circuit voltage from the voltage powering the timeswitch, to be controlled.

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Do you have a replacement timeswitch for an E7 water heater controller?

We can offer the Powersaver Daily only for the control of a single element Immersion heater. For further details on this product click on the 'products' header above and select Powersaver family. However should you require a timeswitch for the control of a dual element Immersion heater please contact Horstmann on Tel: 0117 9788700.

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Can you offer a pulse timer for the control of a school bell?

Yes, we can offer the monotron 200 pulse timer, model no. 23814, that enables a pulse period between 1s-99mins to be programmed. For further details on the product please click on the 'products' header above and select Flash products.

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My Q550 timeswitch is losing time. Why?

The Q550 timeswitch utilizes a battery and the timing is dependant on the battery voltage. Therefore after approx 8-10 years in operation the timing varies as the battery voltages decreases. Replacing the battery would resolve the problem. For spare batteries please contact either of the following spares agents:- Heating Control Services Contact: Eric Messenger Tel no: 01922 634503 BJH Electrical Contact: Mr Martin Tel no: 01277 227116

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Are all Sangamo Round Pattern Timeswitches interchangeable?

The bases are common to all the series. Depending on their configuration, all switches use the same style of 3 & 4 pin base. However to comply with current safety standards a complete switch and base must be fitted.

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Can a 4 pin model be used in place of a 3 pin model?

Yes, where separate supplies are not available for the motor and switch circuit of 4 pins models an external link can be added between live terminals 1 & 3. However please note that the installation of the switch must be carried out by a qualified electrician.

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Is there an electro-mechanical model which will switch on for one day per week only?

This can be achieved by using a switch fitted with a day omission device. For further information on selecting the appropriate variant please click on the 'products' header above and select Round Pattern Timeswitches. A reference chart will be displayed on the bottom of this page.

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My Q550 timeswitch or Q7 water heater controller has suddenly failed to function after approx 8-10 years. Does the battery needs replaced?

Yes, the battery has a life expectancy of approx 8-10 years therefore it may need replaced. For a spare battery please contact either of the following spare agents:- * Heating Control Services Contact: Eric Messenger Tel no: 01922 634503 * BJH Electrical Contact: Mr Martin Tel no: 01277 227116

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Is your company approved to 9001?

Yes, we operate a quality management system which complies with the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001:1994. Our BSI certificate number is Q 05237. (Please select the QHSE Page and select the Quality option)

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Does your company have environmental accreditation to 14001 or operate an environmental policy?

Please select the QHSE page.

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What product approvals do your products have?

Please select the QHSE page and click on the Quality option and then click on the BEAB Certificate.

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Does your company have a recycling policy?

Please select the QHSE page and click the Environment option.

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How do I dispose of "end of life" products?

Please select the QHSE page and click the Environment option.

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Are there any components within your products which have special disposal requirements?

Please select the QHSE Page and click the Environment option.

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