How much power/amps does the timer use while on standby mode?
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I don't know. It's really small. It's almost like an inside lamp timer. Mine failed right away and was a waste of money.
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The capacitor onboard is for the timer, not for a circuit when the timeout either opens or closes the relay. At 24 Watts and driving 2+ amps the relay could easily handle the load but it must be a separate circuit with its own power in serial with the relay. This is a timer/relay board originally for home automation running on a 12v 23A battery with whatever circuit -running on its own power if you want to do more than light an LED - connected to the relay. A much simpler approach would be to use discrete components with a power transistor drlving your 24 Watt LED.
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This timer needs power to operate when the power is off it does not continue to keep time. The current time will need to be adjusted once the power comes back on.
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no power draw that i'm aware of, the unit is activated when triggered by an outside source.
826013
I have not put a timer on mine , but after your question, I tried programming in different cplot,and modes,then cut the power with a wall switch, and it has come back on in the same mode.
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I installed mine recently, and measured the power, but not the current directly. In standby, the KillAWatt shows 0W, and powered it draws 4.7W. This includes a small wall wart PS, with the illuminator attached by a 100' siamese cable. These numbers are close to what gth posted, so I'd rely on his more precise numbers.
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Jack, This timer is strictly an ON/Off switch operated by a 12 Volt electronic clock. There are 2 terminals to power the clock & memory and 2 terminals for the single pole contacts.
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Intermatic ML300RTW Malibu 300-Watt Power Pack with Timer and Ground Shield
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Your timer may not be shutting off all power to the device. I would use a test light and check for current.
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It's been quite awhile since I installed my timer and I don't remember now what number it was----but I know that it did take a back up battery. Are you sure your's does not? I've never seen one that didn't? But I suppose that it's possible that the newer models might use a system that won't dump your settings when the power goes off. I haven't researched your model number so I can't say one way or the other for certain.
807057
I just bought a space saver 6. I use a Kill-a-Watt device to measure the power consumption. It is around 40 watt per hour.
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I'm not sure. You could access the PDF spec sheet on Sper Scientific's website before purchasing the timer.
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The X300A does have a standby mode. When plugged in through the Aux input the X300A will shut off after 5-7 minutes of inactivity. It takes about 30 seconds to kick back in when you turn your device back on. On the USB input the X300A has a 30-40 minute threshold of inactivity. It will also take about 30 seconds to kick back in when you start using your device again.
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It does not have an auto power on/off. I am not sure how much power it uses while idle. I don't have a way to measure it but I can say it have not noticed any difference in my electrical bill.
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I've had mine unplugged and operational for at least 4 hours, and no problems. It did register low power, however.
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Sorry I don't know.I have used it a couple times but do not know how much power it used.
1007442
There is not a standby mode. The unit uses the battery to sustain the heat. This unit is ideal for doing jobs that don't have easy access to an electrical outlet. If you do a lot of long sessions a corded glue gun would probably serve you better. You could also use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries instead of replacing with standard batteries every time they die.