Timer Switch Price in Pakistan: Digital and Mechanical Types, Pump and Motor Use, Amp Rating and Wiring Checks
Timer switch price in Pakistan runs from about PKR 2,500 for a basic plug-in or 30 A digital timer to about PKR 12,000 for a programmable unit, with industrial models costing far more. A timer switch turns a load on and off at set times, which is handy for a water pump, a motor, lights, a signboard or a geyser. This page explains the types, how to pick the amp rating, indicative rates and when a contactor is needed. Fixed wiring should be done by a licensed electrician. See smart switches for phone-controlled options and MCB breakers for protection.
What a timer switch does
A timer switch has a clock and a relay. You set on and off times, and it switches the load automatically each day or each week. It saves power, protects a pump from running dry for hours and removes the need to remember to switch things off.
Digital and mechanical types
A mechanical timer has a dial with pins and is simple and cheap. A digital timer has an LCD and lets you set many on and off events across a week. Plug-in timer sockets suit lamps and small loads. Panel-mount timers with a DIN rail fit inside a board and suit pumps, signboards and heavy circuits.
Timer switch price in Pakistan
Rates depend on the type, the current rating and the brand. These figures are indicative.
| Item | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| Mechanical timer socket, 24 hour | About PKR 2,500 |
| Digital weekly timer, 30 A, panel type | About PKR 2,700 |
| Programmable timer, daily and weekly | About PKR 12,000 |
| Premium digital time switch | PKR 65,000 - 75,000 |
Prices move with brand, model, size and stock. Use these ranges to judge a quote, then compare the exact model and what is included.
Timer switch for a water pump
A pump timer starts the pump at a set time, so the tank fills before you need water, and stops it after a set run. Choose a unit with a current rating well above the pump, and for a motor of one horsepower or more, use the timer to drive a contactor rather than the pump directly. Fit a float or a dry-run protector as well, so a timer does not run the pump with no water.
Choosing the amp rating
The label shows the current the contacts can switch, such as 10, 16 or 30 A. Motors draw several times their running current at start, so size the timer or the contactor for that surge. The wire and the breaker must match the same rating. An undersized timer overheats and the contacts weld shut.
Wiring and protection
Fixed wiring should be done by a licensed electrician. The timer goes on the live wire after the breaker, and the neutral goes to the load. Add a RCCB on circuits near water. Label the timer, and keep a bypass switch so you can run the load by hand if the timer fails.
Other uses
- Signboards and shop lights. On at dusk, off at closing.
- Geysers. Heat water before the morning, then switch off.
- Garden pumps and sprinklers. Water at fixed times.
- Fans and coolers. Run for a set time at night.
Buying tips
Check the amp rating, the battery backup for the clock, the number of programs and the warranty. A digital timer without battery backup resets after a power cut, which is common in Pakistan. Choose a unit with memory backup, and keep the manual for the programming steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
A mechanical timer socket costs about PKR 2,500 and a digital weekly 30 A timer about PKR 2,700. A programmable daily and weekly timer is about PKR 12,000, and premium or industrial digital time switches cost PKR 65,000 or more.
Yes. Choose a timer rated well above the pump current. For a pump of one horsepower or more, let the timer drive a contactor instead of switching the motor directly, and add dry-run protection so the pump does not run with no water.
A mechanical timer uses a dial with pins and is simple and cheap. A digital timer has a display and can store several on and off times across a week. Digital models are more flexible, but need a battery backup for the clock.
Only if it has a battery or capacitor backup. Many cheap digital timers reset after a cut. Because load-shedding is common, choose a model with memory backup, or check the settings after every long outage. Check the clock after any long outage.
Choose a rating above the load, with extra margin for motors, which draw a high current at start. Common ratings are 10, 16 and 30 A. The wire and breaker must match the same current, so ask an electrician if unsure.
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