Gone are the days when you had to check if every light was turned off, or otherwise you would receive a hefty bill at the end of the month and wonder, “Did I use the AC a little too much?” Turns out it was just some lights you left turned on.
But now… You can make your outdoor setup smarter and safer with a simple device: an outdoor timer switch. If you are a stranger to this device and wonder are they that versatile? What can the timer switches apply? This blog can give you some hints.
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What Are the Applications of Outdoor Timer Switches
Holiday Light (Christmas Light)
When the big day hits, it is time for light dangling to add some spice. Then the problem comes. How to control that? If you want to make some visible rhythm, partly turn on and off some sectors of lights, then smart outdoor switches can help.
Front Porch Lights
Imagine coming home from work and you can’t even see a thing in the evening. An outdoor timer switch for your outdoor lights could’ve made things easier. But now you have to struggle as if you can’t see and “feel your way” toward the light switch. Not quite convenient, is it?
When you’re working late on some days, sneaky intruders might think they have a chance to get in. Since they notice no one has turned on the lights yet… And it’s 10:15 pm! An outdoor timer switch will help you keep things safe, even when you’re not there. You can just set a front porch light timer, and you’re good to go.
Pool Equipment
These outdoor timer switches are not just useful for your lighting system. You can connect these with any device… As long as it powers from electricity. You can schedule your pool filtration systems and pool pumps for the perfect time, either when you’re not using the pool or some time before you want to jump in. It’ll save you time and energy (because the times are set), and it’s pretty darn convenient.
Garden Water Features
Have a cool garden water feature? Guess what… No one’s there to look at them at 3 in the morning. Seriously, you could save about half its energy usage by automating the fountain, pond, sprinkler, or whatever you’re using as a garden water feature.
You can set the outdoor timer switch to turn on in the morning and turn that thing off by nighttime. It’ll save you tons of energy for the days you forget to turn it off.
Outdoor Party Lighting and Appliances
Back to the lighting systems. If you have more than “just a few” outdoor lights (or appliances, accessories, etc.) in your patio, backyard, or elsewhere, an outdoor timer switch could come in handy. Especially if you have other appliances in there, too (like speakers, heaters, fans, and whatnot), it’s very easy to forget to turn off one thing or the other. You can automate the process and make your life easy.
Outdoor String Lights for Patio or Deck
Do you know what would look cool? When your guests are at your place, chilling in your outdoor patio, the sun is starting to set, and all of a sudden… What’s that? String lights? Turning on automatically? The smirk you’ll have on your face will be unlike anything. You get “cozy ambiance” vibes without having to lift a finger.
Security Lighting for Driveways and Garages
Sometimes, you’re not home. It happens; you’re outside, you’re busy, and so on. But we live in a world where there is always this one bad guy (or a group of them) who is waiting for his chance to break into someone else’s property. So, don’t give them any hints. When a “potential” thief sees that no light has been turned on since evening, and it’s 1 am, it kind of gives them a signal that no one’s here. You can avoid this situation completely by automating some lights during these “vulnerable” hours with the help of an outdoor timer switch.
Heating Lamps for Pets or Greenhouses
During cold weather, you might forget to properly heat your plants or animals. Again, maybe you’re not home to look out for them. In some areas, cold weather can be extremely damaging to the health of some plants and animals. Some of them need consistent warmth during these chilly days. An automated system powered with an outdoor timer switch can take this burden off of your shoulders.
BN-LINK Outdoor Devices Power Control Solution
All of these points must have convinced you to buy one of these switches. Since you’re already here, see the BN-LINK series of outdoor timer switch solutions. The high-reviewed devices like BN-LINK 7 Day Outdoor Heavy Duty Digital Programmable Timer Dual Outlet, featuring manual mode and auto mode for different demands, have helped numerous families to manage their garden power businesses.
Here at BN-LINK, you get a wide range of high-quality indoor and outdoor timer solutions from which to select.
