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product_id: 257404616
title: "Defender Mini 24 Hour Programmable Segment Timer Switch - Energy Saving Indoor UK Plug - Timer Socket for Lights, Lamps and Home Appliances"
brand: "defender"
price: "R435"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Defender"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/257404616-defender-mini-24-hour-programmable-segment-timer-switch-energy-saving
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# 48 half-hour segments for precise 24h control Supports appliances up to 3200W power Simulates occupancy to deter burglars Defender Mini 24 Hour Programmable Segment Timer Switch - Energy Saving Indoor UK Plug - Timer Socket for Lights, Lamps and Home Appliances

**Brand:** defender
**Price:** R435
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Defender Mini 24 Hour Programmable Segment Timer Switch - Energy Saving Indoor UK Plug - Timer Socket for Lights, Lamps and Home Appliances by defender
- **How much does it cost?** R435 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/257404616-defender-mini-24-hour-programmable-segment-timer-switch-energy-saving)

## Best For

- defender enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted defender brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart Security Boost:** Create the illusion of occupancy to keep your home safe during nights or holidays.
- • **Compact & User-Friendly:** Small footprint with intuitive dial and segment switches for effortless setup.
- • **High-Power Compatibility:** Handles electrical loads up to 3200W, perfect for lamps, heaters, and more.
- • **Universal Appliance Control:** Ideal for a wide range of devices from Christmas lights to kitchen gadgets.
- • **Precision 24-Hour Scheduling:** Set your devices to switch on/off in 30-minute increments for full-day automation.

## Overview

The Defender Mini 24 Hour Programmable Segment Timer Switch is a compact, easy-to-use plug-in timer designed for indoor UK sockets. It offers 48 programmable 30-minute segments to control appliances up to 3200W, helping save energy and enhance home security by simulating occupancy. Perfect for managing lights, heaters, and seasonal decorations with reliable 24/7 automation.

## Description

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Review: Excellent device - Excellent service. Works very well. Very easy to set up.
Review: good value and simple to use - press a segment down to make it switch on, pull it up for off. to set the current time twist the whole bezel to put the correct time by a printed arrow. simple. because of it's small size it can only do blocks of 30minutes on or off. the physically larger timers can do 15minute blocks, but i use it for timing the recharging of an electric bicycle battery, 90minutes, so i press down 3 blocks (3 x 30minutes), and can rest easy knowing the mains electricity is shut off after 90 minutes of charging, lowering the risk of the battery catching on fire. a very useful and well priced timer.

## Features

- DEFENDER MINI 24 HOUR SEGMENT TIMER - A reliable plug-in timer switch that allows you to set electrical appliances to turn on/off at pre-set times, suitable to control any electrical appliance up to 3,200W.
- TURN APPLIANCES ON/OFF 24/7 PERIODS - Easy to set up, each segment equates to 30 minutes, with a total range setting of 24hrs for accurate timekeeping.
- DETER BURGLARS & OPPORTUNIST THEIVES - Designed to deter burglars and opportunist thieves by convincing them someone is home at an empty property. Perfect for use in the dark, winter months or for those who don’t get home until late.
- CAN BE USED ON FOR ARRAY OF APPLIANCES - Ideal for use with kitchen appliances, lamps, televisions, fans, heaters, fish tanks and so many more.
- PRACTICAL FOR ANY SEASON - Suitable to make your home appear occupied when on holiday and perfect for turning Christmas lights on and off.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08N51P19L |
| Best Sellers Rank | 19,042 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 33 in Timers |
| Brand | Defender |
| Brand Name | Defender |
| Colour | White |
| Country Of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,246 Reviews |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 6D x 5.8W x 10.2H centimetres |
| Item height | 10.2 centimetres |
| Manufacturer | Defender |
| Material | Plastic |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Number of settings | 48 |
| Product dimensions | 6D x 5.8W x 10.2H centimetres |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Colour:** White
- **Brand:** Defender
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Product dimensions:** 6D x 5.8W x 10.2H centimetres
- **Number of settings:** 48

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Item Package Quantity** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: It has started making a fast clicking noise.. it’s very quiet but wasn’t doing it until after six months of use. Is this normal and safe?.**
A: After about 6 months our first of two started tripping the Circuit breaker when it switched on. We changed to the other one for our cheap rate night time dishwashing. So I reckon you should order another then send back the noisy one. You may have to keep doing this! But these are neat and compact. Some of them must last better than six months.

**Q: Is this safe to use with my EV car charger?**
A: Absolutely not. You should use software in your car or the app that came with your charge point. If you have no charge point, get one. Then get Octopus 5p off peak electricity. If you rely on a granny charger you will eventually go stark raving loony.

**Q: Is it ok for timing immersion heaters?**
A: I only use it to switch appliances up to 1kW, I use a Lowenenergie rated at 3.8kW  16Amp enclosed timer which is permanently wired in mounted on a flame proof box, no plugs involved.
Also a down side to this plug in timer is it's too easy to move the segments while plugging and unplugging therefore making the on/off times unreliable. As always if you're unsure get a qualified electrician in.

**Q: Will it turn on automatically the next day after the set time is off??**
A: Yes, as long as the unit is permanently plugged into the mains electric and the side switch is set to the clock timer indicator position. Unit will function for the on and off position that has been chosen.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent device
*by D***E on 8 December 2025*

Excellent service. Works very well. Very easy to set up.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ good value and simple to use
*by P***W on 1 April 2024*

press a segment down to make it switch on, pull it up for off. to set the current time twist the whole bezel to put the correct time by a printed arrow. simple. because of it's small size it can only do blocks of 30minutes on or off. the physically larger timers can do 15minute blocks, but i use it for timing the recharging of an electric bicycle battery, 90minutes, so i press down 3 blocks (3 x 30minutes), and can rest easy knowing the mains electricity is shut off after 90 minutes of charging, lowering the risk of the battery catching on fire. a very useful and well priced timer.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple to use, now in use for its 5th Christmas
*by N***S on 14 December 2025*

Dependable, mechanical timer switch which we use for our Christmas tree lights each year. Arguably, that means it spends 46 weeks a year in a box, but I this is now its 5th Christmas and it still does the job well! Easy to set up and no complicated multi-day digital menu to work through! It's not silent running (the fifth star would be for that), though the sound isn't intrusive during the day at all, just if there's nothing else going on at all. We don't have it in a bedroom, so not an issue here.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-08*