Gotta agree with Allen here. The on/off switch is a switch. The timer is a switch. As long as either switch is rated for the current it's handling, a switch is a switch. When a switch closes, it provides full current, all at once. When it opens, it breaks current, all at once. Ask the dealer to explain to you how the instantaneous current provided by a timer is any different and more "shocking" than the instantaneous current provided by a rocker switch.
The dealers are discouraging it because not everyone understands how to read the fine print on a timer, to ensure the timer can handle the current needs of the machine--it is out of the control of the dealer unless they sell a specific timer with their machine. I have used the Intermatic TN311 for about 3 1/2 years, two on/off cycles daily, with no issues at all. It is rated at 15A, 1750W, just for reference. bmc On Nov 8, 2010, at 8:46 AM, Allen Worrall wrote: > That sounds like baloney to me. I have had my Brewtus II on a timer for four > years with no electrical problems. The "shock" will be the same regardless if > you turn the machine on and off with the machine's on-off switch, or if you > turn it on with a timer. And if you use the timer, you are preserving your > on-off switch. I have seen a number of emails here of people having burned > out wires at the power switch. > > If the argument is that you should leave your machine on all the time, I > think that is baloney also and a waste of energy. > > Allen > > -----Original Message----- From: TheMirror > Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2010 7:23 PM > To: Brewtus > Subject: Using a timer on a Brewtus III-v > > Hi guys, I am sure this has been covered many times, but I was told it > wasn't a good idea to put the espresso machine on a timer, due to the > shocking effect of closing the unit un-naturally (was told this by my > seller/supplier). > > Any data, opinions or comments on that? > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Brewtus" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/brewtus?hl=en. > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Brewtus" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/brewtus?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Brewtus" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/brewtus?hl=en.
