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Al Reynolds wrote:
So following on from our earlier discussion about using one
of these "switch replacement" timers to control a relay which
in turn controls a lighting circuit, will the relay pass a small
current without actuating the switch, therefore allowing the
timer switch to continue operating when the lights are off?

It would depend on the relay. It might just stay on, as they need little
current. If it did, you'd have to increase the current it draws by either
wiring a small bulb or suitable power resistor in parallel with it.

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