"Set Square" wrote in message
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In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
Uno Hoo! wrote:


I presume that the timer is battery operated - so doesn't needs
mains to drive the clock?

There is an internal battery that is re-charged from the mains.
SFAICR I think the instructions say that the settings are maintained
for up to six months after power is cut.


Something doesn't stack up there, Kev. How can it get any power from the
mains to charge the battery if there's no neutral connection?

Hmmmmmmmm... yes, that didn't occur to me. I'll take another look at the
device next time I'm around there!

Kev