help with wiring of timer

[Amadauss]

Sorry for being such a simple question but just need help attaching wires in correct location. Right now have a simple off/on switch and want to replace with a timer. The switch now controls a light and it is the only one connected for it. so somewhat simple but.....I am just not sure on which to connect where off the switch to the timer? I attached photos so if anyone can help me out, greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[telectrix]

we have a few US members. they may be better to advise than us UK sparks. as it looks, you probably need a neutral to the timer as well as a line in and line out. my first advice would be to contact an electrician.

 

[Amadauss]

Thank you very much for the help. Will do so.

 

[Megawatt]

Thank you very much for the help. Will do so.

Since you are from the USA go to your local electrical parts house and they make so many different timers it sounds like all you need is a mechanical timer which will wire up the same it has seconds minutes and hours just select how long you want it to run turn the knob and it will time out and then disconnect the light

 

[westward10]

They already have the timer.

 

[MJPD29]

The standard of American work seems pretty poor from what I've seen on here anyway

 

[Megawatt]

The standard of American work seems pretty poor from what I've seen on here anyway

Don’t judge a book by its color M29. And you think the brits are any better. All y’all can do is work on flats or homes and not to sure about that.

 

[DPG]

Don’t judge a book by its color M29. And you think the brits are any better. All y’all can do is work on flats or homes and not to sure about that.

Does that make sense to anyone?

 

[Megawatt]

Does that make sense to anyone?

Nobody cares about what you say and keep your bad attitude to your self. We have some of the best electricians in the world

 

[DPG]

Nobody cares about what you say and keep your bad attitude to your self. We have some of the best electricians in the world

Sorry but your post didn't make sense to me. No need to be rude.

 

[Des 56]

Nobody cares about what you say and keep your bad attitude to your self. We have some of the best electricians in the world

And with that sort of unwarranted remark this forum could be losing a contributor

Also please leave insults directed at the English in the hands of the Scots Irish and Welsh
They have much more experience at it and can do so without causing offence

 

[Megawatt]

Sorry but your post didn't make sense to me. No need to be rude.

Matthew29 started it by insulting American electricians. There was no need for that.

 

[Megawatt]

And with that sort of unwarranted remark this forum could be losing a contributor

Also please leave insults directed at the English in the hands of the Scots Irish and Welsh
They have much more experience at it and can do so without causing offence

Just read post #7 and that was uncalled for

 

[Des 56]

Just read post #7 and that was uncalled for

I read post 6 and yes that was a very uninformed post and also insulting to so many american tradesmen but having one insult should not mean being rude to others making fair comments

 

[ruston]

Just read post #7 and that was uncalled for

Yes it was a bit abrasive , but that is not the opinion of us all.
I have worked on American machines and have respect for the quality of workmanship.