Compare Shower Timers
Here’s the range of shower timers along with their capabilities. Where we recommend the use of plumbers / electricians, this it to help you with the installation as as to not void the warranty of the unit.
| Shower Timer Type | Plumber Required ? | Electrician Required ? | Cost (Incl. Postage) | Installation Notes |
| Battery Powered Shower Timer
|
NO.
Assumes that your shower head is standard 1/2″ plumbing fitting, and can be removed so that the battery powered shower timer can be installed over the top. |
NO.
Power is supplied by 6 AA batteries that are installed within the unit (last typically over 12 months). Ensure they are Duracell Alkaline or Eveready Gold Alkaline Batteries only. |
$300 | Unscrew shower head and install the shower timer on the shower outlet. |
| Heavy Duty Shower Timer | LIKELY.
Does not interfere with the water pipes, as all the work is done at the shower head. Handyman installation. |
MAYBE.
Assumes you have access to a 240 volt power point. However you may need an electrician to install 240 V power point if none are nearby, or if you intend to install more than a single unit (like in a shower block at caravan parks) |
$440 | Fits onto standard 1/2″ plumbing at the shower head. Does not cut into the water lines. Power is supplied by a 12 Volt power pack run from a 240 Volt outlet. |
| Economy Model Shower Timer | MAYBE.
Handyman installation. |
MAYBE.
Access to a 240 Volt outlet is required to connect the unit permanently to power. |
$260 | Fits onto standard 1/2″ plumbing at the shower head. Does not cut into the water lines. Power is supplied by a 12 Volt power pack run from a 240 Volt outlet. |
| Standard Model Shower Timer | LIKELY.
Required to cut into the hot water line. |
MAYBE.
Assumes nearby access to a 240 Volt outlet is available. |
$310 | Requires to be installed into the hot water shower line. Power is supplied by a 12 Volt power pack run from a 240 Volt outlet. |
| PIN / Wireless Model Shower Timer | LIKELY.
Required to cut into the hot water line. |
MAYBE.
Assumes nearby access to a 240 Volt outlet is available. |
$285 | Requires to be installed into the hot water shower line. Power is supplied by a 12 Volt power pack run from a 240 Volt outlet. |
