Shower Timers Comparison

Compare our complete range in the table below, which shows whether you will need a plumber, electrician, and where they are to be installed.

Prices are current Australian prices, including GST (if required)


Shower Timer TypePlumber 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)

$250Unscrew shower head and install the shower timer on the shower outlet.
Heavy Duty Shower Timer

NO.

Does not interfere with the water pipes, as all the work is done at the shower head.

Handyman installation.

NO.

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)

$430

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

NO.

Handyman installation.

YES.

Access to a 240 Volt outlet is required to connect the unit permanently to power.

$250Fits 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

YES.

Required to cut into the hot water line.

NO.

Assumes nearby access to a 240 Volt outlet is available.

$300Requires 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

YES.

Required to cut into the hot water line.

NO.

Assumes nearby access to a 240 Volt outlet is available.

$275Requires to be installed into the hot water shower line. Power is supplied by a 12 Volt power pack run from a 240 Volt outlet.