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 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) | $250 | Unscrew 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. | $250 | 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 | YES. Required to cut into the hot water line. | NO. Assumes nearby access to a 240 Volt outlet is available. | $300 | 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 | YES. Required to cut into the hot water line. | NO. Assumes nearby access to a 240 Volt outlet is available. | $275 | 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. |