DeanOK Senior Member Joined: 24 Sep 2012 Posts: 157 Location: OK Expertise: Just starting
Espresso: Crossland CC1 Grinder: Vario W
Posted Fri Oct 12, 2012, 6:05pm Subject: Timer to turn on espresso machine
I have decided that I want to turn my CC1 on about 45 minutes before I get out of bed in the morning. Been looking around and find the picking slim for a decent timer. I did find the one: Honeywell 1800 watt timer
MikeReilly Senior Member Joined: 28 Oct 2007 Posts: 277 Location: Vancouver Island Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: La Cimbali Junior D, Gaggia... Grinder: Mazzer Mini Drip: Cuisinart Roaster: Behmor, I-Roast 2, Popper
Posted Fri Oct 12, 2012, 8:34pm Subject: Re: Timer to turn on espresso machine
It might do the trick. I just found an old school timer lying around the house. It has little switches to turn on or off the machine at 15 minute intervals. No electronics, just old school and it works fine.
nhokt Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 22 Location: MA USA Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: QM67 Grinder: Vario
Posted Sat Oct 13, 2012, 7:01am Subject: Re: Timer to turn on espresso machine
There are many options and also a recent thread on H-B. I believe someone reported success with the Honeywell but there are cheaper options also. I added a timer to my QM67, makes we wonder why I never did it on my Silvia, it has been great!
DeanOK Senior Member Joined: 24 Sep 2012 Posts: 157 Location: OK Expertise: Just starting
Espresso: Crossland CC1 Grinder: Vario W
Posted Sat Oct 13, 2012, 11:26am Subject: Re: Timer to turn on espresso machine
One of the reasons I was looking at the Honeywell was because I was concerned that many of the timers that plug directly into the wall might block both of my receptacles. Seems like you can't get too many plug-ins on the cabinet top, so I was going for a timer that wouldn't be an issue. The downside is the fact that I have to tuck that timer in behind the coffee maker to hide it.
The one I have does not cover both outlets at the receptacle.
Also, something else to consider...if you're going to leave it on a timer, many people suggest installing a surge suppressor. Chris' coffee service offers a pretty inexpensive small Belkin one that plugs right into the receptacle and then you plug the timer right into it.
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