I have a coffee machine that uses a significant amount of power and is often not switched off.
Therefore I'm looking for a device that is able to switch off the power after a certain amount of time (say 30 minutes).
I found some countdown timers, such as
- http://www.amazon.com/EcoSavers-Chargestop-Countdown-Programmable-Energy/dp/B00GJMMK4C
- http://www.amazon.com/50030-Indoor-Countdown-1-Outlet-Grounded/dp/B00FSQTSB8
However, they all have the same problem: they require interaction to be activated.
Ideally, I would like to set the countdown time in advance, turn on the coffee machine (and have no interaction with the countdown timer), have the countdown timer start as soon as the coffee machine starts, and then kill the power after the programmed time.
I was wondering if anybody knows a device that can do this, or has a solution for this kind of problem?
Best Answer
Other than the fact that you already have a coffee maker, many/most coffee makers with timer/clock arrangements will shut themselves off after an hour or so (whether started by timer or started by hand.)
The most straightforward solution with the coffee maker you have is to change what you interact with to turn it on - leave the coffee maker "switched on" at all times, and switch the timer on when you want to operate the coffee maker.