# Timeguard FST24 24-hour digital fused spur timer, 13A

Timeguard FST24 is a 24-hour digital fused spur timer for automatically switching a fixed appliance on and off. It offers up to four daily on/off periods, 1- or 2-hour boost and battery-backed programme retention, with a stated 13A, 3kW resistive load limit.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: Timeguard
- Model: BPSCA FST24 - PL14941
- Category: Tools & Garden > Electrical & Plumbing
- Price: 26.13 GBP
- Previous price: 32.89 GBP
- Discount: 21%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T17:36:02.319Z
- Rating: 4.5 / 5
- Reviews: 909

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## At a glance

- Repeats a daily schedule of up to four on/off periods, including programmes that cross midnight.
- Boost adds 1 or 2 hours, then switches off automatically. Advance/Override can skip to the next programme or hold output permanently on or off.
- A rechargeable battery is claimed to retain programmes for up to 4 weeks during a power cut.
- Automatic summer/winter time changeover and an illuminated display with red power and green output LEDs are listed.
- Supplied with a BS1362 13A fuse and double-pole switch. The listing recommends installation by a qualified electrician.

## Pros

- Combines a timer and fused spur in one fitting intended to replace a standard fused spur.
- Boost and Advance/Override offer temporary control without changing the recurring schedule.
- Customer feedback reports ease of programming, readability and fit in an original back box.

## Cons

- The timer is limited to a daily 24-hour schedule rather than a weekly programme.
- The stated 13A limit is for resistive loads, and the listing says it is not suitable for discharge lighting.

## Specifications

### Identity
- Brand: Timeguard
- Model: BPSCA FST24 - PL14941
### Timer and electrical ratings
- Timer period: 24H
- Maximum contact current: 13A
- Supply voltage maximum: 230V
- Maximum load: 13A \(3kW resistive\)
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions listed: 120D x 40W x 40H millimetres
- Weight listed: 0.11 Kilograms
- Back box depth: 25mm minimum depth
- External depth: 38mm
- External length/height: 85mm
### Operating conditions
- Maximum operating temperature: 40°C
- Minimum operating temperature: 0°C

## Before you buy

- The specifications are inconsistent: the details list dimensions of 120D x 40W x 40H millimetres, while the description gives external dimensions of 38mm depth and 85mm length/height and 85mm width. Check the required fitting dimensions before purchase. The listing states a 25mm minimum back-box depth, recommends a qualified electrician, limits the load to 13A \(3kW resistive\), and says the timer is not suitable for discharge lighting. Battery retention of up to 4 weeks is a stated claim during power cuts.

## In the box

- Time switch (Included)

## A good fit for

- People who want a fixed appliance such as an immersion heater, towel rail or water heater to follow a repeatable daily schedule.
- Buyers who want timed operation with a short boost and manual advance or override controls.

## Less suited to

- Anyone needing different schedules on different days of the week.
- Installations using discharge lighting or loads beyond the stated resistive rating.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights perceived ease of use and programming, readable display, straightforward installation and fit, including use with immersion heaters. These impressions align with the listed daily schedules and illuminated display, but do not establish fit or installation suitability for every wiring arrangement. Aggregate ratings are mostly five-star, though lower ratings are also present, and the scores alone do not explain individual experiences.
- Positive themes: Customers report that the timer is easy to use and programme.
- Positive themes: Feedback praises readability, installation and fit in an original back box.

## Frequently asked questions

### How many on/off periods can be programmed?
The listing claims up to four on/off periods per day, repeated daily. It also says programmes can cross midnight.
### What does Boost do?
Boost runs for 1 or 2 hours and then switches off automatically. Advance/Override can skip to the next programme or hold the output permanently on or off.
### Will the timer keep its programmes during a power cut?
The listing claims its built-in rechargeable battery retains programmes for up to 4 weeks during power cuts.
### What load can it switch?
The stated limit is 13A, or 3kW for a resistive load. The listing says it is not suitable for discharge lighting.

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## Images

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