Shower Timer Comparison Chart

Compare our complete range in the table below, which shows whether you will need a plumber,
electrician, and where the installation occurs.

For more information on Shower Timer use in Domestic and Commercial settings please see our Domestic Vs Commercial Comparison chart.

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

Shower Timer ModelIs a Plumber required?Is an Electrician required?RRP (Incl. Postage)Installation NotesRetrofit?
STANDARD

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YES
Required to cut into the riser pipe or the hot water pipe that is serving only the shower.
MAYBE
Access to power point (NOT in bathroom) required. A power point may be available in the roof cavity e.g. serving an exhaust fan
$290Located in the shower but the shower plumbing must be cut. Power is supplied by a 12 V DC power pack.MAYBE
Economy


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NO
Does not interfere with the water pipes as all the work is done at the shower head. Handyman installation
MAYBE
Access to power point (NOT in bathroom) required.
A power point may be available in the roof cavity
e.g. serving an exhaust fan
$230Fits onto standard 1/2″ plumbing at the shower head.
Power is supplied by a 12 V DC power pack.
YES
BATTERY

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NO
Does not interfere with the water pipes as
all the work is done at the shower head. Handyman installation
NO
Power is supplied by a 6 x AA alkaline battery (not supplied) that is installed within the unit (typically will last over 12 months)
$240Fits onto standard 1/2″ plumbing at the shower head. Does not cut into the water pipes.YES
Heavy Duty

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NO
Does not interfere with the water pipes as all the work is done at the shower head.
Handyman installation
MAYBE
Access to power point (NOT in bathroom) required. A power point may be available in the roof cavity e.g. serving an exhaust fan
$420Fits onto standard 1/2″ plumbing at the shower head. Power is suplied by a 12 V DC power pack.YES
PIN / Wireless

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YES
Required to cut into the hot water pipe serving only the shower.
MAYBE
Access to power point required; in the vicinity of the plumbing cut in the water pipe.
$250Located in the bathroom but cut the hot water pipe serving only the shower. Power is supplied by a 24 V AC power pack.MAYBE
Shower Timer Comparison Chart

Please Note

If using a heavy shower head, or frequently moving universal arm (with wingnut not loose enough) it is recommended to purchase the COMMERCIAL Retrofit model for a Domestic installation. Please see our Domestic vs Commercial Comparison Chart for more information.