Does using the timer feature drain batteries?

Nataliesgramma · ‎03-28-2015

I have several strands of fairy lights that I am using, but the one that I have on the timer seems dim already.

I am wondering if it makes a difference since they all have batteries from the same pack.

How about Luminara candles? I never used the timer feature on those....on remotes...

ciao_bella · ‎03-13-2010

@Nataliesgramma I don't think the timer feature itself is responsible for shorter battery life. What could be happening is the timer is timed for X amount of time every day. If you're only using an on/off switch or remote, you probably are using less overall time, unless you are making sure to turn it on and off the exact time the timer would do. It's just my guess, though. Maybe someone else has a different experience.

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Mominohio · ‎08-08-2010

I have read (and don't ask me when or where, the mind just isn't that good at remembering the details anymore!), that using a timer function on things like this that are battery operated, does indeed put a drain on batteries.

I don't think it could be much, but if you think about it, the timer is needing to run on some kind of energy in order to keep time and be able to switch things off and on. How much probably depends on the age of the item (newer ones being expected to be better and more energy efficient), the brand, the size of it etc.

So my guess is yes, it does use some 'juice' to use a timer function, but most likely not enough to negate the convenience of it.

onliner · ‎07-05-2016

I use timer on some things and remote on others. I haven't noticed a big difference in battery life, but there must be some. I do notice a difference in battery life between products.

SahmIam · ‎04-16-2010

I haven't noticed it happening with mind. What I find myself doing is setting everything to a timer but using the remote as well. Since 1 remote appears to work on all my "remote" candles, I turn them on and off with one sweep.

In the end, my candles appear to last around 4 months (on daily) before they start going dim.

Fressa · ‎03-20-2012

I have not found that athe timer feature limits battery life. Not all battereies are of eqaul quality. The flameless candles that have the on/off/timer mode work well for me. I have read reviews for the newer candles that have the remote control feature that the timer is set via the remote. They seem to use more battery life. I also have found that for my use I do best with candles that use AA, D or AAA batteries. For some reason the C batteries seem to go first. This is what I found with the flameless candles in our home. I have Candle Impressions, Mirage, Luminara and Bethlehem Lights brands.

mousiegirl · ‎03-09-2010

@Nataliesgramma wrote:
I have several strands of fairy lights that I am using, but the one that I have on the timer seems dim already.

I am wondering if it makes a difference since they all have batteries from the same pack.

How about Luminara candles? I never used the timer feature on those....on remotes...

@Nataliesgramma It depends on the lights. I have some that last a long time, others last only two weeks, so hardly use those.