You can use this switch between the delayed switching of electrical loads, but also to turn from just switched devices. The time periods of 1, 2; 4 and 8 hours and the operating mode can be easily and quickly adjusted with slide switches. The intermediate switch operates silently in the Countdown and the switching operation is very quiet. So you can, for example, battery chargers night off after suspected loading time and save energy and prevent fire cases. One star deduction from me because of the very touch-sensitive on / off switch, which is sensitive enough to even while dusting and thus also may not be accessible to children.