UK Timer control of outdoor socket

[NeilM69]

Is it ok to control an outdoor double socket with a programmable switched timer - the type usually used for lighting? The sockets are for a pond pump and filter which use c 35w while the timer switch wd be mounted in a shed and on a 6a mcb. My sparky didn’t sound concerned - he basically said buy in the stuff and he’ll come and fit it. The pump is well within the max load of the switch but my understanding wavers when I see that the min varies on the lighting used. And I can’t find any web evidence of this kind of set up. So any thoughts gratefully received.

 

[Midwest]

You used to be able to get an outdoor socket with built in timer, MK use to do them.

 

[brianmoooore]

Plenty of time switches available that are rated at 16A.
There's a big difference in the rating of a given switch between when connected to a resistive load (lights) and an inductive load (motor).

 

[MJPD29]

Bg do a cheap and nasty outdoor timer socket. Got one myself for Xmas lights 2 years ago, and it really is cheap and nasty, but functional. (For now)