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Does anyone know if a timer switch that fits my needs exists:

Looking for a single gang switch that has a toggle on and off for a light and timer options for the ceiling fan.
I've located switches that have timers but include the light as well.

If this doesn't exist I'll probably just end up getting a dual rocker switch because I don't want the ceiling fan on if it's not needed and I don't NEED a timer but it would be nice.
 
Welcome to the forum mate.
How is your present light/fan wired up?
If the fan is wired to the light then this would need rewiring for your needs.
Also does the circuit have RCD protection?
How many wires go to the switch at the moment? If you replace the single switch with a double one then an extra wire may be needed.
You could always use the present switch for the light and add a wireless switch (like Quinetic) for the fan.
 
Welcome to the forum mate.
How is your present light/fan wired up?
If the fan is wired to the light then this would need rewiring for your needs.
Also does the circuit have RCD protection?
How many wires go to the switch at the moment? If you replace the single switch with a double one then an extra wire may be needed.
You could always use the present switch for the light and add a wireless switch (like Quinetic) for the fan.
Thanks, I know most people probably don't like new comers going straight for the questions but I thought I'd try.
I took off the switch to review how it's wired. Seems like the lighting and ceiling fan wires were pulled to the box with the switch and are just tied into each other and ran to the switch. Unsure if there is RCD protection. Whoever tied this together didn't even hookup the ground to the switch so once I get in there I'll be doing that too. Only 2 wires (hot and neutral) go to the switch because rest are tied together inside the box. If I get a dual paddle switch I just need to take off the paired wires and figure out which is for the light and which is for the ceiling fan.
 
Thanks, I know most people probably don't like new comers going straight for the questions but I thought I'd try.

I'm an engineer, I like people getting to the point.

I took off the switch to review how it's wired. Seems like the lighting and ceiling fan wires were pulled to the box with the switch and are just tied into each other and ran to the switch. Unsure if there is RCD protection. Whoever tied this together didn't even hookup the ground to the switch so once I get in there I'll be doing that too. Only 2 wires (hot and neutral) go to the switch because rest are tied together inside the box. If I get a dual paddle switch I just need to take off the paired wires and figure out which is for the light and which is for the ceiling fan.

Sorry mate, I thought you liked in the UK so that is why I mentioned the RCD.
Find out where the extra wires in the light switch goes to and what they do, if anything.
You sound like a sensible person but I still have to say, please do this with the power off.
 

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