DaBuh-The timer I used was good for 15 amp 1550 watts so should not have melted running a 9 amp 1000 watt light unless I am missing something. Your probably right when you say I need a better timer. The only other thing I , (myself, not being much of an electrician) that I noticed was the plug adapter was melting as well . Perhaps the adapter had something to do with it ??

Mand- Your a doll ty for responding with the pics. Not sure what it is but I would like to find out . I have never seen one nor came across one in my research that I did before buying my lights. It obviously is not a bad safeguard to have.
Sorry to hear your not feeling too well and hope you get well and are feeling good right away. Is it getting cold in those parts about now? Do you live in the city or are you in the country? I'm in the city and would really prefer to be in the country , so much more peaceful. Didn't think of England having a winter or summer just always figured it was always just foggy ......lol (teasin ya) Hey what does Mardy mean?

Well, hope you feel better soon
Thanks for the trouble of getting those pics , that was nice of you,
peace,
Bill