Can anyone recommend good quality light timers?

streetjudge79 · 12/17/2008, 06:39 AM

Well, I just killed my second set of Coralife dual timers in less than a month. This is very frustrating. Does anyone know a good quality brand of timers that I won't have to worry about that will run 3 - 250 watt halides and 2 -96 watt PC's?

Thanks

Steve

michaeldaly · 12/17/2008, 07:27 AM

The everday variety with the turning dial that every hardware shop sells is very reliable.

mx270 · 12/17/2008, 07:46 AM

Hardware stores---Just make sure you get one with a grounding plug.

Marine depot also has a current usa brand timer. It has two plugs per timer and breaks down to 15 min intervals. It is under 10 bucks.

areze · 12/17/2008, 10:10 AM

I used the digital timer, its got 2 outlets on it, and little digital display on top. worked for me for many years to power 500w of MH (still use it on xmas lights)

now I use aquacontroller with DC8 though.

areze · 12/17/2008, 10:12 AM

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...~FILTACTM.html

pjf · 12/19/2008, 09:03 PM

This may be pricey but I like the INSTEON control system which evolved from the X10 system. The components are available from www.smarthome.com. At a minimum, you would purchase a "SmartLinc" Controller and an "OutletLinc" wall receptacle.

12/17/2008, 06:39 AM	#1
streetjudge79 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Miami Beach, Fl Posts: 1,970	Can anyone recommend good quality light timers? Well, I just killed my second set of Coralife dual timers in less than a month. This is very frustrating. Does anyone know a good quality brand of timers that I won't have to worry about that will run 3 - 250 watt halides and 2 -96 watt PC's? Thanks Steve

12/17/2008, 07:46 AM	#3
mx270 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 80	Hardware stores---Just make sure you get one with a grounding plug. Marine depot also has a current usa brand timer. It has two plugs per timer and breaks down to 15 min intervals. It is under 10 bucks. __________________ Today is the first day of the rest of your life! Current Tank Info: 125g reef

12/17/2008, 10:10 AM	#4
areze Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,048	I used the digital timer, its got 2 outlets on it, and little digital display on top. worked for me for many years to power 500w of MH (still use it on xmas lights) now I use aquacontroller with DC8 though. __________________ current tanks:240g of wallet draining capacity.

12/17/2008, 10:12 AM	#5
areze Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,048	http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...~FILTACTM.html __________________ current tanks:240g of wallet draining capacity.

12/17/2008, 07:27 AM	#2
michaeldaly Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 2,009	The everday variety with the turning dial that every hardware shop sells is very reliable.

12/19/2008, 09:03 PM	#6
pjf Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,954	This may be pricey but I like the INSTEON control system which evolved from the X10 system. The components are available from www.smarthome.com. At a minimum, you would purchase a "SmartLinc" Controller and an "OutletLinc" wall receptacle.