Need help finding light timer

[hops523]

Yesterday I went to the hardware store to get a timer for my lights. I got one thats called "Intermatic Time All Lamp & Appliance Timer". First of all where I plug the cord into the timer it doesnt have 3 prongs, only 2. But I need 3 for one of my lights. And one of my lights only needs 2 prongs so I just tried that to see if it would work, and it didnt. So now I need to get another one.

Maybe I'm just doing something wrong, and I dont know it, but doesn anyone have any suggestions on any other timers? Oh and I heard that people dont have luck with the coralife timer.

[Tang Salad]

Actually, many people like the Coralife timers, especially arsonists and other pyromaniacs. I'd say stay away from them

You can buy a cheap adapter that turns a grounded (3 prong) plug into a 2 prong plug. Try one of those.

[hops523]

Oh I didnt even think of that. I could just pick one of those up and the hardware store right?

But wait even when I did try the two prong, it still didnt work.

[sdheath]

Don't use a 2-3 prong adapter on a timer, that's a serious fire hazard. Just look for an appliance timer with grounded outlets. They're available everywhere, including wal-mart.

[areze]

the digital timers on any fish website are great. single or double plugs for you to use(I think they are the same price). 7 day timer setting if you want something different on certain days. battery backup, reliable, long lasting. 20$ well spent.

[cmm1970]

The intermatic timers also come in a three prong grounded variety. Not as commonly found in retail stores though. The three to two adapter is a good suggestion for a quick fix.

[hops523]

I got an lamp/appliance timer, and it doesnt work. Im not gonna lie, this is all really confusing to me.

[Amoore311]

I use these for my Actinics, Day Lights, and Fuge Lights




You can find them here,

Home Depot Light Timer

[abulgin]

This is what I got (at Lowes) and I really like them a lot. They are worth the extra money in my opinion.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...RCL&lpage=none

[hops523]

Ok thanks. Do you think I could plug an a power center into that, so I can have it controlling two lights and the same time?

[abulgin]

Well, that Lowes time has two plugs but the plugs aren't independently controlled. If you want to control two lights on separate schedules, you'll need two timers.

[hops523]

I actually want them on the same schedule.

[sprinj76]

Originally posted by hops523
I actually want them on the same schedule.

If you want all the lights on the same schedule you only need one timer with a single outlet, just plug a power supply into the timer and the lights into the power supply.

[areze]

yep, be aware that the timers are good for 15amps. which is probably what your breaker and outlet is good for... and unless your running 1000+watts of lighting, no issue. just saying, be careful about christmas tree syndrome.

[wargeneral]

Ok thanks. Do you think I could plug an a power center into that, so I can have it controlling two lights and the same time?

Stay away from the corallife power center. I read they can go on fire and your whole room can up in smoke.

[hops523]

Originally posted by sprinj76
If you want all the lights on the same schedule you only need one timer with a single outlet, just plug a power supply into the timer and the lights into the power supply.

What do you mean when you say "power supply"

[Doahh]

I think he means splitter...
DON'T plug a splitter into a timer...
Just but 2 timers, one for each light and avoid fire hazards