Looking for QUALITY Timer. Stop being cheap and get a controller?

hot4teacher · 09/05/2006, 04:18 AM

I am upgrading my lighting to T5's and want to run a daylight schedule (morning, midday, afternoon). I checked out some controllers and I like the features of the timer aspects, but I DO NOT NEED all of the probes and other bells and whistles. I just want something to work 4 power outlets via timer.

Suggestions? I looked at the AquaController thread, and again, don't need the bells and whistles...just soemthing I can have a variety of settings that is quality and won't die on me or burn my house down.

Dana

Steven Pro · 09/05/2006, 05:44 AM

I just use cheap UL-listed timers from the hardware store.

dkh0331 · 09/05/2006, 06:27 AM

I've used this Intermatic for years. Digital w/ battery back-up. Around $20.

http://www.intermatic.com/?action=prod&pid=203

HTH

David

MJAnderson · 09/05/2006, 07:29 AM

HD sells a digital Intermatic timer with 2 3-prong outlets. I use those and run my ATO/Fuge light on the same schedule

09/05/2006, 04:18 AM	#1
hot4teacher Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 537	Looking for QUALITY Timer. Stop being cheap and get a controller? I am upgrading my lighting to T5's and want to run a daylight schedule (morning, midday, afternoon). I checked out some controllers and I like the features of the timer aspects, but I DO NOT NEED all of the probes and other bells and whistles. I just want something to work 4 power outlets via timer. Suggestions? I looked at the AquaController thread, and again, don't need the bells and whistles...just soemthing I can have a variety of settings that is quality and won't die on me or burn my house down. Dana

09/05/2006, 05:44 AM	#2
Steven Pro Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 9,376	I just use cheap UL-listed timers from the hardware store. __________________ Steven Pro, yep that is my real name. Current Tank Info: Twelve 600 gallon tubs located in a greenhouse

09/05/2006, 06:27 AM	#3
dkh0331 Es gibt keinen ersatz Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Close to the edge, down by a river Posts: 3,581	I've used this Intermatic for years. Digital w/ battery back-up. Around $20. http://www.intermatic.com/?action=prod&pid=203 HTH David __________________ Just found out that grandpa has a drug addiction. He is addicted to viagra. No one is taking it harder than grandma.

09/05/2006, 07:29 AM	#4
MJAnderson Premium Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: East Bay, CA Posts: 2,633	HD sells a digital Intermatic timer with 2 3-prong outlets. I use those and run my ATO/Fuge light on the same schedule