Timers...

agoutihead · 09/15/2007, 12:59 AM

what timers does everyone suggest?

I need individual timers for two lights, but ideally it would be nice if there is a timer out there that accepts two small transformers.

one problem I'm running into is that the timer I bought doesn't accept a three-prong plug and adding adapters to all of them is just going to get messy.

Is there any timer out there that accepts three prong plugs?

I just need a timer that will turn off and on once a day.

ShootMe · 09/15/2007, 01:27 AM

This is the timer I use.

Probally alittle overkill for what is needed but I like it.

Found at home depot.

agoutihead · 09/15/2007, 01:31 AM

yeah that one has way more options than I need, and honestly I don't want to pay for them if I will never utilize them.

are all times always so large and bulky? the one I have is like 3"x3".

all I need is a 3 plug with just a single on & off and as compact as possible.

kawicivic · 09/15/2007, 03:50 AM

mine is just a single timer that accepts 3 prongs that came from either walmart (ick) or the LFS (double ick)... it was like $7 or something and has this little rotating dial that you set and then you push down some tabs around the timer where you want the light to be. This is a large timer also, but I use a surge protector that has the last outlet separated by about 2 inches so it can house a larger plug. Hope this helps!

Lee_Bay · 09/15/2007, 11:36 AM

Here is mine. Got them at Lowe's.

Just wire them to receptacles. They take the place of a normal switch.

sabbath · 09/15/2007, 11:52 AM

Most LPS will have a timer with a ground prong. Also hardware stores... Have them as well. Get a heavy duty one. It will last longer with ballasts on them.

09/15/2007, 12:59 AM	#1
agoutihead Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,720	Timers... what timers does everyone suggest? I need individual timers for two lights, but ideally it would be nice if there is a timer out there that accepts two small transformers. one problem I'm running into is that the timer I bought doesn't accept a three-prong plug and adding adapters to all of them is just going to get messy. Is there any timer out there that accepts three prong plugs? I just need a timer that will turn off and on once a day. __________________ Experience the Liquid Realm...

09/15/2007, 01:27 AM	#2
ShootMe Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 215	This is the timer I use. Probally alittle overkill for what is needed but I like it. Found at home depot. __________________ "I plan to live Forever, so far, so good"

09/15/2007, 01:31 AM	#3
agoutihead Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,720	yeah that one has way more options than I need, and honestly I don't want to pay for them if I will never utilize them. are all times always so large and bulky? the one I have is like 3"x3". all I need is a 3 plug with just a single on & off and as compact as possible. __________________ Experience the Liquid Realm...

09/15/2007, 11:36 AM	#5
Lee_Bay Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 442	Here is mine. Got them at Lowe's. Just wire them to receptacles. They take the place of a normal switch. __________________ "I SUPPORT K.R.A.C." [Originally posted by nrike "that has to be one of the ugliest tanks i seen in my life. but nice effort"] Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon display

09/15/2007, 03:50 AM	#4
kawicivic Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rockford Posts: 2,316	mine is just a single timer that accepts 3 prongs that came from either walmart (ick) or the LFS (double ick)... it was like $7 or something and has this little rotating dial that you set and then you push down some tabs around the timer where you want the light to be. This is a large timer also, but I use a surge protector that has the last outlet separated by about 2 inches so it can house a larger plug. Hope this helps!

09/15/2007, 11:52 AM	#6
sabbath Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Twin City's Mn. Posts: 1,771	Most LPS will have a timer with a ground prong. Also hardware stores... Have them as well. Get a heavy duty one. It will last longer with ballasts on them.