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03/05/2012, 03:29 PM
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Light Timer
Anyone able to reccomend a good lighting timer? I'm looking for something that can time all 3 stages of light.
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03/05/2012, 03:58 PM
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If you don't have a controller to control your lights I would recommend this:
http://www.ghl-direct.com/proddetail...L-0385&cat=178
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03/05/2012, 04:05 PM
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IF you dont have a controler, why would you spend 240 on that?....
Get a entry level controler. |
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03/05/2012, 04:08 PM
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03/05/2012, 04:18 PM
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03/05/2012, 04:21 PM
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I see what your saying... I understood his question to be more about controling lighting cycles with the timer and the Profilux Light bar is the only one I know of. He he just wants just on/off get a regular light timer from Home Depot.
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03/05/2012, 04:23 PM
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Briggs, a Reefkeeper Lite controller can be had for about $120. It will take care of your lights, heater, fans and much much more. One of the best investments you can make.
Or you can buy 2-3 mechanical timers for $15 each plus a $20 power strip for them ... ... and wind up buying a controller next year, like I did. |
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03/05/2012, 07:56 PM
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03/05/2012, 08:09 PM
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zach I actually spent more than that now that I think about it.
I spent another $40 on this DIY- thermostat thingy to turn a fan on when the ROOM got hot. I had bought at least three timers, this thermostat-thingy, a couple powerstrips and who knows HOW many trips to Lowes before I bought my RKL. And they were only $100 back then! Yep. That's how stupid I am. |
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03/05/2012, 11:52 PM
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getting a basic Aqualight Power Center with Lighting/Wavemaker Timers it will cost you about 40 buck.
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03/06/2012, 01:37 AM
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How much $ have you spent on livestock already?
get the entry level controller...the 120-150$ is cheap insurance |
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