Timer Recommendations

Eric55 · 12/16/2006, 02:56 PM

Hi everyone,

Can someone recommend a timer for controlling multiple lights?

Thanks,

Eric

reeformadness · 12/16/2006, 03:08 PM

What kind of lights do you have?

Eric55 · 12/17/2006, 06:11 AM

T5, Metal Halide, and Moonlight LEDs

michaeldaly · 12/17/2006, 07:57 AM

Just get a few mechanical dial timers, they are cheap and effective.

firebirdbandit · 12/17/2006, 08:54 AM

x-10 system is a good option with multiple timers and control from your pc

Bandsaw · 12/17/2006, 10:11 AM

This timer here does not offer multiple lights, but it is heavy duty and offers models with remote control. It also has 20 different time programs including day of week. I find it useful for setting my tank lights for a couple of cloudy days a week (helps with algae control).

The link is for Canadian Tire, but the timer is from Norma.

I like the remote control feature for turning off my sump when I am working on the tank. My water room is one floor down from the display.

http://canadiantire.ca/browse/produc...romSearch=true

12/16/2006, 02:56 PM	#1
Eric55 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 490	Timer Recommendations Hi everyone, Can someone recommend a timer for controlling multiple lights? Thanks, Eric

12/17/2006, 08:54 AM	#5
firebirdbandit Registered Member. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 132	x-10 system is a good option with multiple timers and control from your pc __________________ ===================== Current Tank Info: 65 Gallon Reef Tank with Tidepool II sump and a 20 Gallon refugium connected to it. 2 x 150watt 10,000K HQI Metal Halide and 2x T5 HO Atinics. 28 watt PC for Refugium

12/17/2006, 10:11 AM	#6
Bandsaw Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Eastern Ontario (above Sudbury) Posts: 720	This timer here does not offer multiple lights, but it is heavy duty and offers models with remote control. It also has 20 different time programs including day of week. I find it useful for setting my tank lights for a couple of cloudy days a week (helps with algae control). The link is for Canadian Tire, but the timer is from Norma. I like the remote control feature for turning off my sump when I am working on the tank. My water room is one floor down from the display. http://canadiantire.ca/browse/produc...romSearch=true __________________ VE3SZB Failure is not an option - It is a requirement if you expect to learn anything. Click on my home page button for pictures of my aquarium. Current Tank Info: 75g Display, CPR SM Aquafuge, 8g sump, 20g tall fuge, Maxspect R420R LED, KoralLin 1502 CaRa, EV-180 Skimmer

12/16/2006, 03:08 PM	#2
reeformadness Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 650	What kind of lights do you have?

12/17/2006, 06:11 AM	#3
Eric55 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 490	T5, Metal Halide, and Moonlight LEDs

12/17/2006, 07:57 AM	#4
michaeldaly Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 2,009	Just get a few mechanical dial timers, they are cheap and effective.