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Black Phantom 05-20-2008 03:22 AM

What are you using for a timer ?
 
I've been using basic electronic timers from Home Depot to run the various
pumps and MH lights that I have. Unfortunately every six months or so I end up replacing at least one of them. Does anyone have a suggestion for a more bullet proof setup. These timers are expensive and I'm tired of replacing them.:sad:

mark 05-20-2008 03:33 AM

Right now hardwired UPM timer from HD for my MH (also used for years on a curio cabinet and for the outside xmas lights) plus a Intermac(?) plug in type for the actinics.

ElGuappo 05-20-2008 04:45 AM

i use a coral life powerbare with built in digital timer. it has 4 fulltime plugs and 2 day and night sockets. i run two tanks off this.

spreerider 05-20-2008 05:40 AM

check nedco or westburn for a good outdoor timer and a box then wire it up yourself, it should last forever and not cost 2 much.

edikpok 05-20-2008 07:08 AM

I am using the ones from home depot - $6 / timer. I just wrap them in a bag so water doesn't get into it...

Joe Reefer 05-20-2008 02:17 PM

I am using Leviton timers on my tank. They work well and the backlit lcd screen looks cool too.

ElGuappo 05-20-2008 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ElGuappo (Post 324947)
i use a coral life powerbare with built in digital timer. it has 4 fulltime plugs and 2 day and night sockets. i run two tanks off this.

Forgot to mention prce of about 35$
http://search.ebay.ca/coralife-power...ralifeQ20power

i have also heard of a string of fires due to these in 07 so check the manufacture date on the back if you buy at an lfs.

littlesilvermax 05-20-2008 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Reefer (Post 324976)
I am using Leviton timers on my tank. They work well and the backlit lcd screen looks cool too.

How much and where did you get them from?

Joe Reefer 05-20-2008 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by littlesilvermax (Post 325038)
How much and where did you get them from?

I got them at Home Depot. They where sold in packs of 2 for about 50 bux IIRC.

littlesilvermax 05-21-2008 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Reefer (Post 325041)
I got them at Home Depot. They where sold in packs of 2 for about 50 bux IIRC.

Thanks, I will take a looksee next time.


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