Timer options

[DanG]

I added a 3rd set of lights to my tank, and rather than using all my power space for timers, I've been looking for a powerbar that has timers integrated. The only ones I've found are the Coralife ones, and even then, they only have timer spots for 2 plugs. Are they still at risk of causing fires?

Am I screwed and either need 2 of the Coralife ones, or am I better off looking at a cheap controller? I don't need a controller, but the added ability to work as a temperature controller and pH monitor as well wouldn't hurt.

I don't have a problem spending $300 ish on a controller, I know it will last and provide more functionality than just a couple of powerbars.

I know that several controllers will also work somewhat as a wavemaker, but I'm planning on getting a vortech with the wavemaker at the same time.

[spreerider]

i ahve seen some at canadian tire for christmas lights, you could also plug a powerbar into your timmer and it would then turn on all the lights at the same time that are plugged into the powerbar.

[fencer]

The ones at CDNtire are made by the same guys who make the coralife ones. The only difference is there are no night and day plugs. Just a bank of 4 plugs that operate on the timer and other bank of 4 that operate all the time

[DanG]

I'm looking into something that will turn them on in 15 or 30 minute intervals.

I guess 3 timers is just the way to go.

[mark]

If going three timers, these might save you some space, they are low wattage though (625W resistive, 250w tungsten). Got them fr Cdn Tire for the tree last Christmas so I don't have much history on them.

[DanG]

F it, I can't take the money with me. Added the Neptune JR controller to my order for $270.