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What's A good Light Timer
I'm looking for suggestions for a good high wattage timer for the lights on my new tank. I need to be able to switch 1200 watts of MH lights. The 500W Intermatic timer I've been using on my old tank won't cut it. (unless I put 1 on each bulb)
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I'm still using the ones I had from another project from years ago. From Cdn Tire, they're for block heaters; digital, waterproof, high wattage.
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Princess auto - GE5191-DPDT G.E. Time switch. 19.99 for the SPDT, 25 for the DPDT (go for the DPDT - to toggle 12/24v moonlights etc)
30A loads, DPDT, easily wired so as to turn on/off ancillary devices as lights go on/off. Little bit of wiring involved, but they come in a big waterproof housing, and the wirings really not that bad. Linky (no association, never heard of this company - just have pics/specs) http://www.skycraftsurplus.com/index...ROD&ProdID=789 Last edited by AndyL; 01-23-2007 at 05:04 AM. Reason: add link - correct error |
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Ahh, Princess Auto, of coarse. Worth a trip just to snoop around.
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I've used this timer for years with no problems. It gets salt spray on it all the time.
http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/pr...romSearch=true I prefer electronic timers over mechanical any day. Electronic timers are more reliable and accurate, Mechanical timers can vary their on/off times by a few min. each time they switch. Electronic timers do not have to be reset after every power outage. That can be a big deal since I'm running 7 times between 2 tanks.
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