Connecting a multi plug to a timer

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grower7155

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Hey Guys

I have 3 lights for a total of 700w and want to connect them to my new timer. My plan was to connect one of those multi plug things to the timer and then plug in my 3 lights. I have heard that this can cause problems with the timer though? is that true?
 
Uberknot

Uberknot

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grower7155 said:
Hey Guys

I have 3 lights for a total of 700w and want to connect them to my new timer. My plan was to connect one of those multi plug things to the timer and then plug in my 3 lights. I have heard that this can cause problems with the timer though? is that true?
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Maybe find a good 3 way splitter cord? I would add start up amps, voltages and watts for all 3 and make sure that timer is rated high enough to handle that.
 
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grower7155

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The timer can handle 3600w so thats plenty, I have still heard that is is a problem though, can someone elaborate?
 
green217

green217

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grower7155 said:
The timer can handle 3600w so thats plenty, I have still heard that is is a problem though, can someone elaborate?
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If your time I can handle that much wattage it shouldn't be a problem. I'm not 100% sure, but I am an electrician with a degree in electronic engineering. So I know a little something about electricity. I think you should be fine just keep an eye on it
 
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MA MED Grower

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grower7155 said:
The timer can handle 3600w so thats plenty, I have still heard that is is a problem though, can someone elaborate?
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I have a friend that plugged 2 ballast to one timer. The timer melted on one side and started smoking. If he was not home there could have been a fire. Your situation may be different but make sure you add the amps of the equipment you're using so you do not have a potential issue or worse.
 
green217

green217

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If your timer is rated for 3600 Watts then you should be golden. I'll personally don't have timer that is rated that high nor have I seen one or look to be honest. If the wattage rating is 3600 you should be able to hook up 3 1000w lights to that timer. A total of 700 Watts is well below 3600
 
green217

green217

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This is speculation but I would imagine a lot of these melted timers are being used well past the recommended wattage of the timer.
For instance my timer is good for 15 amps. If I was to pull more than 15 amps through it it would melt it
 
green217

green217

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Just make sure you're reading this rating on your timer correctly. Because it is potentially a fire hazard if you overload it
 
Doo-flop

Doo-flop

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I bought a contactor with built in timer and 4 plug sockets, it's rated a lot higher than I need and it's worked perfectly
 
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85300zxcob

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As long as timer and surge protector can handle what you plug into them you will be fine. You can run into problems when overloading them.
 
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