Light strip/timer combo

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ULMResearch

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Picked this up for 20 bucks at Lowe's. It's grounded, has a breaker, 4 always on 4 timed. Can even do 7 programs, grouped by week, weekend, etc. Really handy.. not that I need anything more than 1 setting of 12/12 lol.

Anyway, opinions? I needed a better strip for my closet anyway and this seemed too good to be true.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_331645-207-TE08WHBL_4294858953_4294933768_?productId=3242168&Ns=p_product_prd_lis_ord_nbr|0||p_product_qty_sales_dollar|1&pl=1&currentURL=/pl_Timers_4294858953_4294933768_?Ns=p_product_prd_lis_ord_nbr|0||p_product_qty_sales_dollar|1&facetInfo=

Plus I love digital thingies...
 
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ULMResearch

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No thoughts before I rig it up? Not sure about Utilitech as a brand, but I tested it on a lamp and the programs all work like they should. Guess I'll just use it until it stops working and report back!
 
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ROBSTERB

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whats the rated amps on it? what size light you using if its hps theres a good chance it will blow the timer.
 
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Blue Schwag

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yea, i can only imagine 2-3 600/1000 watt H.I.D lamps, a fan, and other devices pulling too many amps and constantly blowing the timer breaker
 
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ULMResearch

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I'll have one 400W digital ballast (MH veg, HPS flower) on it. I have a little 6" clip on fan and I may add one or two more. That's it. I have a 20watt air pump I'll use when I go DWC in the fall as well. So less than 500W total no matter what I put on it.

It's rated at 15 amps.

Oh, I should add it has a little CFL bulb symbol and a check mark. I can only imagine they knew people would use these for growing lol.

I guess the old forumla would be correct? 120V x 15 = 1750ish? So as long as I keep it under 1500 I see no problems.
 
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ULMResearch

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So far no issues with it firing up my digital 400w ballast and 6" fans. Not much use on it yet but at least I know the load isn't throwing the breaker or anything. For 20 bucks it's perfect for a 400-600W grow with accessories.
 
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