Question about my 400 Watt HPS and Timer!

zovoel

zovoel

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Just ordered a 400 watt HPS setup complete with reflector hood, ballast, and bulb. I'm beginning the flowering stage soon, and need to use a timer to regulate light and dark while I'm away. Will a basic timer work with my HPS? How can I be sure? Any advice or help is greatly appreciated!

Here's my grow!

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jondamon

jondamon

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Usually most timers are rated in either AMPS or WATTS that they can handle.

YOu are looking for it to say inductive load and then a numbered amount.

I have had some timers that say they can handle an inductive load of 480w but then when i ran 200W ECO CFL through it, it then malfunctioned.

Here in the UK we have to use something called a horticultural lighting contactor which is a relay that helps regulate the pull from a ballast so as not to blow any timers.

You may just have to shop around for a timer. I believe there are some timers out there that will run up to 600w HPS systems so you should be able to find one.


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