What are some reliable timers?
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ttystikk
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I honestly have pretty good luck with the mechanical timers with 4 push slots per hour.
ttystikk
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Mine are rated for 1850W@120V. I'm using them for pumps, fans and trigger cords. All my high power stuff is on 240V and yours should be, too.
Red1966
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So have I. The electronic timers aren't so reliable.
Red1966
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High wattage does reduce reliability. Remote solenoids are your friend
So the every 15minute interval,but how many watts runs through it?
Anyone using a relay?I have a relay and this timer I have now hasn't fully failed it just loses a minute or two each day.If it gained a minute that would be more acceptable.
A minute or two I can deal with unless it's hanging on mechanical switch.Ive seen that happen many times and it's hard to catch.
Anyone using a relay?I have a relay and this timer I have now hasn't fully failed it just loses a minute or two each day.If it gained a minute that would be more acceptable.
A minute or two I can deal with unless it's hanging on mechanical switch.Ive seen that happen many times and it's hard to catch.
a senile fungus
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I use a water heater timer to turn on and off whole outlets.
Mechanical or analog timers are best, digitals are apt to fail.
Mechanical or analog timers are best, digitals are apt to fail.
I was think of something like this
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Intermatic-T100-Series-40-Amp-125-Volt-DPST-24-Hour-Mechanical-Time-Switch-with-Indoor-Enclosure-T103D89/100089939.
It'll have to be hard wired but it should handle 1000 watts and whether it has a good relay,I'm not sure.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Intermatic-T100-Series-40-Amp-125-Volt-DPST-24-Hour-Mechanical-Time-Switch-with-Indoor-Enclosure-T103D89/100089939.
It'll have to be hard wired but it should handle 1000 watts and whether it has a good relay,I'm not sure.
Toaster D
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EDIT. NM. I see the type your looking for.
I personally don't like that type. I prefer the digital timer on my irrigation system compared to that style on my pool pump. One of these days I need to switch it out. Something about the on/off triggers that screw on the time adjustment wheel. They never stay secured
I personally don't like that type. I prefer the digital timer on my irrigation system compared to that style on my pool pump. One of these days I need to switch it out. Something about the on/off triggers that screw on the time adjustment wheel. They never stay secured
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a senile fungus
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Thats the kind i use.
I have a couple for my 240v outlets and use regular mechanical timers for anything 120v.
They're rock solid.
Thanks,
nevergoodenuf
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Most of us are building with drivers that can run either 120v or 240v. When running at 240v the drivers are much cooler and gain you some efficiency. You can find light controller on Craigslist for cheap. I have just installed an Helios 11. It can handle 1000 watts per plug, but I am at around 600 watts per plug. Luckily I have a dryer plug in my room, so I just wired in a dryer plug to the controller. If your total load is above 1500 watts, I would recommend going this route. Control wall for my room has CO2 ppm monitor, temperature and humidity control for intake/exhaust (for when I run out of CO2), and light controller.
MrTwist1
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I just found this one http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=7998 I'm afraid I haven't had it for long, so I cannot really comment on reliability yet, but so far it seems good, and I really like the fact it has 2 timer banks that can be used for flipflop etc.
Red1966
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I use two relays called "switchers" The switcher has two outlets, the signal determines which one is "on".
sanjuan
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I guess I'm old but I use the Intermatic T100 series.
http://www.intermatic.com/en/products/timeswitches/mechanicalswitches/24hour
My hands are not real strong; I use pliers to tighten the trip dogs so the wheel is slightly dimpled.
http://www.intermatic.com/en/products/timeswitches/mechanicalswitches/24hour
My hands are not real strong; I use pliers to tighten the trip dogs so the wheel is slightly dimpled.