Combination light and fan timer

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masshole61

Active Member

• Jul 5, 2012

• #1

Looking to buy a combination light and fan timer. I'm using two 1000w phantom ballasts and an 8" vortex in-line fan and I want to plug all three into the same timer to use in my flower room. I've seen some timers that electricians use that are hardwired ( like for a pool filter) for outlets but wanted to know if there were any grow specific timers that someone with experience could recommend. Thanks in advance for the advice.

 

reggaerican

Well-Known Member

• Jul 5, 2012

• #2

well if you wanna pay out the ass for a timmer from a hydro store then thats ok, but for $59 @ home depot here is that digital pool timer in use.. its super easy to install also. you should give it a go.. I used this same timer in over a dozen other rooms and not one person has been dissapointed.. and knock on wood , but I have not had one go defective yet..
Cheers~Reggae

 

KidneyStoner420

Well-Known Member

• Jul 5, 2012

• #3

Are you looking to have them come on and off at different times? If not, just plug a power strip into the timer.

 

Moebius

Well-Known Member

• Jul 5, 2012

• #4

KidneyStoner420 said:

Are you looking to have them come on and off at different times? If not, just plug a power strip into the timer.

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Sounds like hes after a 'temperature fan timer'.

Fan comes on when temps reach (x)degrees

 

KidneyStoner420

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• Jul 5, 2012

• #5

Masshole, PM me what part of Mass youre in

 

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masshole61

Active Member

• Jul 5, 2012

• #6

Really just looking for something that will turn on the lights and fan for 12/12 that is rated for the amount of amps that that the three appliances will need . The pool filter timer thing sound like a good idea but is it rated for the amount of amps necessary to run the lights and fan without running "hot"?

 

reggaerican

Well-Known Member

• Jul 5, 2012

• #7

the pool timer I use is rated at 30 amps per phaze. so that is 60amps total if wired to a 240circuit if only wired 120v that is still plenty to go around. 9amps per ballast and aprox 5 amps for the fan... you will be golden my friend...