chumpchange
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is it safe to use a regular segment timer for a 400w hps light?,i was reading something on the site where i bought my light and it recommends some timers with relays that are qute expensive
is it safe to use a regular segment timer for a 400w hps light
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Look on the back of the timer, near where the plug is... if it says it is rated >400 then go for it
chumpchange
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cheers lenny,where did you get 1 for 25 quid?
super2200
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I dont plug my 400 w directly into the timer but rather plug the power strip into the timer, I am pretty sure this way it will trip the power strip and not the timer. Power strip is surge protected. I havent had any problems even after getting adaptor to convert the three prong into two prong
super2200
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wondering now though if it makes a huge difference the fact that in UK you guys I believe are running 220v instead of our standard 120 here
rotwiler
Active Member
I've been using a $2.99 manual timer you push those little tabs in at 15 min increments from harbor freight. Says 1800 watts max on back, I plug it into wall, run a power strip off it and have my (2) 150 watt hps, 1 T5 94 watt, 90 watt ufo, and a 200 watt cfl and the 4 inch vortex fan all running off it for past 4 months with no issue at all.
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