whocares100
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I have several timers and they seem to quit all the time, can anyone recommend a good timer for use, these cheepies are not making it...
Whats with timers? mine seem to quit working all the time, anyone else?
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RIKNSTEIN
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I got a "G.E. Power Saving Strip Timer" for 20 bucks @ homedepot...works fine so far...and it's got a battery back up..
topfuel29
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Get a green house timer. Or if your electrically inclined. Wire in a hot water timer.
hotrodharley
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The internal switch on the timers, digital or analog (but especially analog), are what take the dump. Plug the timer into a surge suppressor, then the light into the timer.
Papa Toke
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Yup me too, exact same one!
RIKNSTEIN
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Thanx bud, it was actually because it had 4 programable outlets, and 4 "all time power" outlets for fans and heater, made my choice for me, and it was cheap...lol
Papa Toke
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lmao, once again, exact same reason I got it haha!
RIKNSTEIN
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Yep, the only thing I have to worry about is water and raising lights when needed..lol..I'm a CFLer by the way..& here's my very first grow, after doing some research and getting some input, it's not "complete" yet, but working good so far...
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Papa Toke
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Well welcome to the best hobby in the world! Looking good.
RIKNSTEIN
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Thanx man...I'm lovin every minute of it..lol..
Stir Fried
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I bought an "Intelitech" digital power strip from Lowe's today, now I see it needs an "AG13" Mercury battery for the back up feature. I can't seem to get the cap off the battery compartment after turning it all the way to the "open" position, has anyone put a battery in that model? Thanks.
RIKNSTEIN
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lmao...that is my first plant, I have 3 more good ones, 6 all together, but 2 are runted...and yep, got some Bontone rooting powder already, and a doz. qrt. mason jars (hope I need them all..lol.) here's all of them starting at 5 days and my oldest was 14 days (at time these pics were taken)
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whocares100
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Thanks for the info on that timer, sounds like just what I need....
Sand4x105
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One last thing, read the name plate on the timer...
all of these timers, have a "MAX" load, just make sure you do not exceed...
Add your load [name plate of all your plugged in -lights/fans/etc]
add another 20% now never exceed that on your strip or timer...
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I had a plug strip that took a dump, because I had 12.5 amps plugged in [it was rated at 15 amps]
And at start up my balasts pulls more power on start up...
Try to always stay 20% under your max rating...
all of these timers, have a "MAX" load, just make sure you do not exceed...
Add your load [name plate of all your plugged in -lights/fans/etc]
add another 20% now never exceed that on your strip or timer...
---
I had a plug strip that took a dump, because I had 12.5 amps plugged in [it was rated at 15 amps]
And at start up my balasts pulls more power on start up...
Try to always stay 20% under your max rating...
prosperian
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What he said. The contact points inside the timers burn up. Plus they are exposed to lots of humidity and chemicals.
Who needs a light timing failure during a grow? F-that!
I have made big purchases with these guys with no issues: Click
For emergency, any hardware store will do. Just make sure they are heavy duty if driving HID lighting.