Timers

[ChrisB]

Looking at timer options. Normally use the 2 plug digital timers from the hardware store. Going to have more lights the go around with leds and may want to get a little more creative with when they come on at different times ect.

Just wanted to see if there was a better option. Or just what others use.

 

[projectx]

I use the coralife digital timers, gives you 2 on "day" and 2 on "night" the only problem with them is that they lose time slowly.

 

[Cake_Boss]

Currently trying out the Lowes equivalent to the coralife timer only $20, gives 4 controllable 4 constant on/off outlets.

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[ChrisB]

Currently trying out the Lowes equivalent to the coralife timer only $20, gives 4 controllable 4 constant on/off outlets.

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Ooh that sounds more like what I need

 

[SAZAMA]

reef keeper lite 100$

 

[ChrisB]

Currently trying out the Lowes equivalent to the coralife timer only $20, gives 4 controllable 4 constant on/off outlets.

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does this version give you control over all 4 timed interdependently? vs the pet timers I am finding give you 2 with one setting and 2 with another setting.

 

[Cake_Boss]

Yes

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[ChrisB]

Yes

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excellent! sounds like this should do the trick. roomate was at lowes just had her pick one up for me.

 

[projectx]

I might have to go and get one, now that I know that they are all independent i can get rid of the seperate ones and run them in one unit

 

[Cake_Boss]

I make no guarantees on quality though, the last surge protector I got from them lasted 3 months so keep your receipt

 

[Rcpilot]

I'm also using the Lowes timer. Can't figure out how to program the stupid thing though. It has 8 outlets on it. The story on the box says 4 are always hot and 4 can be programed individually. Right now I DO get 4 that are always hot, but the other 4 all react to the programming for the #1 outlet. It's either broken or I'm just stupid.

 

[Cake_Boss]

You have to put it in the correct mode, the instructions are a bit confusing though

 

[Rcpilot]

I've tried - a hundred times. I can get the #1 outlet to run my MH light, but all the rest of the outlets on that side are on the same program. Tried to program the #2 outlet and it still reacts to the #1 programming.

I gave up.

Would be willing hand over some frags if you can help me figure out how to program this darn thing. I have some superman mushrooms that ain't bad to look at, but I know lots of people wouldn't be caught dead with a mushroom in their tank. Or perhaps you'd like a polyp from my red and green blasto wellsi?

I'm in Longmont frequently, so would be willing to meet you off hwy 66 and hwy 287 with a frag and the timer if you'll help me program it in my buddies garage.

PM or email if interested.

 

[Crit21]

I'm just using $5 dial-type timers from Walmart. You can set it at 15 minute intervals.

 

[Cake_Boss]

I'd love a mushroom, now I have to figure mine out so I can get it....

 

[Rcpilot]

I've got a rock with one superman mushroom about 1" or 1.5" across. It's yours if you can meet me in Longmont sometime and show me how to program this thing.

THANKS!! PM me when you're ready to get together. We'll program the timer, swap a frag and have a beer in my friends shop. We'll be working on the race car or some other project involving horse power and beers.

 

[ChrisB]

I'm just using $5 dial-type timers from Walmart. You can set it at 15 minute intervals.

I have one of those not a fan. Nothing but digital for me now.

 

[Cake_Boss]

You could break down and get a RK lite or ACjr, they're $100 but way better. Digital timers aren't that great either.

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[ChrisB]

anyone figure out how to program the 4 on the timed side independently of each other? just tried to set mine up and all i can find is the 7 on/off programs nothing for the sockets.

 

[Cake_Boss]

Nope, just the side. Apex is coming out with an ACjr replacement this summer, $150.

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