timer question

Whereisdabud

Well-Known Member

• Sep 18, 2007

• #1

Hey i got a 250w hps from htg supply and i was wondering if a cheap plug in the wall timerwould work or do i need a little bit more of a heavy duty timer. Im just trying to avoid buying one that would be too weak.

 

Garden Knowm

The Love Doctor

• Sep 18, 2007

• #2

yes, cheap timer will work...

look at the back of the timer.. it will tell you how many AMPS it is....

Power Requirements

check this out... this should put things into persepctive..

cheers

 

bongo

Well-Known Member

• Sep 19, 2007

• #3

Cheap timer will work maybe, but my experience anyway is they burn out to quick with a 400w hps and can potentially ruin everything, go for heavy duty more expensive but worth every penny

 

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Chosen

Well-Known Member

• Sep 19, 2007

• #4

I bought my digital timer at HomeDepot for roughly $19.95. I was a little worried about it holding up but have had no problems. On the packaging it had a picture of a window AC unit.

 

PlasmaRadio

Well-Known Member

• Sep 19, 2007

• #5

I just had to rebuy mine, do yourself a favour and just buy one that is just a little better than the cheapest. Good luck.

 

Chrisuperfly

Well-Known Member

• Sep 19, 2007

• #6

Check the timer's package to see what the amperage rating is. Its should be printed on the package.

Or just get one from HTG Supply, their prices are good.

 

Garden Knowm

The Love Doctor

• Sep 19, 2007

• #7

bongo said:

Cheap timer will work maybe, but my experience anyway is they burn out to quick with a 400w hps and can potentially ruin everything, go for heavy duty more expensive but worth every penny

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i have never had a timer go out on me.. BUT this is still veryvery smart advice.. and I concur.... IT is $$$$$ you are protecting...