Timers

ChaosHunter

Well-Known Member

Dec 14, 2016

• #1

what are you guys using for your smaller grows ? I know the consensus is just a cheap mechanical and I have a couple. But is there any one that stands out more than another ? Is there any new tech out or coming out ?

 

Nugachino

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Dec 14, 2016

• #2

I own a mechanical timer by Arlec. It's noisy as shit. Thankfully my light has its own inbuilt timer. Otherwise I'd have to use it.

 

twalte

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Dec 14, 2016

• #3

I love my Titan mechanical controller. It's easy to program and reliable compared to some of the electronic timers that I have tried. I've used it for 6 grows and it works as promised with my digital ballasts.

http://hydrobuilder.com/apollo-4-120-volt-ballast-timer.html

 

ChaosHunter

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Dec 14, 2016

• #4

My cheap heavy duty arltec timer just gave up after 3 weeks. Doesn't turn the lights on during a cycle. Off to hunting down a new timer I guess. I would pay for quality but don't need a ballast timer as I'm running COBs.

 

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Shugglet

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Dec 14, 2016

• #5

ChaosHunter said:

My cheap heavy duty arltec timer just gave up after 3 weeks. Doesn't turn the lights on during a cycle. Off to hunting down a new timer I guess. I would pay for quality but don't need a ballast timer as I'm running COBs.

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I use brinks 15 min interval timers. Have lasted for years...

 

Bareback

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Dec 15, 2016

• #6

I have a Titan 15 min. And a brinks 30 min. Both 120v on fans and small lights. But I use a 240v for the light don't remember the brand but it's gray in color.

 

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jay5coat

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Dec 15, 2016

• #7

I use Titan digital timers, I have had one go weird on me, it's running Christmas lights now lol. Pretty cheap at 16 bucks.