Digital Timer Suggestions

imagine7070 · 03-16-2007, 09:05 AM

Hi there, well, since my Coralife Dual Timer has failed TWICE now, I was thinking about taking a trip to Home Depot to pick myself up a digital timer. I preferably want one that is reliable, can switch on/off actinics and 10K lamps separately, and possibly something that is not too pricey.

Any suggestions?

JediReefer · 03-16-2007, 09:34 AM

I got mine from HD as well. It has dual outlets, but not dual timers...(that I know of, it has 8 different settings ) Its just a digital sprinkler timer basically, nice and rugged, $14.

imagine7070 · 03-16-2007, 01:57 PM

Wow! $14!?! the Coralife one costs almost $50! and it FAILS!

imagine7070 · 03-19-2007, 02:31 PM

So I went down to Home Depot to try and find a new digital timer switch... and UNSUCCESSFUL. They only have timer switches for ONE plug?! The Coralife I had used before had 8 different plugs... so I didn't get one because I wouldn't be able to turn on/off my actinics/10Klamp/moonlights with just ONE plug

. Anyway... I take it that is the reason there are not that many suggestions as to a digital swith timer?

JediReefer · 03-19-2007, 02:41 PM

Mine has 2, i dont use moonlights. Get a power strip and 3 digital timers. I got a power strip and 3 of the dual outlet timers at home depot. Make sure your looking for digital sprinkler timers, not the ones for in home use. Look for outdoor sprinkler or light timers.

imagine7070 · 03-19-2007, 02:57 PM

sweet! sprinkler timers? are they pretty bulky (will three of them fit on a power cord?) Thanks Jedi

JediReefer · 03-19-2007, 03:02 PM

Yes because they have thier own small (1') cord. I guess they could be bulky, I can take a pic of needed.

imagine7070 · 03-19-2007, 03:09 PM

That would be great, if it isn't too much trouble. And perhaps the brand of timer that you are using.