Heavy Duty Timers

[Tom]

Found a place to buy industrial timers on-line, some knowledge of electrical wiring would be needed to use them as they are not the plug-in type. Acecorp

 

This place at ebay has a couple of the same ones a fair bit cheaper too.

 

[Guest jjfto]

search google for "4 outlet twin clock timer"

Good stuff :thumbsup

 

Edit: Plug n Play

Edited January 10, 2006 by jjfto

[dsyfer]

For lights I have found the best is the old type where you manually set the time with pins or little pushy things.

 

Digital are good for watering, where you can program each day with multiple times etc, Bunnings have a good range of these pretty cheap too, and seeing as pumps don't draw much current, you don't need a heavy duty type

[maxgrow]

For lights I have found the best is the old type where you manually set the time with pins or little pushy things.

 

Digital are good for watering, where you can program each day with multiple times etc, Bunnings have a good range of these pretty cheap too, and seeing as pumps don't draw much current, you don't need a heavy duty type

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Sorry but i do not agree at all - i have been using the "old pin type" for a while and had 3 failures (2 on lights), they were all heavy duty models too. The real problem is the relay inside - they are only 16amp rated - even though the actual amperage is fine the cross arc that occurs in switching tends to weld the contacts together.

 

I have also tried the digital timers in the lower to medium price bracket with similar results (& 1 that simply kept on losing settings - even with a new battery fitted).

 

The answer is proper industrial grade 30amp rated relay (internal) timers in either digital or pin style. I have found several that would work fine (industrial & guaranteed) prices start at around $80 to $90 upwards for single circuit. :scratchin :thumbsup

 

That said i have seen an add by "Scott" of http://www.hydrocentre.com.au with a timer he says is good and at a low price. I am considering buying a couple to try myself.

 

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[Tom]

Sorry but i do not agree at all - i have been using the "old pin type" for a while and had 3 failures (2 on lights), they were all heavy duty models too.

I prefer the old pin/rocker switch timers for the simple fact they are so easy to set compared to the digital ones.

That said i have seen an add by "Scott" of http://www.hydrocentre.com.au with a timer he says is good and at a low price. I am considering buying a couple to try myself.

Prick of a site to navigate, how about a direct link to the page the timer is on? How many lights can each one run and how much is that low price?

 

prices start at around $80 to $90 upwards for single circuit.

How much did the three that died cost you all up? ::

 

[Sir Crop Alot]

Not cheap but I just bought a 4 oulet Light Management Unit that has a timer and a 30A breaker on the front and will comfortably run 3kw when using 15A wiring and 15A plug. Cost me $220 I think, it was part of a package deal.

 

Some guy on ebay has the 2.4kw version without the breaker for $220 http://stores.ebay.com.au/Cyberhydro_W0QQs...storeviewQQtZkm

[Tom]

Some guy on ebay has the 2.4kw version without the breaker for $220

My Current timer (also has a breaker) is similar but a bit older, it can run 4 x 600w's no problems.

 

[maxgrow]

I prefer the old pin/rocker switch timers for the simple fact they are so easy to set compared to the digital ones.

Prick of a site to navigate, how about a direct link to the page the timer is on? How many lights can each one run and how much is that low price?

 

How much did the three that died cost you all up? ::

 

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1. I agree but they must still be industrial grade with 30 amp relays - i know you will agree on that point !

 

2. I actually saw the origonal add on ebay - Item number: 7718085541

 

3. $18 FOR # PLUS ! @$46 -

[maxgrow]

My Current timer (also has a breaker) is similar but a bit older, it can run 4 x 600w's no problems.

 

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Yeah and i need a bank loan to buy it - unless you can donate one to the cause !

 

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[Luke Skywalker]

A place called DOME GARDEN SUPPLY provides Light Management Units from one to 48 outlet, with the low-end units designed for plug in use, and the larger units for direct wire in to three phase. Can't recommend the large units enough, bloody excellent.

 

They are a bit pricey. You get what you pay for. I too wouldn't recommend using a simple pin timer for lights, as the amp spikes are too high for long-term use. Get a decent digital timer, they will not fail for simple light systems. (less than say 2000w) Anything above 2000w you should look into LMU's.