Timers

[Jase]

Had a fucked run with timers what is a good one to try just something simple to use thanks all

 

[Sedge]

If you use a magnetic ballast you want a timer with a relay in it ,otherwise the points can seize up as if welded together by the sudden surge of power hitting them ..

Im pretty sure digital ballasts don’t have that surge to cause the same problem

 

[Billygoat]

Classic old pin/spin timer whatever they are called

 

[Sedge]

Classic old pin/spin timer whatever they are called

The cheap ones are ok for general appliances
but often seize up using HPS lights.

The first time I joined a forum was because I had the same question regarding timer not working ,,,

I started using a HPM heavy duty timer and problem was solved..this is the same model timer


pretty sure the digital timers are ok to use though, and although I have one somewhere I have not used it ..

 

[Indy]

I use the same. Get many grows out of the HPM ones.

Steer clear of Arlec ones, they're renowned for cooking themselves.

 

[Budbubbla]

https://www.theserratededge.com/forum/threads/my-setup-so-far.1942/post-94926 interesting, it seems there's a few different opinions around timers.

 

[DosFish]

I've used a TP-Link HS110 for about 4 years now. It was originally used for Christmas lights and still is when not growing. I like that it can be controlled from an app and I can track energy usage. It's wifi enabled so I can use the app away from home. Under $50 and easy to use.

 

[Indy]

https://www.theserratededge.com/forum/threads/my-setup-so-far.1942/post-94926 interesting, it seems there's a few different opinions around timers.

Sure do, I have had a couple of Digital timers over the years with no issues. Though the last one I had was designed with indoors grows in mind. You could setup the schedule and it be fine for 4-5 days or so, but without power interruptions it would reset itself to default for no reason. So i was left with no option bar to hook it for obvious reasons.

Since then, I resorted back to the HPM mechanical one, never skips a beat.

 

[Pikey]

I use these & have never had an issue with them - https://hpm.com.au/product/slimline-digital-timer/

 

[Mellow oldfark]

Go mechanical much more. Robust and reliable.

 

[dildo_swaggins]

I use these & have never had an issue with them - https://hpm.com.au/product/slimline-digital-timer/

I’ve got the same, had them for 5 years no issues

HPM 24/7 Slimline Digital Timer

Find HPM 24/7 Slimline Digital Timer at Bunnings. Visit your local store for the widest range of products.

www.bunnings.com.au

 

[Yamumzbum]

these are great