Timer for MH

I've been searching posts about light timers for awhile now, and have got no where really. I have two 250w metal halides and I am worried if I get the wrong timer from the store it might fail or worse catch on fire. What should I look for when buying one.. a heavy duty grounded timer? I see some that say like "15 amp" or "120 volt" but have no clue what's good enough for what I need.

Whats worked best for you guys

Heres one of my ballasts if that helps at all

 

I got one with my Current MH set up that I do not use as I have an Aqua Controller. Now my MH are 150W but I just grabbed it and the back of it says. 115v 15A 1725W. Do you need one or two?

 

thanks for the info. two

 

I just use the normal timers from Lowes.
Magnetic Ballasts, 175w halides x2. Have them plugged into a surge protector and the protector plugged into the timer.

 

I had my 250w MH plugged into the power strip timer before I got my controller and never had any issues. A surge protector is a good idea though just incase anything happens it will trip.

 

I use the heavy duty indoor/outdoor timers from lowes. I figure they I/O ones should be more tolerant of moisture. I used the digital timer on my controller until it got stuck on. Now back to good old reliable mechanical timers...


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i agree use the heavy duty timers... from home depot

 

You want something that is grounded, heavy duty and 15amp.

Preferably UL listed.

That is what I use and then I plug them into a GFCI 6 outlet power strip.