Easiest Timer Setup?

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  1. ryanwolf

    ryanwolf Skunk Shrimp

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    I bought a retrofit lighting system...
    there is one plug for the ballast to control the vho lights...
    I need a timer to turn them off and on at a certain time.

    However, I will also need a timer to turn off and on my led lights and fan inside the canopy.

    Any suggestions on the cheapest and easiest way to have a dual timer with multiple outlets? I heard the coralife 8 outlet system is a real piece of junk...

    Help!
    Ryan
     
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  3. Iraf

    Iraf Snowflake Eel

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    get a controller, you'll spend from 225 - 500 bucks but can put 12+ devices on seperate timers
     
  4. sean_p_f

    sean_p_f Sea Dragon

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    how about just running multiple times one for leds, 2 for vhos, and 1 for fans should be able to do all three for $30 or so.
     
  5. BluePhish

    BluePhish Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    i can say that since ive had the coral life it has been nothing but trouble!!! over the course of a few days it begins to change the time it goes on and off on its own.... if the timers actully worked then it would be perfect
     
  6. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    I run 2 seperate timers. One for my retro fit kit, and one for my original lights....