Light timer

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I'm looking to mimic a good lighting schedule is there a all in one specific timer hobbyist are using? one that will control my T5 triple setting Actinic, Full, Moon.



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I haven't seen any that work for 3 different cords. You will most likely need a controller for that. Coralife has a powerstrip with timer that has day and night plugs plus 24 hour plugs.

 

2in10 is right.

There is a timer/powerstrip out there that will control all three.

However I would add that you could just as easily use three separate $8 timers which will do the job, and reliably so at that.

The powerstrip with the timers built in is about $40-$50.

 

Thanks crew appreciate the info... Maybe a great invention idea!.....LOL I was trying to save ac/outlets on my power strip...Oh well i think i will go with the seperate timer and save a buck....

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Another consideration if you are still building your tank and/or have the money - a controller for the various parameters of your reef (pH, salinity, pumps, power failures, skimmers, wavemaker, etc) often has the ability to operate multiple outlets on individually programmable timers.

You are looking at a lot more money than basic timers but the capabilities are much greater.

 

Even if you spend the 100$ for the RKL youd be doing just what you wanted to do and still not go broke! heres the link...I have it and absolutely LOVE it!!
Digital Aquatics

 

I believe lowes also sells a programmable power strip that with 8 outlets that will do the same as the coralife strip.

 

Oh really!?!?!

Do you have a link or brandname?!