What kind of timers is everyone using for their lights?

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by mario8402, Feb 28, 2007.

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  1. dragonflylures

    dragonflylures Flamingo Tongue

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    I have a coralife timer that controls the dawn/dusk lights, the daylights and flips from dawn/dusk to moonlights. It cost about 40 bucks and I'm on the second one in a month and the second one is already have problems. The problem with them is the trigger for switching the lights over seems cheesy and wears out EXTREMELY fast as I have to flip over a new notch for the switch to "catch" again to turn whatever on or off. I would not buy another one due to my experience with them but they work great while they work and you get a bunch of outlets.
     
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  3. mario8402

    mario8402 Fire Shrimp

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    mine is digital, so i wouldnt have to worry about any parts wearing out hopefully. I am kind of aggravated though that I cannot control daytime lights individually.. oh well. it will work for now
     
  4. nemo79

    nemo79 Zoanthid

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    i USE THE INDIVIDUAL TIMERS PLUGGED INTO THE POWERBAR. POWER BAR IS GROUNDED(SAME WITH TIMERS) AND SURGE PROTECTED. THE DIGITAL TIMERS WORK GREAT.
     
  5. mario8402

    mario8402 Fire Shrimp

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    off to walmart to find individual digital timers its it!
     
  6. Urban_s

    Urban_s Sea Dragon

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    Ya they were 8 bucks! I Need to go pick up more this weekend. I bought one to see if I would like them and now I need to pick up 7 more. My luck they will not have them anymore.