Try the Home Depot as they have several timers. I would suggest the digital as they do not make a ticking noise. They have strip timers and single outlet timers.
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Plug a 6 outlet strip into the timer and lights into the strip.
Make sure it is grounded (3 prong) and DO NOT remove the ground prong with channelock to use a 2 prong timer unless you have fire insurance.
The timer i always use is the one by InterTec readily available here in MN at Home Depot. The are digital which is really nice because you can program 14 On/offs and they are accurate to the minute.
PS I do not recommend the cheesy made in Taiwan powerstrips (all plastic) I have a competitor who was in litigation for 4 yrs because a cheap powerstrip shorted out in a dentists office and started a fire under the aquarium on the weekend suffice to say it was "smoky on Monday" in the office. Try to get a commercial grade from Graingers or somewhere AT least for your lighting. You are pulling some decent amps thru the light circuit, and plastic has a low melting point.
PS If you email me I can send you the .PDF from the InterTec user manual so you can source the company. Just Google them, or call direct and ask where can i buy these in my neck of the woods, they are happy to sell them to you probably closer than you think?
Just my .02
Pomacanthus
Make sure it is grounded (3 prong) and DO NOT remove the ground prong with channelock to use a 2 prong timer unless you have fire insurance.
The timer i always use is the one by InterTec readily available here in MN at Home Depot. The are digital which is really nice because you can program 14 On/offs and they are accurate to the minute.
PS I do not recommend the cheesy made in Taiwan powerstrips (all plastic) I have a competitor who was in litigation for 4 yrs because a cheap powerstrip shorted out in a dentists office and started a fire under the aquarium on the weekend suffice to say it was "smoky on Monday" in the office. Try to get a commercial grade from Graingers or somewhere AT least for your lighting. You are pulling some decent amps thru the light circuit, and plastic has a low melting point.
PS If you email me I can send you the .PDF from the InterTec user manual so you can source the company. Just Google them, or call direct and ask where can i buy these in my neck of the woods, they are happy to sell them to you probably closer than you think?
Just my .02
Pomacanthus
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