best light timer?

[joejoe1055]

hey all
just seeing what everyone uses i've try several different types but not found one that works the majority of the the time ( i hope that makes sense)

[aninjaatemyshoe]

I use an Aquacontroller Jr for my lighting schedule. I think a controller is going to be the best bet. I've also been looking into these guys: http://www.chrontrol.com/
These would be even better than the aquacontroller in some cases because you can schedule things to turn on/off at specific dates of the year.

[Scissorhand]

Invest in a controller if you are serious about the hobby (ACjr, ACIII, Reefkeeper, etc...)

Whatever money that you spend on light timers, and you will probably need several to run a reef tank, could have been the money saved toward a controller.

Hands down the best investment for a reef.

[loosecannon]

Lowes $4.65

[grigsy]

target has grounded timers - $7. Just be sure its 3 prong grounded.

[mario8402]

timex digital timers.. like 12-14 bux on amazon

Walmart is selling a Brinks digital timer with dual outputs on it for like 16 bux

[mike888705]

I also use timex digital timers

[SuperNerd]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10704045#post10704045 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by aninjaatemyshoe
I use an Aquacontroller Jr for my lighting schedule. I think a controller is going to be the best bet. I've also been looking into these guys: http://www.chrontrol.com/
These would be even better than the aquacontroller in some cases because you can schedule things to turn on/off at specific dates of the year.

Whoa nice link. Thanks.

[michaeldaly]

Controller for hundreds of dollars or a simple mechanical dial timer from the hardware store for under 10 that serves pretty much the same fuction with regards to lights.

[Scissorhand]

eek. no comment to that.

[aninjaatemyshoe]

"Controller for hundreds of dollars or a simple mechanical dial timer from the hardware store for under 10 that serves pretty much the same fuction with regards to lights."

Yeah, except I got mine for $35 on eBay. I haven't set it up yet, but I'll post about it when I do so. Also, I must say that most mechanical timers I've bought have seized up on me or slowed down to some extent so I kinda got tired of those. I could have bought digital timers sure, but this puts it all together and can control 4 circuits very accurately.

[michaeldaly]

Can you please give me a link to the unit you found on ebay

[aninjaatemyshoe]

YGPM