MH with Timer question

[JmLee]

Hey whats up guys?. My question is, i have these timers that only use two prong plugs, and i was wondering if i could use a adapter ( i.e. converts 3 prong plugs into 2 prong plugs ) and plug that into the timer, and plug the timer into a surge protector?. These are for two 250 watt mh's. Thanks.

[supertech3]

You would lose your protection, and there are timers at your local Lowe's or Homedepot for outside that are better suited for running lights, that is what I used for mine.

[Therbligs]

You are looking for trouble. Standard 3-prong timer is only $8 each.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=9868&Ntt=timer&Ntk=All&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Np=1&pc=1&N=0&Nty=1 (http://)

[JmLee]

so if i bought a timer with 3 prongs i could still hook it up to my surge protector right?