Mechanical Timer...
- Thread starter Aksala
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I had a digital do that to me. I run all mechanical now. I have had two of them fail, let me amend that, I had two of them almost fail.
Mechanical timers have always let me know ahead of time before they fail, usually loud noise and heat. I change them out immediately at any unusual grinding noise or warmth. No surprises.
Mechanical timers have always let me know ahead of time before they fail, usually loud noise and heat. I change them out immediately at any unusual grinding noise or warmth. No surprises.
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http://www.menards.com/main/electri...-spst-125v-outdoor-timer/p-1676500-c-6471.htm
http://www.menards.com/main/electri...-spst-125v-outdoor-timer/p-1676500-c-6471.htm
Aksala
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http://htgsupply.com/Product-Single-Outlet-Mechanical-Timer---120-Volt.asp
Picked up two of these....we talking bout the same type of thing?
I like these a little better, since they're only $20 at HD or Lowes.
I cut extension cords, and hardwired them into the switch, so that it can be plugged in, both input and output.
Aksala, that is pretty much them, I use a two outlet model from Fred Meyer, but the same 15 amp rating and plastic push levers.
The two I had fail were when I did not know to run them at 50% or less, never had a problem under 8 amps, two 400 watt lamps and two 35 watt fans.
Keeping all nine timers to within five minutes is not any kind of problem, and the plants handle half hour sunsets just fine so five minutes is quick, abrupt even.
The two I had fail were when I did not know to run them at 50% or less, never had a problem under 8 amps, two 400 watt lamps and two 35 watt fans.
Keeping all nine timers to within five minutes is not any kind of problem, and the plants handle half hour sunsets just fine so five minutes is quick, abrupt even.
Bunz
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I like these a little better, since they're only $20 at HD or Lowes.
I fried one of those with a 30amp 220v electric water heater. Switched to a T104 after and never had a problem.
