CandyColas
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So I’m posting this for a little help from the community in creating a DIY thread. I have an idea on how to make one of these but I need a little help. I’ll buy the materials and post photos of the progress but I need help in what materials I need to get and how exactly to wire the components. They sell these 50 Amp Timer boxes for $429.95 in the Sunlight Supply Catalogue which I’m sure many of you have access to but I’m sure we can build one ourselves for much less. I’m posting a picture of the box that I’m talking about below . I don’t believe that their box has a flip flop built into it but I’m sure that’s an easy upgrade. Nothing a few relays won’t fix.
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So anyone interested, please contribute. I’ll be taking a trip to the Home Depot later today so I’m hoping to get some responses quickly. From the catalogue description, I’ll start with the following:
I’m not an electrician by trade but I went to college for electronics and I’m very mechanically inclined. I have a huge respect for electricity and anyone willing to work with it should as well. People need to understand that working with line power can kill and it would best to have a professional electrician handle the installation of these devices. I’m posting this thread for informational purposes only.
So let’s begin!
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So anyone interested, please contribute. I’ll be taking a trip to the Home Depot later today so I’m hoping to get some responses quickly. From the catalogue description, I’ll start with the following:
- (1) 50 amp range cord
- (1) 20 amp 240V quad breaker (I’m sure that you could substitute (2) 20 amp double breakers or (4) single breakers)
- (1) 10 amp 120V breaker
- (4) 240V duplex receptacles (this will give you 8 240V outlets for your ballasts)
- (1) 120V duplex receptacle (for fans, pumps etc.)
- (1) standard 120VAC grounded power cord (used to connect to the timer)
- (1) plug in timer box or heavy duty contractor Intermatic timer
- The electrical panel box
- Metal outlet boxes
- Miscellaneous hardware
I’m not an electrician by trade but I went to college for electronics and I’m very mechanically inclined. I have a huge respect for electricity and anyone willing to work with it should as well. People need to understand that working with line power can kill and it would best to have a professional electrician handle the installation of these devices. I’m posting this thread for informational purposes only.
So let’s begin!