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Old 03-31-2011, 09:55 AM
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Hey guys, just wondering if you guys have one lying around that you'll sell me, i am so fed up with mine it doesn't turn my lights off its driving me crazy anyways pm me! thanks!
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Old 03-31-2011, 11:48 AM
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i dont believe a reliable digital timer exists. I have read everywhere to either use a reef controller (ie. reefkeeper lite $120 but has 4 outlets) or mechanical timers. I think the circuitry in the digital timers is prone to interference so they muck up quite a bit.
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Old 03-31-2011, 02:38 PM
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i found the best timer is a 24 hour in wall timer by intermatic(km2st-1g).get a double box an outlet and do some simple wiring and you'll have a reliable timer that's simple to use with 2 outlets.it's not digital , but you can set it up for multiple on and offs
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Old 03-31-2011, 03:43 PM
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CDN Tire. They sell heavy duty timers for auto block heaters
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Old 03-31-2011, 04:13 PM
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Walmart. Their digital timers are bomb proof. I've accidentally poor water on them and everything, still work like the day I bought them.
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Old 03-31-2011, 11:23 PM
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I won't buy another digital timer again. Had it for about 7 months and it keeps time for about 2 days, then boom just starts making up it's own mind what time it is. 24 hour manual one are far better. IMO
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