Coralife timer powerbars?

[kwirky]

yeah i've got two of the analog ones. When rotating the on-off switches on the center of the spinners they felt worn out after about 2 months.

I only run T5's and a 150W halide on mine, so there's never more than 200W going through a single power channel, and no more than 400W in a single bar, so that's probably why no flare ups for me.

I know after time the mechanical timers will wear out, and when that time comes, I'll try something different.

[fishface]

digital timers aren't above the problem either though. i went through 2 garrison digital timers in about 1 year...won't use those again either.

[MikeP]

The one I was planning on getting is the digital type dual power bar. I don't think I want to risk burning my house down though. What are my other options? Is there a similar product from another manufacturer? Or am I stuck with powerbars and timers from Home Depot?

Thanks

[04scoobysti]

I think without getting into controllers, that those are pretty much your options, coralife or home depot timer.

[Der_Iron_Chef]

If you go to Canadian Tire or a similar store, they actually have a pretty good selection of timer outlets, or whatever you'd call them. Some of them are made for outdoors (like for Christmas light applications, I'm gathering) and some are for indoors. I don't know, I have to believe you can get some reliable, heavy duty, sturdy equipment if you're willing to put a little more cash into the mix! Worth a look-see, anyway.

[DanG]

The LFS I shop at all the time doesn't carry their power products any more, for the above mentioned reason.