Description

A digital or mechanical timer is a helpful addition in the process of automating your grow space. The timer can be used to control light hours of your lights or for an automated irrigation system. 

Using a timer makes it easier to be away from your grow space, while at the same time ensuring your plants are getting what they need, when they need it.

 

Mechanical Timer

Features 

• Weekly programming with 2 hour interval
  
• Programming the timer is a simple and quick procedure
• Control loads up 3500 watts
• Time duration for the required working time of appliance can be set by pushing  the individual black slices down (surrounding the marked face of the timer)
• Real time can be set by turning the disc in the direction of the arrow until the marked point indicates the current time

Specifications

• IEC60730 Safety Standard
• Input: 230V AC 50Hz
• MAX Load: 16A, 3680W
• Min setting time: 2 Hours
• 6 month limited warranty

Digital Timer 

Features

• Has a total of 8 on/off programs with 1min interval
  
• 8 Buttons for easy operation with large LCD screen with real time display
• 24 Hour and 7 Day programming reset function for switching loads up to 3500 watts
• Built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery to maintain the real time clock and programmed times when there is a power failure
• Override mode with: Manual on, Auto and manual off for ease of use i.e. useful at the end of a grow/during maintenance

Specifications

• MAX Load: 16A, 3680W
• Min setting time: 1 min
• Accuracy: +-1 min per month
• Battery Backup: NIMH 1.2V > 100hours
• Operating temperature: -10°C to +40°C
• IEC60730 Safety Standard
• Voltage: 230V AC 50Hz
• Instruction manual included 
• 1 year limited warranty

 

Note: You will need a contact relay with a timer if you plan to use HPS lights as the inrush(to switch the lights on) is very high and will damage your timer.

QnA

Should I get a mechanical or digital timer?

Both mechanical and digital timers are accurate but their are some advantages and disadvantage for each. The digital timer can only set 8 on & off programs, where the mechanical one can set one every 15min. The digital timer will remember its time & setting when the power goes out however, the mechanicals clock will need to be recalibrated. 

Can I run an HPS light off a wall timer alone?

No, you will need a contact relay to handle the inlet surge created by the HPS lights on start up. We recommend the contact relay with an inbuilt timer: Contactor Timer - 5 plugs.