Timer device

[sam_always]

Hi all,

any good timer device to recommand? thinking of buy one for my lighting. Please advise me the price and where to get. thanks

[riot]

theben timers are pretty ok- works fine for normal applications without "sticking" . However, have problems using it for MH applications (150w and above).

Anyway knows a better timer? Need one for 400w MH.

[ervine]

theben timers are pretty ok- works fine for normal applications without "sticking" . However, have problems using it for MH applications (150w and above).

Anyway knows a better timer? Need one for 400w MH.

Hm... I'm using "the ben" for my 250W.. so far okay for me.. I use it singularly with the MH...

[sam_always]

can show me a pic on theben timer? how much it cost? where can i get it? can it be used for a top-up timer?

[lightningstrike]

the ben timer is pretty reliable, sold at abt $18, most lfs carries them. top-up timer?? wouldn't u be better off using a tubby?

[sam_always]

thanks

[Tigger]

using theben for my 150W x 2 mh. No pro

[mUAr_cHEe]

using the ben with adapter running 2 X 250.... no problem....

[riot]

Seems like Im the only joker with problems with them. Sticks once in a while with heavy applications, recently smoked out on my 2X150w plug. Anyone has a tested timer with heavy MH applications on trial for 6 months and more?

[yazid]

No more timer problem for me after using Hager

Check this links - Hager and Timers

[riot]

yeah thats the one. But looks like a lot of effort leh.

[rainbowdarter]

May be can try this .....but need contact relay 230vac. wif 2 or 4 contacts (Depending on your application)

Try to use contact relay contact to supply power to your MH/PL or FL.

instead direct fron the Timer.So your timer will last longer.

[riot]

sorry whats a contact relay?

[rainbowdarter]

sorry whats a contact relay?

Its an electronic item which the contacts are activated by means of coil.work like switches.

[strat]

Its an electronic item which the contacts are activated by means of coil.work like switches.

For contact relays, you need to get big one for the kind current we are working on.

Also in the long run, relays will experience "sticky" contacts. ie the contacts will have difficulty swtiching between the 2 points.

[RockyBoy]

All these contact relays, MCBs, timer relays, need to be enclosed in proper chasing to avoid salt sprays etc, because the terminals, contacts points are easily rusted.

[giantbicycle]

No more timer problem for me after using Hager

Check this links - Hager and Timers

hi yazid...so how is your timer working? good ? if can ..post some pics ... i am confussed to what model to use... ??? and dont really understand what the auntie says ..i keep asking until she starts to shout the hell of crap out .... so must seek advice in SRC...THANKS...which model is best for me thanks..

[Creetin]

my theben timer also gave problem with my 250W MH. couldnt off after it went on...issit cos it is too near the chiller output?

can it be reused still?

wats the solution?

1. relocate timer location

2. get a better timer?

[giantbicycle]

get a better timmer or best is to get the hanger timer with MCB...THATs the safest

[Creetin]

but i dun think there is ani difference betwen theben and Hager as someone said that if in hot areas, the hot air will cause e timer to KO too?

[giantbicycle]

but i dun think there is ani difference betwen theben and Hager as someone said that if in hot areas, the hot air will cause e timer to KO too?

**LOL** KO..haha.. knock out arhh.. but i think it is better if you can exposed the hanger to airy area so that the heat will not be trap .but at the same time, dont let saltwater comes into contact to any of them.. for me, i think it is best to place it in the cabinate if you have the hanger.. But if you still want the timer, i heard from my friend that a elecronic pre memory or a brand by the name of DELHIL is worth a try..

[dersuz]

but i dun think there is ani difference betwen theben and Hager as someone said that if in hot areas, the hot air will cause e timer to KO too?

You need to get the ES220 contactor which connect together with the hager timer to do the switching function.

[Creetin]

so can somebody tell me whether my theben timer still can be used?

it can on and den couldnt switch off! wonder if e switch inside is like burned or something...

[dersuz]

It cannot be use anymore cause the coil is burnt. It can only turn 'ON' and will never off. Try to off it using the overright switch, if it cannot off then confirmed the coil is burnt.