Electric Light Timer

[Spike_ea_2k6]

where do u get them from? and cheap

 

[mlawson]

Any electronic store or DIY store should sell them, even supermarkets should.
I got a cheap deal, 6 for £10 at a market stall. A bit of a risk as cheap ones may
not be as efficient, but everythings OK so far.

 

[Majjie]

I've got a cheap one that irritates the hell out of me by failing to switch on every 10 days or so. The one I bought from Tescos is much more reliable but I can't remember how much it cost.

 

[DoyouWantsum]

Argos do packs of 3 mechanical ones cheap. But i prefer the digital ones because they are quieter but more expensive.

 

[Daz CPFC]

If your in the UK dont buy any from Wilkinsons. Mine started to fry after a few days. My ones from Wickes are pretty good.

 

[The-Lion]

I've looking at electronic timers as well, but have been put off because they all seem to state that they’re not suitable for use with fluresont lighting. So are they safe to use with tank lighting?

 

[newtotropical]

The reason they say they arent suitable is the higher start up currant. The tubes wou want to run wouild be nowhere near close to its max rating so will be no probs!!!

 

[Underwurlde]

I use a £10 digital, 7 day event programmable mains timer from B&Q. Normally I would not recommend buying anything from that hole, but the timer I got was incredibly cheap and well designed for what it does.

Andy

 

[GordonTGopher]

I got a two pack from Ikea recently, paid about £3. Seem OK.


Gordon

 

[helsekia]

yup an electric light timer is my next investment nalthough im a bit ermmmmmmmmmmm thick when it comes to electrics so might leave the technical stuff to hubby lol.

 

[BigC]

Don't shop for it ARGOS it!

 

[nuttsaboutfish]

Got mine in tescos only £3, doin a great job so far.

 

[death]

got the digital one from tescos 10 pounds