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Timer for metal halide
Can anyone provide guidance on how large a timer I need for a 400W
metal halide grow lamp? The vendor suggested a 15 amp grounded outlet, the stated he likes 20 amps ones. However, I recently ran across some nice, grounded 10 amp, outdoor timers ( Intermatic . On the side they list capcaity as 1200 amps R Resistive or 1200 amps Tungsten. I know that Metal halides are different, but do I really need a 15 amp timer or will these 10 amp ones work? Years ago, when I had the money to spend on things like this, I had two 400-watt halides over a large sal****er aquarium (the corals LOVED it). I don't recall the brand, but I bought a timer that was designed for high-draw inductive loads. A couple of years later, I sold off the aquarium, and the timer was still working just fine. steve |
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I've used just a simple 2-prong lamp timer. I'm not recommending it,
just telling you what I did. Worked great. Your mileage may vary. Mike wrote: Can anyone provide guidance on how large a timer I need for a 400W metal halide grow lamp? The vendor suggested a 15 amp grounded outlet, the stated he likes 20 amps ones. However, I recently ran across some nice, grounded 10 amp, outdoor timers ( Intermatic . On the side they list capcaity as 1200 amps R Resistive or 1200 amps Tungsten. I know that Metal halides are different, but do I really need a 15 amp timer or will these 10 amp ones work? Thanks Mike |
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Mike wrote:
Can anyone provide guidance on how large a timer I need for a 400W metal halide grow lamp? The vendor suggested a 15 amp grounded outlet, the stated he likes 20 amps ones. However, I recently ran across some nice, grounded 10 amp, outdoor timers ( Intermatic . On the side they list capcaity as 1200 amps R Resistive or 1200 amps Tungsten. I know that Metal halides are different, but do I really need a 15 amp timer or will these 10 amp ones work? Thanks Mike I believe the label will say 1200 watts, not 1200 amps. In that case you should be fine. Power (wattage) = Amps * Volts Your 400 watt lamp will draw about 3.3 amps at 120 volts, or 1.6 amps at 240 volts. Make sure you have enough ventilation. A small fan will help. |
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Mike wrote:
Can anyone provide guidance on how large a timer I need for a 400W metal halide grow lamp? The vendor suggested a 15 amp grounded outlet, the stated he likes 20 amps ones. However, I recently ran across some nice, grounded 10 amp, outdoor timers ( Intermatic . On the side they list capcaity as 1200 amps R Resistive or 1200 amps Tungsten. I know that Metal halides are different, but do I really need a 15 amp timer or will these 10 amp ones work? Thanks Mike I believe the label will say 1200 watts, not 1200 amps. In that case you should be fine. Power (wattage) = Amps * Volts Your 400 watt lamp will draw about 3.3 amps at 120 volts, or 1.6 amps at 240 volts. Make sure you have enough ventilation. A small fan will help. |
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How about a plug-in heavy duty timer designed for air conditioners?
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Thanks to everyone for all of the feedback.
In short, my take is- Cheap will be O?K for a while- Could be a short while and could be a bad outcome when it goes. Spend more get the better timer. Thanks again. |
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