timers

[its me]

i have some paph plants which i plan to bring indoors for the winter. i
would like to know if we can fit timers to the fluorescent lights to mimik
the day and night cycles. can anyone tell me where they might be available.
Also i would like a source of good paph potting media as my plants needs
repotting

thanks in advance

[Barb]

if we can fit timers to the fluorescent lights to mimik
> the day and night cycles. can anyone tell me where they might be available.

All my fluorescent lights are on timers. Four to five fixtures plugged
into a power strip which is, in turn, plugged into a timer. I have
four timers going. Although mine are used primarily for African
violets, I know my sister in Anchorage and many other individuals use
artificial lighting for their orchids.

You can purchase the timers at any hardware store, home store or
Walmart/Kmart type store.

--
Barb
Coon Rapids, MN

[Harold Ottensman]

I get my timers at Home Depot. Grow under lights in my garage.

Harold
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[its me]

what kind of timer do u use. do i need a heavy duty one or an ordinary one
will do/

[Harold Ottensman]

I do the same as Barb. I hook the timer to a strip and run 4-6 lights from
the strip. Just go to HD, Lowes or your local hardware store. There are
not that many.

Harold
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[John G. Talpa]

You need to know how many fixtures you will be using and their total wattage
or amperage. Then you match the total wattage/amperage used to the rating
of the timer. Make sure that you buy one that is rated higher than what you
need. If you have a lot of lights, you can use multiple timers if you can't
find one that will handle all of your lights or if a higher rated one is too
expensive. Hopefully, you will find a knowledgeable clerk to help you
determine the proper unit.

This is a good time to look for a heavy duty timer. At Christmas, a lot of
stores carry higher rated timers that are also rated for outdoor use. (For
Christmas decorations.) Plus, they are often on sale. The one I am using
now is rated at 20 amps, indoor/outdoor usage, rain protected, and it only
cost about $12.00 at Menards back when I bought it.

John G. Talpa, CWS-VI
Certified Water Specialist
JT Company

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[Prem Subrahmanyam]

heavy duty is probably better, because they are usually grounded, while
the "light duty" ones often aren't. Most shop lights and power strips
are grounded, which makes it impossible to use a "light duty" timer on
them. I've actually found a power strip with a timer built right in for
sale right around Christmas time (guess it's to timer the lighting of
the tree).

its me wrote:
>
> what kind of timer do u use. do i need a heavy duty one or an ordinary one
> will do/

---Prem

[TQPL]

Hi its me,

My suggestion would be always to buy the traditional type clock type
with catches to turn off and on. The trouble with the digital display
units is they have a backup battery which always fails, so they then
need to be thrown away...the manufacturers love the built in
obsolescence.

It may take a number of years but it happens time and time again!

Best regards
Alan Winthrop

TQP...@awinthrop.freeserve.co.uk

http://www.tissuequickplantlabs.com

[Ray @ First Rays Orchids]

It's a better bet to get the heaviest-duty, grounded one you can find. The
ones that are intended for outdoor use are a good bet, as they are covered
to prevent splash problems.

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Ray Barkalow <> First Rays Orchids
http://www.firstrays.com
Secure Online Ordering & Lots of Free Info!

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[Lindy]

I use 2 radio shack heavy duty grounded timers rated at 15 Amps to
control by flourescent and HID lights. I bought both of them about
two years ago for $14 each. Radio shack still has them, but they
probably are $15-$16 now. Definitely worth it!

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