Problem with timer

[o2bubble]

Hi all, I have a digital timer and initially worked fine but recently, it keep failing to start my 2x150w MH + solenoid on the next cycle with the settings all messed up. I searched and found a similar problem with TheBen mechanical timer which is the high voltage problem.

Does anyone of you have this problem and how did you resolve it? I know I can use 2 timers, one for each MH but I would like to see if anyone has a one-timer solution. Any timer that supports higher voltage recommended for this scenario? Thanks for any advise!

[o2bubble]

Managed to find a recommended timer that can take 2x250w MH with no problem.. The brand is DIEHL.

[mark0308]

Managed to find a recommended timer that can take 2x250w MH with no problem.. The brand is DIEHL.

Hi,
Alternatively you can use a normal timer to contro a relay that can handle high ampre and use the relay contacts as switch to handle your loads, like lightniing, solenoid, fans and etc.
I had saw soulfinder posted one on his thread but not sure it is sold of the rack. It is also not difficult to DIY one yourself.
Best regards
Mark

[o2bubble]

Thanks. I bought the diehl timer already. Will try it first.

[torque6]

So having theben timer, i cannot use it for high voltage devices too? Im currently only using it for powering my 12w lights with jbj solenoid.

[BFG]

I believe the Diehl is a good choice to have but it cost more compared to TheBen timer. In the long run the Diehl brand should last longer compared to TheBen.

Torque6, TheBen timer should not be used for high wattage lighting like MH. Your 12w light and JBJ solenoid should not be a problem but your mileage may vary.

[torque6]

In the beginning i saw diehl being sold at Marina Selfix but cost close to $50+, abit expensive compared to a $17 theben. Btw, i only understand fuel mileage, am not sure what is meant by mileage when using theben timer.

[BFG]

The term " Your mileage may vary " means that you may have a different experience when using the same thing compared to what other has experienced. You might have a timer conked out on you a few months down the road while others using the same brand are still using the timer for a few years already.

Also sometimes, a few hobbyist might interprete it wrongly. When things don't work out for them, they would insinuate it against the person they seek advise from saying this particular "person" is a supporter of so and so brand and might come out if there is a negative comment of so and so product. That's why using such term as " Your mileage may vary " will make the end user be aware that he might not get the same result as others while using the same exact product. Do you get it?

[torque6]

yes, thanks for your clarification bfg

[o2bubble]

For those with DIEHL timer, please take note of the mistake in the instruction paper that says the when switch to "Auto" from "on", the timer will remain "on". I had a fustrating time when this does not work and found that when switched to "Auto" from either "on" or "off", the timer will immediately switch to "off". So, either the instruction is wrong or my timer is faulty and I think is the formal since the rest of features works perfectly.