I can't believe no one here knows.....

[chuck]

You would think with all these aquarium people someone could recommend a timer for your lights. Anything besides Ice Cap that is durable is good to me.

 

[reptilicus]

I just got normal electronic timers from the hardware store. Cheap and work beautifully.
Tom

 

[drewster]

Thats exactly what i have and recommend. I don't see why or how a timer could get any fancier. All a timer does is turn on and off a light. You want it to feed your fish, test your water, and clean your algae too?

 

[chuck]

Thank you, that's all I wanted.

 

[eric]

the biggest problem with lighting times is that they are generaly made for lamps ie. two prongs while any thing around water really needs to be grounded [the third prong] so you should make sure that your timer is a heavey duty out door type with a ground. for a few $$ more

 

[jt]

I agree with Drewster. I have two simple times from Wal-Mart. They are great.....

 

[krazzydart]

I just used a few from the local hardware store for out door use (3-prong)type...

 

[beth]

Yes, and the other consideration is when have a few lights going and you want them all to come on / off at different times! LOL