What is everyone using for light timers???

[mobikobeyob]

I have battling with timers from Wal-Mart recently. It seems to me I own one of every kind that they sell, and none of them are very dependable. Does anyone have any leads for cheaper-brand timers or maybe multi-timers at a reasonable price??(maybe there is something im missing)

 

[b_ball12_99]

What seems to be wrong with the ones you have? You might have something set wrong like I first did.

 

[fat_ed]

Radio Shack sells $15 timers that have worked for me (assuming you don't allow them to become encrusted with salt).

 

[indy1]

I use an intermatic heavy duty appliance timer, that I bought at Lowes (I think). Works great no problems

 

[@knight]

the $10 walmart timers work fine for me, have used one for 3 years with no prob so far.

 

[broomer5]

Home Depot
3prong plug grounded
seem to work fine once ya get the hang of them.
Month of May we had several storms and lost power - and naturally all the clocks, VCR, stereos, etc. need reset .... so when you're running around the house doing the 12:00 flashdance, don't forget to reset your tank lighting timers too

 

[beth]

It would be nice if there was a multiple equiptment timer so that we can stick our equiptment into one unit but that the unit was programmed to go on-off at various times. Anybody know of one of these?

 

[andymi]

I went out to Aco Hardware and bought the simple light/appliance timer and I have had no problems what so ever. Just make sure water is not getting on your timer, and it should last for a while.
-Andy

 

[wolffam]

I'm using the Intermatic Heavy Duty 3 prong appliance timers. These are working great. I also agree, when losing power remember to reset your timers.

 

[shel]

3-prong timers from Home Depot. No problems at all.