Analog timer overheating

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Stocazzed024

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Hi guys, I wanted to ask you a question. I accidentally dropped my digital timer while I was getting it and it doesn't work anymore, I found a brand new timer among my stuff, it is analog but good quality but as soon as I plug in the lights it seems to overheat the timer. I don't get burned by touching it but you can feel that it is a little warm while the sockets are totally cold. do you say this could be normal or should I get another timer?
I've been with this timer for 2 weeks now and I don't smell burning and the heat hasn't increased.
I would like to point out that a good quality power strip is attached to the timer to which in turn two 300w lamps are attached. Everything else is attached in different sockets.
I thank you in advance
 
.Smoke

.Smoke

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I agree with @DancesWithWeeds. Get new timers.

I've used a few of these for 3+ years with no problems...

 
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Jjgrow420

Jjgrow420

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Don't plug timers into powerbars or extension cords. Plug it into the wall receptacle. If you're running high amps through it try getting a hardwired timer. They're only ~80$
 
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Stocazzed024

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Jjgrow420 said:
Don't plug timers into powerbars or extension cords. Plug it into the wall receptacle. If you're running high amps through it try getting a hardwired timer. They're only ~80$
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Unfortunately, I can only put the grow box in one place in the house, and there are no outlets near there! only the two lamps are connected there! the dehumidifiers and the rest are connected separately somewhere else. In addition to the timer you recommended do you think connecting a new digital timer to the wall and then the power strip to it might be less risky?
 
farmerfischer

farmerfischer

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Stocazzed024 said:
600w in total (two 300w led lamps)
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Yeah get a new timer.. at that low of wattage and its getting warm i wouldnt chance it.. i knew this guy that ran two 1000w hps through one timer(he is not that smart) and it burned up the timer and outlet and never even tripped the breaker.(1750+ watts it should of popped). he damn near burned his house down..
So i would play it safe a buy a new one..
 
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farmerfischer said:
Yeah get a new timer.. at that low of wattage and its getting warm i wouldnt chance it.. i knew this guy that ran two 1000w hps through one timer(he is not that smart) and it burned up the timer and outlet and never even tripped the breaker.(1750+ watts it should of popped). he damn near burned his house down..
So i would play it safe a buy a new one..
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Fucking 2000w in a socket... Crazy:o! Anyway I was thinking about ordering it on amazon but I'm shitting myself after hearing your opinions so tomorrow that I'm not working I'll go directly physically and solve the problem right away.. I thank you guys!
 
farmerfischer

farmerfischer

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Stocazzed024 said:
Fucking 2000w in a socket... Crazy:o! Anyway I was thinking about ordering it on amazon but I'm shitting myself after hearing your opinions so tomorrow that I'm not working I'll go directly physically and solve the problem right away.. I thank you guys!
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Yeah the guy was a dipshit and new to indoor growing.. he even tried to put blame on the grow shop that sold him the timer.. i ended up helping him out with a sub panel and got him streightend out so he could grow safely and not burn his house down or worse..
 
LeastExpectedGrower

LeastExpectedGrower

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Er...timers will tell you what max draw they're rated for. So when you shop or even this situation find one at home, check the actual draw it can handle and if it's too low, don't use it.
 
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farmerfischer said:
Yeah the guy was a dipshit and new to indoor growing.. he even tried to put blame on the grow shop that sold him the timer.. i ended up helping him out with a sub panel and got him streightend out so he could grow safely and not burn his house down or worse..
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but good thing this didn't end in tragedy! i would say he was also very lucky
 
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LeastExpectedGrower said:
Er...timers will tell you what max draw they're rated for. So when you shop or even this situation find one at home, check the actual draw it can handle and if it's too low, don't use it.
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yes i had checked and it supports a maximum of 1750w but still it gives this problem! i tried to use it even with just one lamp to see if the problem was due to the two lamps connected at the same time but it still overheats
 
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Delps8

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I learned my lesson using a mechanical timer for my one grow in 2017. I reset the timer incorrectly after a power outage here in the People's Republic of California and the plants revegged. I haven't used a mechanical timer since.

Since 2/21, I've been using Kasa Smart Strip has 6 AC outlets, 2 USB and it's $50±. The Kasa iPhone app allows you to control and schedule each outlet and it tracks energy usage for each outlet.

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The power strip is rated for 1800 watts. ATM, the three lights are consuming 550 watts. I use two power strips to control almost all of the devices for my grow (12 out of 13).
 
Greengrouch

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Stocazzed024 said:
Unfortunately, I can only put the grow box in one place in the house, and there are no outlets near there! only the two lamps are connected there! the dehumidifiers and the rest are connected separately somewhere else. In addition to the timer you recommended do you think connecting a new digital timer to the wall and then the power strip to it might be less risky?
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Here you go BN-LINK 8 Outlet Surge Protector with Mechanical Timer (4 Outlets Timed, 4 Outlets Always On) - White https://a.co/d/144IjWp
 
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