Type of timer for UV light?

5280420

Active Member

• Apr 27, 2025

• #1

Maybe I’m overthinking this but just picked up some supplemental uv and ir lights. What type of timer would you use for the uv with 5 minutes on every hour?

 

Fish scale

Well-Known Member

• Apr 27, 2025

• #2

A Time-R Digital timer will do the trick

 

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Jonesfamily7715

Well-Known Member

• Apr 27, 2025

• #3

Inkbird short cycle timer works well

 

.Smoke

Well-Known Member

• Apr 27, 2025

• #4

Best ones I've found/use...

Amazon.com

 

solakani

Well-Known Member

• Apr 27, 2025

• #5

A dumb timer will work. If you need wifi then get a smart plug.

amazon.com

 

Moflow

Well-Known Member

• Apr 30, 2025

• #6

I think it'll depend on what type of UV it is and how strong it is.
I've a ~ 30 watts UV-a light, covers 1m2 and I just run it for 12 hrs on in flower. No detrimental effect.
Now UV-b is another kettle of fish. Very powerful, will cause damage to plants. Timer definitely required.