Need a timer for 4 circuits

~Roy · 2005-10-20T21:10:55+00:00

Any ideas on how to make a timer that can control 4 individualcircuits, that all 4 timer asemblies are powered by one power/timesource? I know I can put a bunch of individual timers on cords or wallrecepticles, but I want to get away form all those individual timersand extension cords......Prefer not to use X10 technology as I simplydo not trust it...==============================================Put some color in your cheeks...garden naked!"The original frugal ponder"~~~~ } ~~~~~~ } ~~~~~~~ }

Oct 20, 2005 21 Replies

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Doug 20 years ago

cheap sprinkler programmer can be had for 30 bucks at home depot. most have 2 programs. buy 2.

programmable thermostat is a thought, but you'd need 4.

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Tom Jacobs 20 years ago

The easiest and cheapest way I can think to do it, is to use 4 separate clockwork timers with a plug on the back and a socket on the front. We can get these in England for about £4 each, and stuff in the U.S.A. seems to be cheaper than here. These timers usually have a set of radial levers around the clockface, and you pull out, or push in to set times. Some of them can handle 10 Amps or more. Plug 4 of them into a multi block, programme, and you're on your way.

Best Regards

Tom

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