Timer Bummer

[gogol]

I was thinking of using two analog timers (with multiple receptacles)

Timer 1: Power head, 10K bulb, 2 4hr cycles, 1 2hr cycle
Timer 2: 6:30AM - 10:30 AM, 2 4hr cycles, 1 2 hour cycle

30 minute overlap, 4 hours of complete silence. ( I might get a weaker powerhead and LED strip for this period, later on)

Now the questions are these:

1. Is there a good multi-timer multi-receptacle that you could recommend?
2. What must I make sure , (Volt, Amp, Wattage-wise) while doing the wiring?
3. Have any of you ever put your power filter/skimmers in timer?
(Since it primarily performs mechanical/chemical filtration, shouldn't it be OK to turn it off intermittently when you are not feeding ? )

 

[gogol]

Well I did get 3 timers.

2 timers rated 10Amps each for my 10K(8 hour cycle) and Actinic bulbs(2 4 hour cycle) and another 6 inlet timer for my LEDs, Koralia and Fuge pump which are on 3 7 hour cycles with intermittent 3 hour breaks.

My fuge pump, a RioHF 4, is advised not be put on a timer/wavemaker. What are the potential side effects of putting pumps on timers ?

 

[curt]

Not sure what you have going on but I'd leave the pump going to the fuge on all the time.
You want to keep water flowing through the fuge. I never turn off my skimmer though some people might.