How to Set a Mechanical Timer for Hydroponic Pumps & Grow Lights

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  • Опубліковано 24 лис 2024

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  • @jmallory6297
    @jmallory6297 8 місяців тому +6

    This is the most helpful video I found, thank you!

    • @HydroHowTo
      @HydroHowTo  8 місяців тому

      I’m glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

  • @nathanhockley1664
    @nathanhockley1664 3 роки тому +12

    Why didn't I think of this before?! Such a simple and effective solution. I was looking at expensive app connected options. This is awesome, thanks!

    • @HydroHowTo
      @HydroHowTo  3 роки тому +2

      You're welcome! I've had a few of these timers for over 10 years, and they're still working great. At less than $6 each, they're hard to beat. Thanks for the comment!

  • @karengonzales5334
    @karengonzales5334 Рік тому +3

    Very helpful and straightforward!! Thank you!

    • @HydroHowTo
      @HydroHowTo  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @billpholde4816
    @billpholde4816 9 місяців тому +2

    Just what I needed, Amigo! Thanks.

    • @HydroHowTo
      @HydroHowTo  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @wendy5644
    @wendy5644 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video!! I had watched other people trying to explain this exact timer and they were confusing….. your video is concise and very easy to follow. Thank you so much 😊 You did an excellent job explaining everything!!!

    • @HydroHowTo
      @HydroHowTo  2 місяці тому

      @@wendy5644 I’m glad it helped!

  • @BoonieDocks
    @BoonieDocks 3 місяці тому +1

    This is the most helpful video I’ve found as well

  • @jenniferleedrost9726
    @jenniferleedrost9726 2 роки тому +3

    Will use on my home lights when i am traveling.

  • @kathirkamathambysutharsan9761
    @kathirkamathambysutharsan9761 10 місяців тому +2

    very useful mate .TA

    • @HydroHowTo
      @HydroHowTo  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @robertamyers5752
    @robertamyers5752 2 роки тому +1

    Just found your video. Thank you so much for your explanation.

    • @HydroHowTo
      @HydroHowTo  2 роки тому

      I’m glad it was helpful!

  • @RocknRollkat
    @RocknRollkat Рік тому +1

    Excellent presentation, thank you !
    Bill P.

    • @HydroHowTo
      @HydroHowTo  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching!

    • @RocknRollkat
      @RocknRollkat Рік тому

      @@HydroHowTo Thanks for posting !
      Now I know how to use these things.
      BP

  • @zombiebobo
    @zombiebobo 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you

    • @HydroHowTo
      @HydroHowTo  3 місяці тому

      Thank you for watching!

  • @vistrextkans3170
    @vistrextkans3170 2 роки тому +3

    Hey there, great video!
    What if one intends to run the pump for say 15 minutes (or 10 or 12 etc) instead of half an hour (like the intervals set on this particular mechanical timer)
    Thanks :)

    • @HydroHowTo
      @HydroHowTo  2 роки тому +3

      Thank you! Some mechanical timers have 15 min intervals. For smaller intervals you’ll need a digital timer. This Vivosun timer allows for up to 20 programed times per day: amzn.to/3pBkl1P (aff)

  • @wartlme
    @wartlme 2 роки тому +1

    Menards has cement mixing totes for 12 dollars. you can set this on top of a Brute tote with Ebb and Flow fittings. It is a supper cheap Ebb and Flow system. Give it a try maybe. I like Ebb and Flow. 8" netting pots can grow large plants.

    • @HydroHowTo
      @HydroHowTo  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the comment! Yep, that was how I built my first ebb and flow system. Thanks for watching!

  • @SCROOGE96
    @SCROOGE96 Рік тому +1

    Thanks man. Question. Am I going to here the timer tic or is it going to be silent?

    • @HydroHowTo
      @HydroHowTo  Рік тому +1

      It’s pretty quiet, but it does make a slight mechanical sound.

  • @lawrencebachoo8689
    @lawrencebachoo8689 2 роки тому +1

    tnk u for your explanation

  • @surinamefawaka6510
    @surinamefawaka6510 Рік тому +1

    Can the interval be adjusted to 40 minutes run time and 20 minutes off. Or do you have the link to a timer that does that?

    • @HydroHowTo
      @HydroHowTo  Рік тому

      I think this one is 15 minute intervals so it’d be more like 45 on 15 off.

    • @surinamefawaka6510
      @surinamefawaka6510 Рік тому

      @@HydroHowTo thanks for the reply

  • @MidwestDankAlumni
    @MidwestDankAlumni 2 роки тому +2

    You know there's somebody who needs to hear this lol

  • @captainprototype187
    @captainprototype187 3 роки тому +1

    Can you use this as an OFF switch only? I always turn on my moms tv manually.

    • @HydroHowTo
      @HydroHowTo  3 роки тому

      I haven’t tried this with a television, but I think it would work the way you’re intending. Most televisions don’t automatically turn back on once they’ve lost power for a significant amount of time.

  • @Charlie-gv3zt
    @Charlie-gv3zt 2 роки тому +1

    What happens if I turn off the power 🔌 ; will the timer ⏲️ still work at the current time it's set for? Do I have to turn the dial, again?

    • @HydroHowTo
      @HydroHowTo  2 роки тому +1

      The timer needs power to keep time correctly. If your timer goes without power you’ll need to turn the dial to the correct time.

  • @vhmobile1454
    @vhmobile1454 Рік тому +1

    All of my pins are pushed in and I cant get them out.
    What do I do?

    • @HydroHowTo
      @HydroHowTo  11 місяців тому

      You should be able to pop them up with your fingernail.

  • @ShawnWilliams-v3n
    @ShawnWilliams-v3n 11 місяців тому +1

    i want to set the timer for 5pm and turn off 9pm? please help.

    • @HydroHowTo
      @HydroHowTo  11 місяців тому

      On the dark side you need to push down ever tab from 5 to 9

  • @brucemaney8775
    @brucemaney8775 2 роки тому +1

    It met stupid question.. do you have to rest timer every day ?

    • @HydroHowTo
      @HydroHowTo  2 роки тому

      Nope, the timer will continue to work every day as long as it's plugged into power.

  • @odeanwilliams6422
    @odeanwilliams6422 2 роки тому +1

    I ave one and i want to set it up on my cloneing bin for 15 minute

    • @HydroHowTo
      @HydroHowTo  2 роки тому +1

      Does your timer have 15min intervals?

  • @Charlie-gv3zt
    @Charlie-gv3zt 2 роки тому +1

    How do you reset the little black dials -- if you press them by mistake?

    • @HydroHowTo
      @HydroHowTo  2 роки тому +1

      To reset them, just pull them back up with your fingernail. There is a little lip on the outer side of each of the buttons. Hope that helps!

    • @Charlie-gv3zt
      @Charlie-gv3zt 2 роки тому

      If I click three dials at different times. Will I have to keep clicking the black dials daily at those intervals?

    • @Charlie-gv3zt
      @Charlie-gv3zt 2 роки тому +1

      I set my timer yesterday, but I'm not sure-- if I have to do it again or will it automatically keep turning on at the previous times.

    • @HydroHowTo
      @HydroHowTo  2 роки тому +1

      @@Charlie-gv3zt Once you set the timer, it will continue to work every day as long as it's plugged into power.

    • @Charlie-gv3zt
      @Charlie-gv3zt 2 роки тому

      @@HydroHowTo You are the best, thank you.

  • @ivy4360
    @ivy4360 Рік тому +2

    the clock being counter clock wise is so confusing

    • @Weeehouse
      @Weeehouse 4 місяці тому

      Only reason i'm here is to try and decipher that insanity...