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PostPosted: Sep 16th, '13, 04:29 
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I'm trying to use what ever parts I already have to save a few dollars . for my pump system I want to use 12v to save on elec bill plus I have a new botch 12v water pump form a car but don't know the gph and have two heavy duty 1400 gph bilge pumps I also have a 8D battery to run it and going to pick up a small solar panel to help keep change but I probably will have to use battery charger now and then.

Now is where I run into my next problem (but don't image it's my last ...LOL) the TIMER :cry: I want to run 15-20 minutes on then 35-40 minutes off but all the timers I have found are for 110v not 12v an they don't consistently kick on and off more then once per day , for example the pool timer kicks on once a day for how ever many hours. WHAT ARE YA'LL USING FOR 12V PUMP TIMERS :?:


I am thinking the timed pump is the most important since the water flow and return will/should provide enough aeration for the fish but I am going to try adding the home depot solar aeration pump system for $39.99 it only works during the day but should also help boost fish air

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PostPosted: Sep 16th, '13, 05:46 
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Search Ebay, I use a 240 v digital timer and they do a 12 v version. Can set them to any time. I think they are only 16 settings so I have set two up, AM/PM at 30/30 running of pump


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ok thanks


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You can also search ebay for 12V cyclic timer.

They are unfortunately either:
- in kit form that needs some electronic expertise to set up, or
- rather expensive




Alternatively you can use a normal 12V digital timer (also available on ebay). They are less flexible so you will need to set them up like ccBear explains.


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PostPosted: Sep 16th, '13, 22:59 
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the 12v cyclic don't seem that different there running for $13 to $45 , the 12v digital timers at east have a casing and if I can't find a more manual timer then the digital is probably what I'll order


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PostPosted: Sep 16th, '13, 23:31 
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i purchased mine from seller eshop2098, rectangular with blue buttons and a flip cover. Sorry do not know how to copy of ebay.


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I can't find that seller on ebay right now but here is a link to the one I was looking at.

not sure about the links but hopefully one of these will work

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300629327093?ss ... 1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300629327093?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649


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PostPosted: Sep 16th, '13, 23:50 
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Maybe because I am going through ebay Australia, that is the one I was talking about


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are the digital hard to set

when I used to raise quail I had several manual thremastate incubators and then bought a expensive digital and had the hardest time setting it so now any time I see "digital" it scares me


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PostPosted: Sep 17th, '13, 05:11 
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I went ahead and order it


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No very easy to set, set on period then off period. Only problems was as I said earlier is the fact they only have 16 settings. 8 on and 8 off. That is why I got two to cover the 24 hours. Set one up for the period 6:00 AM to 5:59 PM and the second for the next period.


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I'll be doing the same but will just use one and have a few constant flood 2 hour segments in the day (through the hottest part of the day)


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I would have been fine just having it run constant but going to the on off cycling so I don't kill my battery


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ditto - Mine is for a backup and I want to be able to use a 1A charger on the battery so need to bring my pumps 1.5A draw down to ~1A average. That and I can't be fagged fiddling with siphons to get them to work properly!


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