Timer for misting system?

#1 (**permalink**) 03-16-2006, 04:59 PM

I could use some help finding the right kind of timer for my DIY misting system. Anyone know of a timer that can be programmed to come on for only a few seconds rather than minutes?
Thanks.

summitwynds · #2 (**permalink**) 03-16-2006, 05:29 PM

I got mine at Worms Way. I think they have a website, but I bought it at one of their stores. They sell gardening stuff.

#3 (**permalink**) 03-16-2006, 05:47 PM

Thanks for that. Unfortunately, I can only find timers with 30 seconds being the shortest duration. I was hoping to find one that would do 5 second intervals and set it to activate once every hour or so.
I'm still looking.

Dancing frogs · #4 (**permalink**) 03-16-2006, 05:58 PM

...Green air cyclestat:
http://www.herpsupplies.com/product.cfm?id=CYCLESTAT-IV

#5 (**permalink**) 03-16-2006, 06:02 PM

That's just the ticket! I never would have found that on my own. I actually found the earlier model, the cyclostat 2, for only $95. I think that will meet the vivarium needs nicely.
Thank you very much!!!

Dancing frogs · #6 (**permalink**) 03-16-2006, 06:27 PM

No problem...been there!
Haven't forked over the cash for one yet though...

defaced · #7 (**permalink**) 03-16-2006, 07:56 PM

Ugh, that's painfully expensive. How does 80 bucks sound? http://www.wormsway.com/detail.asp?sku=RCT600

If you read Mist King's RAQ, Marty tells you the knid of timer you need. http://www.mistking.com/faq.html It's the second question.

Quote:

The best timer to use is a repeat cycle timer (RCT). RCTs work on basis of "on cycle" and "off cycle". For example, you can set it to: "turn on for 20sec every 3 hrs".

#8 (**permalink**) 03-16-2006, 08:22 PM

Thank you Defaced! You just saved me $25! Here it is for $70!
http://www.77hydrostore.com/recyti.html

defaced · #9 (**permalink**) 03-17-2006, 12:18 AM

Hey, no problem. I'm a poor college student so I know about needing the lowest price. If there's anything else I can help you with just ask.

#10 (**permalink**) 03-21-2006, 05:06 AM

I was going to post that 77hydrostore had it for about $10.00 less than worm, however it was back order and I wanted to see the unit first as well.

It came today. Simple and works well. One feature that would have been a nice touch would be an on and off switch on the unit. I'll be plugging it into a digial timer (Intermatic), which will interrupt this unit during the night (after lights off), thus the switch isn't needed. This combination will be used for the Mist King misting unit in my 180 gal. tank with about 20 orchids.