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brewmaster15
05-14-2019, 08:35 AM
Hi all,
Probably a long shot but I am always amazed by our knowledge base here. I need an electrician or at least a fresh pair of eyes. I have a project I am working on and I can not find a part I need. What I am looking for is 24 volt dc 24 hour timer.. IP 67 or 68 rated would be great but if not thats ok I can make a water proof box. The timer has to be 15 amp rated or greater.


Ive looked at ebay and amazon and done searches,, theres some cheapo flimsy ones I have tried that are imported from china but these are really garbage and not what what I need. I also don't want one that 100's of dollars. It doesn't even need to be digital, can be mechanical.

The idea is to have tank or possibly a pond down the road set up that runs off 24V solar panel and batteries. I have all the components I need but I just cant find a decent 24 volt timer to control the power cycle in the tank during 24 hour period. I want to be able to turn it all off for several hours a night by timer.

I technically could use a 12v timer and system as I have the parts for that too but 24 v is better for this project.

So I figured I would ask our residents electricians if they know of any economical 24 v dc timers (24 hours) I have seen some that were delay timers but thats not what I need.

Thanks!
al

jeep
05-14-2019, 09:37 AM
Is this close?

https://www.grainger.com/product/INTERMATIC-Electromechanical-Timer-20XF21

https://www.grainger.com/search?searchBar=true&searchQuery=24v+dc+timer

Captain Discus
05-14-2019, 09:57 AM
Al,
if that timer is close to what you want, You should look at ZORO.com
It is a grainger subsidiary and uses the same part numbers and is way less expensive.
Tom.
If they won't sell to you let me know I can order thru my company and send to you.

jeep
05-14-2019, 10:20 AM
Al,
if that timer is close to what you want, You should look at ZORO.com
It is a grainger subsidiary and uses the same part numbers and is way less expensive.
Tom.
If they won't sell to you let me know I can order thru my company and send to you.

You are correct! Very frustrating when I worked there trying to convince customers to pay Grainger's high prices when Zorro IS Grainger, lol...

brewmaster15
05-14-2019, 01:20 PM
I knew you guys could come through for me! Those look like they are just the ticket!
thank you!
al

RogueDiscus
05-14-2019, 01:30 PM
Sticking my nose in. Weren't those AC timers?

jeep
05-14-2019, 01:31 PM
Here it is at Amazon. $5 more than Zoro, but free shipping...

https://www.amazon.com/Grasslin-Intermatic-FM1STUZ-24U-24-Hour-Electromechanical/dp/B004VTGH2G/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=FM1STUZ-24U&qid=1557854998&s=gateway&sr=8-1

jeep
05-14-2019, 01:32 PM
Sticking my nose in. Weren't those AC timers?

Correct. I searched DC and didn't check that the web site was accurate...

jeep
05-14-2019, 01:34 PM
Try this one..

https://www.grainger.com/product/INTERMATIC-Electromechanical-Timer-20XF60

https://www.ebay.com/itm/INTERMATIC-MIL72EQTUZ-24-Electromechanical-Timer-24-Hour-SPDT/273372677941?epid=1718589527&hash=item3fa6480735:m:mDvvrRo6iob2A4LM89LnI7g

https://www.zoro.com/intermatic-electromechanical-timer-24-hour-spdt-mil72eqtuz-24/i/G7235864/?q=MIL72EQTUZ-24