Quote Originally Posted by txbiomass
Is there anything to watch out for when selecting a timer for a cfl light source? I understand that most cfl manufactures warn against the use of dimmers and timers but some ppl on here still use timers with cfls. How do you narrow it down to a timer that won't damage your lights? Most of the timers at home deopt and lowes only warn against overloading and only use the browns and whites. I did not see anything specifically on this topic, but if t here is one that answers my question directly, then please link it.:thumbsup:

Go to wal-mart and get the Brinks digital timer($15). That's what I use and I haven't had any problem of "overload". I have even ran 12 CFL lights off the timer. But I plug my timer into a surge protector then go from there! Below is a link to a picture of the one I got...

Picture of the timer!