Some Unusual Control Devices

[OrganicHobbiest]

Hello OrganicHobbiest,

Welcome to the boards. Not sure why you didn't get any answers, but I'll try to help.

A Sentinel MRT-1, will do both things that you want to accomplish.

It has a re-cycle timer built in that can go down to 1 sec, or any amount you want for "on" time and set anything you want for "off" time.

It also serves as a timer for your lights, and has a feature that allows you to set a temperture cut-off point should your lighting overheat.:thumbsup:

OM

Thanks for the info. I think you had a typo... it should be the MDT-1 (master digital timer). I'm amazed at how expensive it is; I could probably buy an old computer and some relays and have a true control system, but without getting too involved, it seems like this would work.

For the purposes of temperature control, could I use a heating thermostat that was ON below a certain temp (say, 90F). This would keep lights, fans, etc. running, but at or above 90F, the lights would shut off. Obv., depending on the location of the thermostat, 90F might not be a good cutoff point, but in theory I think this should work.

Thanks for the info! Much appreciated.

-OH