Outlet Timer Makes Noise?

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Growdrobe

Member

• Dec 6, 2013

• #1

Anybody else have a noisy timer? I'm one of those guys that's SUPER paranoid about fires

Cheers thx for any replies

 

Ringsixty

Well-Known Member

• Dec 6, 2013

• #2

I hear my timer click on and off. Nothing other that that.
If you are worried. Change it, better safe than sorry.

 

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Growdrobe

Member

• Dec 6, 2013

• #3

You're probably right, thanks

 

Sunbiz1

Well-Known Member

• Dec 6, 2013

• #4

Timers all have ratings, like extension cords. In some cases, a timer can be the weakest link in your system b/c not all are designed to handle a full 1800 watts...which I believe is about the max on standard 120V house current before breaker shuts off.

 

Ilovebush

Well-Known Member

• Dec 6, 2013

• #5

Analogue or digital? I have heard noise from new mechanical timers...doesn't mean there is something wrong.

 

Ilovebush

Well-Known Member

• Dec 6, 2013

• #6

I will agree with it being a weak link if the ampacity is overlooked.

 

Ibex

Active Member

• Dec 6, 2013

• #7

My mechanical makes noise like you can hear it "winding", it shouldnt be excessive though. The one digital I had was silent.

 

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Growdrobe

Member

• Dec 6, 2013

• #8

Wow all these responses are appreciated! It's a mechanical timer with just a single outlet in my veg room. Definitely sounds kind of like a winding sound.... Maybe this is normal after all