TechGrow timer: a whole different league of switching!
Are you looking for the perfect water pump timer? The Dutch manufacturer raised the bar in irrigation timing to a completely new level when it launched innovative digital second and interval irrigation timers for exceptionally reliable, precise and user-friendly switching. In this article, you will learn what these perfected digital timers from the Netherlands can do, and we will also explain the differences between the individual variants.
To begin with, it is important to highlight the fact that, especially with regard to the advanced technical solution and top-quality workmanship, all TechGrow timers are available at a very favourable price. Not to mention that truly reliable modern timers are associated with further energy savings.
TechGrow second and interval timer
This is the cheapest variant from the trio of digital timers from the Techgrow brand, ideal for efficient water distribution. It stands out from other digital timers mainly thanks to its built-in light sensor. What are its advantages?
- You can choose whether you want to use the timer only during the day, only at night, or for the full 24 hours. This means you can choose from 3 modes straight away.
- You can just as easily switch the sensor off as on, depending on current needs.
- As soon as you switch off the light sensor, the timer automatically operates in interval mode indefinitely.
These digital timers allow a greater number of settings for the required switching intervals, and with exceptional precision. For example, for timing a pump, this function is truly invaluable.
The number of switching moments is not limited in any way. The range for setting the period during which the timer is on or off, which can also be set in seconds for the on function, is as follows:
- On time is adjustable in the range of 1 – 340 seconds.
- Off time is adjustable in the range of 1 – 340 minutes.
This makes it easy and efficient to set ideal intervals for switching on and off, for example 120 seconds on / 100 minutes off.
This second and interval timer is protected by a 6A fuse. In practice, you will certainly also appreciate the LCD display, which gives you an immediate overview of the current status of the timer. LED indicator shows when the timer is active.
To the second! That is exactly how these professional timers can switch various growing electronics on and off, such as circulation pumps, duct fans or other ventilation equipment or even powerful artificial plant lighting.
As with the previous variant, here too we find an LED diode indicating whether the device is currently active. However, the clear LCD display is twice as wide so that you can comfortably and fully use the extensive menu, which allows easy programming of switching times on a weekly, daily or weekend basis. The fourth option is to programme the timer for half of the week. The programmed cycle then repeats continuously until you set a new programme. The menu of this innovative digital controller offers a total of 50 switching times for setting. You can therefore set up to 25 on and 25 off times.
Right at the beginning of this article, we mentioned an important aspect not only of indoor plant cultivation, namely the economical operation of mutually cooperating growing technology. The display backlight therefore switches off automatically after one minute.
In addition to reliability, precision and variability in terms of setting individual programmes, these digital timers also impressed us with their intuitive operation, which will suit enthusiastic beginners, but experienced users will of course appreciate it too. One press and a turn of the knob is all it takes! The smart software takes care of everything else for you.
It is also worth highlighting the extra-heavy relay with an above-standard capacity of 10 A. That is, after all, why these timers can easily handle even powerful growing electronics such as LED lamps.
TechGrow Pro second timers are also supplied with a spare 10A fuse, which you can replace in no time.
This interval irrigation timer from the TechGrow brand also has a heavy-duty relay and therefore allows reliable switching of growing electronics up to 10 amps.
The LCD display is the same size as on the Second Timer Pro. You can also count on easy installation and operation in a Plug & play style.
The main specific feature of this TechGrow timer variant is therefore switching in interval programme mode, with users being offered a whole range of schemes for precise on and off time settings:
- seconds / seconds
- seconds / minutes
- seconds / hours
- minutes / seconds
- minutes / minutes
- minutes / hours
- hours / hours
- hours / minutes
- hours / seconds
Quite variable, wouldn’t you say? Another specific feature of this device is that it can work solely on the basis of detecting daylight using a built-in light sensor. Therefore, just as in the case of the second-interval timer, it is entirely up to you whether you let the digital timer work at night as well, or only during the day. This brings us back to the benefit of 3 modes. And if you want to allow it to work continuously for an indefinite period, there is nothing easier than simply switching off the light sensor.
Now to the actual range of time unit settings. Nothing complicated. Both the on time and the off time are adjustable on a scale of 1 to 99. It is only a question of whether this refers to seconds, minutes or hours.
Techgrow timers are still among the long-awaited new products that many of you asked us about. We hope this article has helped you to get a clear overview of the basic information and differences between these unique digital timers from the Netherlands. And if you still have any questions or are still not sure which variant is right for you, write to us by email. We look forward to your questions at the well-known address info@higarden.eu.
We also recommend these products:
- TechGrow Connect Micro distribution board, 2x600W
- TechGrow S-2 CO2 sensor (2000ppm)
- Tbox Timer Box 1M
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