The best Plug-In Switches: Reddit reviews

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I was going to make one so I could remotely reboot my router if my network went down.

Then I realized that I am not a clever man.

EDIT: While I appreciate your suggestions, I already solved my problem.

Add a dimmer switch, and she can control how powerul the vibrations are. https://www.amazon.com/Lutron-Credenza-Halogen-Incandescent-TT-300H-WH/dp/B0000BYEF6/ref=sr_1_3?s=lamps-light&ie=UTF8&qid=1522694221&sr=1-3&keywords=dimmer&dpID=41gCDoU%252BjoL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Get a dimmer plug and you can get it exactly how you want.

Even easier. Get one of those on-off things you can plug into a socket.

https://www.amazon.com/Techbee-Countdown-Programmalbe-Electrical-Appliances/dp/B086DN9QT3/ref=zg_bs_495340_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=X4Q62NRT92CQ5D60HNJ8

You could go even simpler by plugging your fish tank pump into a programmable electric timer like this one (Amazon, $13). You won't have the ability to water remotely, but how often do you need to water your trees outside of a regular watering schedule?

I have my entire vive setup (both base stations and link box) connected to a remote outlet I bought on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Wireless-Electrical-Household-Appliances/dp/B00DQELHBS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1504725565&sr=8-3&keywords=remote+outlet

I turn them on with a press of a button only when I use my vive. It works great! If you can, I recommend doing this so the stations and headset aren't always getting power.

If it is one way or the other, ABSOLUTELY leave it off otherwise you are going to come back to a tank full of algae and a stressed out fish.

The best option would be to get a timer for the light. (This one is my favorite On Amazon)

https://www.amazon.com/Century-Digital-Programmable-Packaging-Security/dp/B00MVF16JG

This was recommended on a different sub, and it works great so far. It has a battery backup so if your power goes out it still keeps the schedule.

Its $23 on Amazon

You probably saw the one without energy monitoring. This one has energy monitoring. And there are some other differences as well. I was also confused at first

I use this one.

I had two different mechanical ones fail on me, I'm done with them.

7 day timer, memory is battery backup, two outlets.

These timers work great. I use two on my martha. One for fans and one for UVC light to sterilize my humidity tank.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086DN9QT3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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BTW, to anyone building a martha, you almost HAVE TO HAVE an exhaust system if you are growing more than one block. Otherwise, you get CO2 build up. You need CO2 below 800ppm to grow well. Also, you should vent the exhaust to the outside so that you are not dumping spores into your hours.

LED doesn't produce heat, so that's part of the problem. When people say "halogen floods" they're talking about tungsten-filament bulbs.

Try reducing the wattage of the incandescent. Get a dimmer switch or dimming thermostat like Herpstat, that way you can dial in the output of the bulb to reach a certain temperature. (making sure that both the lamp and bulb are dimmable, it will say so on the box).

Make sure the basking zone is large enough to fully bathe the beardie in evenly distributed heat. This is why floodlights are recommended over spotlights, floods produce a wider beam while spots produce a narrower one. You may also consider using two smaller wattage floods side by side, to produce a larger more even basking zone if you need it.

I've been using Phillips EcoVantage PAR38 dimmable floods for awhile now and they create a good basking zone and have been lasting me at least 4 months, even when dimmed.

There are timers that let you pick which parts of a 24 hr cycle the power will be on... Get one of these and you can select any custom.interval by just picking which segments are up and down. It's not just a button but is the simplest solution i know of.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00366JSNU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_O7wbGb6Z3A4CJ

Yeah gotta say the Hitachi Magic Wand will make any woman orgasm. Also buy a lamp dimmer off of Amazon. I bought an official Hitachi for my wife and a dimmer for when the Wand gets too potent(after her first orgasm her clit becomes too sensitive). This is the one I ordered for her.

Lutron TT-300H-WH Electronics Plug-In Lamp Dimmer, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000BYEF6/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_9v66wbWBNFGV0

The Wand has become her quickie solo tool, she uses it through her clothes when the kids are home and she needs a quick orgasm.

I bought these from amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DQ2KGNK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Comes with remote, and I have the "boxes" attached to them, and the headset too. Just hit the buttons, and on, or off, they go. Have been using them since April with absolutely no problems whatsoever.

I bought a rheostat off of amazon. Allows me to turn the heat down right to where it needs to be to run consistently. Not this one but similar. switch

You need a dimming thermostat with overhead heating. The one you're using is an on/off thermostat (that could potentially blow the bulb). How high up is the distance from the lamp to the basking area?

If you can't get a hold of a dimming thermostat, you can also use a manual dimmer switch. You'd just have to keep an eye on the temps and adjust it accordingly. Raising the lamp with a lamp stand might also help cool things down.

https://www.woot.com/offers/kasa-smart-plug-mini-with-energy-monitoring

Woot has these today for $9.99. Amazon is selling them for $23.46

Ya, it's a nice setup.

I'd recommend buying this timer. The one I got with the kit pretty much failed right out of the box.

Honestly, you may wanna look at a smaller setup for two plants. Smaller areas are often easier/cheaper to maintain the climate.

Why not just plug it into a separate timer or smart outlet ?

That's an issue. And to answer the question, yes, that's too hot. Ideally, you want the basking area under the lamp to be in the 90-100 range. If you can't afford a dimming thermostat at the moment, you can get a dimmer switch like this one to adjust the heat lamp. What kind of bulb are you using? What are the temperatures throughout the rest of the enclosure?

I went on Amazon and bought a very cheap “smart outlet” that I can turn on and off with a button. I plugged the power chord for my reverb G2 into that and I just click it off until I’m ready to use it and click it on when I’m ready for VR. It keeps me from having to unplug/replug anything and has been an easy workaround for that annoying issue.

These are what I use

GE 24-Hour Heavy Duty Indoor Plug-in Mechanical Timer, 2 Grounded Outlets, 30 Minute Intervals, Daily On/Off Cycle, for Lamps, Seasonal, Christmas Tree Lights and Holiday Decorations, 15075 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00366JSNU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_AZ652S72Q7TW53P11A4E

Something like this. If you search outlet timer on amazon you get thousands of results just like this.

They sell these at just about every Walmart hardware store or Walmart like store as well.

> using a 555 IC

Well, yes. But, by the time you pay for what it takes to drive a toaster oven with it, and a decent enclosure, you'll be so much better off buying a ready-made, reliable, guaranteed to work, off-the-shelf solution.

https://www.google.com/search?q=120VAC+timer

https://www.amazon.com/Techbee-Countdown-Programmalbe-Electrical-Appliances/dp/B086DN9QT3/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=120v+Timer&qid=1615251343&sr=8-10

$ 16

This is a great timer and there is currently a lightning deal on it on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086DN9QT3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Setup an Octopi! It is an absolute game changer when it comes to interfacing with your printer.

I recommend the "Bed Visualizer" plugin (Note you'll need a BLtouch or other automatic leveling probe for this to work), the "Dashboard" and "UI Customizer" plugins for a bit nicer of a ui, and buy yourself a TPLink Kasa KP115 smart plug off amazon and then download the "Tp-Link Smartplug" plugin. That'll allow you to monitor power usage and remotely turn your printer on and off. I love this because if I have a print ending in the middle of the night the printer will automatically turn off after the print is done. It also will automatically turn off your printer if you have a Thermal runaway situation.

A dimmer is usually used in conjunction with a thermostat to help keep the bulb with in the proper range, as halogens do tend to get hotter then a normal bulb, mine at ~75% intensity keeps the basking spot for my lizards roughly 35-37c temps. I use a halogen but my thermostat didn’t allow for a hook up. I ended up getting something similar to this dimmer switch to manually adjust the intensity of it myself. Works great! Hopefully this helps a bit :)

I have dimmers on all my heat lamps and havent had an issue yet with any type of failure. These are the dimmers I use for mine.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000BYEF6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_acbYFbXN57KGD?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

This is the one I got...

https://www.amazon.com/Lutron-Credenza-Halogen-Incandescent-TT-300H-WH/dp/B0000BYEF6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=lamp+dimmer+switch&qid=1605841332&sprefix=lamp+dimmer&sr=8-3

It's the same way for me, honestly. My doctor thinks it's a combination of the ssri and dysphoria. I have been on various SSRIs for years without issue though, so I don't know, I think a lot of it is mental for me. In my case the dimmer helps a lot. I found one pretty cheap on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000BYEF6/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_JhDDub1BHQ664