3 years ago
How do I switch electrical current automatically between two devices?
I have two lights that need turned on and off every five minutes. How can I make it so that every five minutes one light turns on and the other one turns off?
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M$1 Answer
You are looking for a two-channel chasing timer. These devices are often used for lighting effects for retail displays, night clubs, or live performances.
There are several brands to select from (just Google "2 channel chasing timer"). You should be able to find a good quality device for less than $40.
An example is the Chauvet 2/4 Channel Chasing Timer being sold by Spectrum Audio for $35.09.
http://www.spectrumaudio.com/prodimages/sf-4005.jpg.jpg
From the Spectrum Audio site...
Chauvet 2/4 Lighting Channel Chasing Timer Features:
- Perfect for effect lights (slow chase) and for par cans (fast, sound, chase)
- Preserves the life of your lights
- 2 channel or 4 channel selector switch
- Speed control
- 3 position switch features slow chase 1-15 min or fast chase 1 sec-1 min
- Sound activation
- 1 or 2 Edison plug(s) per channel
There are several brands to select from (just Google "2 channel chasing timer"). You should be able to find a good quality device for less than $40.
An example is the Chauvet 2/4 Channel Chasing Timer being sold by Spectrum Audio for $35.09.
From the Spectrum Audio site...
Chauvet 2/4 Lighting Channel Chasing Timer Features:
- Perfect for effect lights (slow chase) and for par cans (fast, sound, chase)
- Preserves the life of your lights
- 2 channel or 4 channel selector switch
- Speed control
- 3 position switch features slow chase 1-15 min or fast chase 1 sec-1 min
- Sound activation
- 1 or 2 Edison plug(s) per channel
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M$
Thanks so much! I was looking for this for a long time!