Looking for a simple controller

[mfinn]

I'm looking for suggestions on a simple way to control several pumps.
The pumps are a Reeflow Snapper/Dart, Eheim return pump and skimmer pumps.
I want a controller that will give me a 10 minute feed mode, then turn the pumps back on.

I am kind of looking at the cheapest RKL ( $120), but need something that would cost less.

DIY?

I know flipping the switch on a switch is the cheapest, but I'm pretty sure I'm not the only person in the world that has walked away and forgot to flip the switch back on.

 

[reefman069]

cheep is not always the way to go. spend the money and get a apex neptune system. you will hate you pocket book at first. then you will be glad you sent the money on something that will help you out. what do you always say"go big or go home"

 

[mfinn]

cheep is not always the way to go. spend the money and get a apex neptune system. you will hate you pocket book at first. then you will be glad you sent the money on something that will help you out. what do you always say"go big or go home"

I can not for see ever needing a controller of that magnitude.

What I really only need is a switch to turn the pumps off, then back on.
Some as simple as the timer switch ( with dial) that is on some bathrooms to turn on the lights.
You know, twist it a few clicks and it turns backwards until it reaches 0 and then power off.

I had a budget of about $2000 for the new build.
I've gone over that by $700+ and still have to pay the remaining 35% or so on the tank.

This time cheap is my only option.
And I didn't think a RKL was going cheap.