There are some battery powered sprinkler timers that might work. Check that section of a Home Depot or Lowes or Menards.
Greg
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I too have the timer on the 120-volt AC line, which feeds to a photocell, which then leads to the 12-volt DC power supply. My stuff comes on about 20 minutes before sunset and shuts off at midnight. I’ve not seen a reliable 12 volt timer.
Tom Trigg
On our layout the 12 volt power supply is on a 120volt AC timer you can purchase at any local Wal-mart or hardware store. It just turns off the whole power supply for the lights. From there it is plugged into a photo cell so that they come on at dusk and turn off at about 9:30 in the evening. Easy, cheap and works safely.
Ed
Hi It would help if you put in your bio where you are based as you can see I live in the UK. By knowing where you are we can point you to someone who can help
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I am looking for a 12 volt DC timer. I need to have lights ,that are controled by a solar switch, to turn off about 4 or 5 hrs. after they come on.
oliver cradle jr.
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