{"product_id":"gas-minute-second-timer","title":"G.A.S Minute-Second Timer – Hydroponic Pump Timer","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFeed little and often, timed to the second\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eG.A.S Minute-Second Timer\u003c\/strong\u003e sets exactly how long a pump runs each time it is switched on, from \u003cstrong\u003e5 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e up to \u003cstrong\u003e10 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. It plugs into a standard segmental timer: the segmental timer decides \u003cstrong\u003ehow often\u003c\/strong\u003e each feed starts, and the Minute-Second Timer decides \u003cstrong\u003ehow long\u003c\/strong\u003e it lasts. That makes short, frequent irrigation cycles easy – the little-and-often feeding that keeps the root zone evenly moist, improves nutrient uptake and lets plenty of oxygen back in between feeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 s to 10 min\u003c\/strong\u003e run times, switchable between seconds and minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with any segmental timer\u003c\/strong\u003e – one segment on per feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor pumps and devices up to 500 W\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCancel a cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e instantly by turning the mode dial to OFF.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the UK\u003c\/strong\u003e by G.A.S, with a \u003cstrong\u003e2-year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy short feeds matter\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA segmental timer on its own switches a pump in whole segments, usually 15 minutes at a time, which floods drip and coco systems and leaves roots waterlogged and short of air. Cutting each feed to seconds or a few minutes delivers just enough solution to wet the media, so roots stay in the moist, well-aerated zone that drives strong \u003cstrong\u003eroot development\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet it before plugging in:\u003c\/strong\u003e turn the top dial to SECS or MINS and the bottom dial to the run time you want.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug your pump\u003c\/strong\u003e into the socket on the front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet your segmental timer\u003c\/strong\u003e with one segment on for each feed you want in the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug the Minute-Second Timer into the segmental timer\u003c\/strong\u003e, then the segmental timer into the mains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo stop\u003c\/strong\u003e, turn the top dial to OFF; turn it back to SECS or MINS to resume at the next cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust the bottom dial any time; change the top dial between cycles so you don't cancel one by accident.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRun time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 seconds to 10 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModes:\u003c\/strong\u003e seconds, minutes, off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum load:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupply:\u003c\/strong\u003e 230 V AC +\/-10%, 50 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug fuse:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 A, replaceable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e a separate segmental timer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e indoor only; RCD and surge protection recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Global Air Supplies, UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacked size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 x 8 x 8 cm, 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo I need another timer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. The Minute-Second Timer only sets the length of each run; a segmental timer upstream sets how often runs start, with one segment switched on per feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow is it different from the G.A.S Minute Timer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eThe Minute Timer runs from 1 to 10 minutes. The Minute-Second Timer adds a seconds range, so feeds can be as short as 5 seconds – useful for drippers and small pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat size pump can I run?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eAny device or combination of devices up to 500 W in total.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorks Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-related\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/maxibright-standard-24hr-analogue-segmental-timer\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/maxibright-standard-24hr-analogue-segmental-timer.jpg?v=1787262611\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Maxibright Standard 24 Hour Analogue Segmental Timer\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eMaxibright Standard 24 Hour Analogue Segmental Timer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eThe segmental timer it needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/newa-maxi-jet-pumps\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/Newa-Maxi-500-irrigation-pump-medium_landscape.jpg?v=1746904627\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"NEWA Maxi-Jet Submersible Pumps\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eNEWA Maxi-Jet Submersible Pumps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eFeed pump for short timed cycles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"G.A.S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53931143528714,"sku":"LGT-GASX-001-01","price":76.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/gas-minute-second-timer-default-title-1.jpg?v=1792302626","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/gas-minute-second-timer","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}