Using two timers only requires a common SPDT 12 volt relay (automotive type) to isolate the timers from each other.
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This is a clever relay solution that would work, but so would the 4-diode solution; It's just a bit more complicated.

If a relay (or anything) is going to be purchased, it should offer some benefit IMO. In post #8 I provided a different relay solution which eliminates one of the timers and one of the 12V power supplies, which could then be used for other things later.

 

Agree, the single timer is how I would have done it as well. Since he already has the timers I'm curious to see if the diodes work.

 

so im coming to the conclusion that i dont have a correct component. therefore im going to change up and use 1 power source and a dpdt switch which i need to order. im looking at this one... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FCL6MQY . do you think itll work then using a timer as the trigger to reverse polarity.

 

That will work.

 

so im coming to the conclusion that i dont have a correct component. therefore im going to change up and use 1 power source and a dpdt switch which i need to order. im looking at this one... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FCL6MQY . do you think itll work then using a timer as the trigger to reverse polarity.

you will need the 110V version since it will be powered directly from the timer.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H1GFT1N?th=1

 

you will need the 110V version since it will be powered directly from the timer.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H1GFT1N?th=1

can i just route it thru the power adapter making it 12v

 

i thank both of you for helping me im now following you both thru this site and stantor i just subscribed to your youtube channel. i appreciate both your input. i will post more after i get the component and attempt to get it together. fingers crossed. the only thing more obnoxious than a robot mower is a garage with automatic door for said mower. lolololol.

 

can i just route it thru the power adapter making it 12v

I'm not sure if that's a question or a statement; in either case I don't understand.
I am assuming your timers are something similar to this:



And currently you have plugged into it something like this:



Is that correct?
If so, then I'm prosing this:



So I don't know what you mean by "route it through the power adapter."

 

He means connecting the output of the timer to the adaptor to get 12 volts for the motor and relay.

 

He means connecting the output of the timer to the adaptor to get 12 volts for the motor and relay.

That won't work because then the adapter will only get power when the timer is on, and it needs power all the time.

There is no concern about drawing continuous power because the adapter will only draw appreciable power when actuator is moving, and it will stop moving as soon as it hits its internal limits.

 

If the previous drawing was not clear, this is what I mean. 120V relay powered directly from the timer and 12V adapter powered separately:

 

ok, i will luk what i come up with. i have 2 power adapters so i could run 1 constant power and 1 off timer but i think either with a 110v dpdt or 12v i can make it work.... i hope

 

Just get the 110 vac relay and life will be simple.

 

ok so i just ordered the one stantor recommended itll be here in a couple days. thank you again. ill post how it goes

 

hey all so i got the switch today but ive never used one of these before. i believe this is how i hook it up. my concern is does the relay convert it to 12v dc or do i still need my power adapter. please lmk

 

nevermind i just looked at your previous picture post

 

Did you get it working?

 

Yay, I guess it's working...

 

Did you get it working?

sorry didnt see this. yes i did get it working thank you so much

 

sorry didnt see this. yes i did get it working thank you so much

Thanks for the update! We who spend our free time helping to solve problems do so in part for the fulfillment of knowing there was a successful outcome, so it is always nice to get that follow-up.