analog timer power center.

[mattdayro]

HI I am looking at Analog Timer Power Center: Black Jungle Terrarium Supply

this power center device, I was wondering if there are other better ones or cheeper ones. also id doesn't specify if the timer is set every day or only once?

[Chu'Wuti]

We've been using the Zilla Power Center, digital version, which I think is easier to use. You set it once and it takes care of things for you. You'd only need to be concerned if there's a power outage.

jWe're very pleased with the digital version.

I googled the product name and checked prices until I found a deal I was happy with. Remember to check shipping costs, too, at each place--some places offer free shipping if you order over $50 worth of equipment/supplies, which can make things less expensive in the long run. If one place charges $28 plus $10 shipping, that's really $38; if another place charges $33 with free shipping, that's $5 less than the place that has the "cheaper" price.

You can also make your own, and some people (like Beckdg) can tell you how, but my DH & I didn't have the time, so buying was best for us.

[jpstod]

I use that one..It has
2: Daytime (Yellow)
2:Nighttime (Blue)
4: Constant on (white)

The Daytime/Nighttime can be set to alternate every 15 minutes

I usually run mine 14 Hours daytime/10 hour nights because of my light

A Little secret..you can plug multiple-outlets into them to get more plugs.
I have (2) 6 Plugs plugged into each daytime/nighttime for 12 each. As long as the total wattage does not exceed the maximum for each..I run about 96 watts out of 2000 I think at on during the day and right now 1 13 watt at night.

[repman01]

that seems like it would come in handy

[beckdg]

analog sucks... mechanical (analog) timers always seem to go off of their time. if you need an extension cord, forget it it will be off by the end of the week. go digital... the one these guys are talking about is good... i use it and i'm satisfied. it's the only timer i've had that i can say that about... i just threw out 3 in the last couple weeks.

[repman01]

i was looking online and on this site it said that the digital were 29.99 and the anolog were 39.99

[beckdg]

if you found it online, why not copy the url and paste it so we can see what you're talking about. then you could get our input on that model!

this is the one i'm using that i like:

[Chu'Wuti]

That's the one I have, too. We've been very pleased with it. Very easy to set, takes care of daytime & nighttime lighting & temp changes so I don't have to worry.

[repman01]

this is the anolog

24/7 Dual Analog Power Center - Habitats & Accessories - Reptile - PetSmart

this is the digital

24/7 Digital Power Center - Habitats & Accessories - Reptile - PetSmart

[beckdg]

the only advantage the dual timer has is 1 timer controls blue outlets... other controls yellow... different time cycles... good for like wave makers and such that should be on weird cycles.

with the digital when blue turns off yellow turns on and vice versa... great for lighting/heating cycles... and reliable.