Zoo Med ReptiCare Terrarium Controller Programmable Power Strip

ReptiCare Programmable Timer and Power Strip for Reptile Terrariums

Product Description

Zoo Med ReptiCare Terrarium Controller combines a 24-hour programmable timer and power strip into a single unit to help create a natural day-and-night cycle for your reptile. It has 8 grounded outlets, with 4 controlled by the timer and 4 providing continuous power. The easy-to-program analog design uses 15-minute tabs, and it is rated for 15 amps and 1000 watts.

Benefits

• Timer and Power Strip in One: Combines a 24-hour programmable timer with a power strip, reducing the need for separate devices.
• 8 Grounded Outlets: Includes 8 grounded outlets: 4 timer-controlled outlets and 4 continuous power outlets.
• Natural Day and Night Cycle: Helps you provide a natural day and night cycle for your reptile with an automatic schedule.
• Easy Analog Programming: An easy-to-program analog dial uses push-down tabs, each covering 15 minutes on the schedule.
• Controls More Than Lights: The timed outlets can run lights, heaters, foggers, waterfall pumps, and other terrarium devices, per Zoo Med.
• Bypass Switch: A white bypass switch provides continuous power to all 8 outlets, like a normal power strip.
• Grounded for Safety: Grounded three-prong receptacles provide safety for terrarium and aquatic habitat equipment at home, per Zoo Med.

Specifications

How to Use

Recommended-Usage Chart

Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed and talk to your vet if you have any questions about your pet’s overall health.

Usage Instructions

• Inspect the Controller: Examine the new controller for damage before use and contact Zoo Med if damage is suspected.
• Set the Time of Day: Rotate the dial until the arrow on the timer face points to the correct time.
• Program On Times: Press the white tabs for the times you want the lights and other timed devices to turn on.
• Example Schedule: For an 8 AM to 6 PM schedule, push down all tabs in between for a 10-hour photoperiod.
• Enable the Timer: Slide the white switch down to Timer On so the 4 timed outlets follow your schedule.
• Bypass When Needed: Slide the switch up to Outlet On to give all 8 outlets continuous power until you switch back.
• Connect Your Devices: Plug timed devices into the 4 timer outlets and always-on equipment into the 4 continuous outlets.
• Plug Into a Grounded Outlet: Plug the controller into a grounded three-prong receptacle; use a GFCI outlet for aquatic habitats.
• Create a Drip Loop: For aquatic habitats, let part of the power cord hang lower than the controller and wall receptacle.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Electrical Rating: Do not exceed the controller's rating of 15 amps or 1000 watts across all connected devices.
• Unplug Near Water: Unplug the controller during aquatic habitat maintenance and before placing your hands in the water.
• Dry Hands: Make sure your hands are completely dry before plugging in a lamp fixture or other product.
• Unplug if Wet: Unplug the controller if it, or any connected fixture or product, comes into contact with water.
• Wet Plug or Receptacle: If the plug or wall receptacle gets wet, switch off power at the fuse or breaker before unplugging.
• Unplug Correctly: Grasp the plug, never the cord, when unplugging a lamp fixture or other product from the controller.
• No Modifications: Do not modify the device; it has no user-serviceable parts. Inspect it periodically for damage.
• Unplug When Not in Use: Unplug the controller when not in use to reduce the risk of electric shock.
• Indoor Use Only: For indoor use only, with terrariums or aquatic habitats of appropriate wattage, as directed by Zoo Med.

Storage Information

• Unplug and Dry: Unplug all devices, and the controller and make sure everything is dry before storing.
• Cool, Dry Place: Store indoors in a cool dry place away from water and humidity until next use.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What's the difference between a reptile timer and a timer power strip?

Ans: A single-outlet timer controls one device, while this Terrarium Controller combines a 24-hour timer with an 8-outlet power strip Four outlets follow your programmed schedule and four supply continuous power for equipment that should stay on around the clock in your setup.

Q2: How do I program the timer?

Ans: Rotate the dial until the arrow points to the current time. Then press down the white tabs next to the times you want your lights and timed devices to turn on, with each tab representing 15 minutes, and set the white switch to Timer On.

Q3: What can I plug into the timed outlets?

Ans: Zoo Med says the timer can control lights, heaters, foggers, waterfall pumps, and other devices. Plug anything you want on a schedule into the 4 timed outlets, keeping the total load within the controller's 15-amp, 1000-watt rating at all times.

Q4: How many hours should my reptile's lights be on?

Ans: Lighting needs vary by species, so follow a care sheet or your reptile veterinarian's advice. Zoo Med's example schedule runs the lights from 8 AM to 6 PM for a 10-hour daytime photoperiod, programmed by pushing down the tabs in between.

Q5: How do I make all outlets stay on?

Ans: Slide the white bypass switch on the side of the timer up to Outlet On. All 8 outlets then receive continuous power, and the controller functions like a standard power strip. Slide it back down to Timer On to resume the schedule.

Q6: Do I have to reset the timer after a power outage?

Ans: Yes. Zoo Med notes the timer only operates when plugged in, so the time of day will need to be reset after a power outage. Your pushed-down tabs remain in place, so you just rotate the dial back to the correct time.

Q7: How much wattage can it handle?

Ans: Zoo Med rates the ReptiCare Terrarium Controller for 15 amps, or 1000 watts. Do not exceed this rating for the devices you connect, and use it only with terrariums or aquatic habitats rated at an appropriate wattage.