Zoo Med ReptiCare Terrarium Timer

ReptiCare 24-Hour Programmable Terrarium Lighting Timer for Reptiles

Product Description

Zoo Med ReptiCare Terrarium Timer is a 24-hour programmable lighting timer that helps you create a natural day-and-night cycle for your reptile. Push down tabs in 15-minute steps to set lights-on times, and use the manual override switch whenever needed. An LED Lamp On indicator and a grounded three-prong receptacle are included, and it is rated for 15 amps.

Benefits

• 24-Hour Programmable Timer: Program your terrarium lights across a full 24-hour dial with ease.
• Natural Day and Night Cycle: Helps you provide a natural day-and-night cycle for your reptile with a consistent schedule.
• 15 Minute Programming Tabs: Each push-down tab represents 15 minutes, so you can fine-tune when lights turn on and off.
• Manual Override Switch: A red bypass switch lets you turn the lights on manually without changing your programmed schedule.
• LED Lamp On Indicator: An LED indicator shows at a glance when the timer switches the connected lamp on.
• Grounded Three-Prong Receptacle: Zoo Med includes a grounded three-prong receptacle with your reptile lighting products and fixtures for safety.
• High Electrical Rating: Rated for 15 amps and 1876 watts for use with reptile lighting of appropriate wattage.

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 about any questions you have about your pet's health.

Usage Instructions

• Inspect the Timer: Check the new timer for damage before use, and contact Zoo Med if any damage is suspected.
• Adjust the Time: Turn the dial until the arrow aligns with the current time. Use the white section for AM and the black section for PM.
• Program Lights On: Push down the black tabs for the times you want the lights on; each tab equals 15 minutes.
• 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 red switch on the side down to the timer setting so your schedule runs.
• Use the Manual Override: Slide the red switch up to On to turn the lights on manually, then back down to resume normal operation.
• Plug Into a Grounded Outlet: Plug the timer into a grounded three-prong receptacle, then plug one reptile lighting product into the timer.
• Add a Drip Loop Near Water: For aquatic habitats, use a GFCI receptacle and let part of the cord hang below the outlet.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Electrical Rating: Do not exceed the timer's rating of 15 amps or 1876 watts at any time.
• One Device Only: The timer is intended to control one device; power taps and splitters may create an unsafe condition.
• Unplug Near Water: Unplug the timer during aquatic habitat maintenance and before placing your hands in the habitat's water.
• Unplug When Not in Use: Unplug the timer when not in use or if it, or a connected fixture, touches water.
• If It Gets Wet: If the plug or receptacle gets wet, switch off power at the fuse or breaker before unplugging.
• Dry Hands: Make sure your hands are completely dry before plugging in a lamp or other device.
• Unplug Correctly: Grasp the plug, never the power cord, when unplugging a device from the timer to avoid damage.
• No Modifications: Do not modify the timer; it has no user-serviceable parts, so inspect it periodically for damage.
• Indoor Use Only: For indoor use only, and only with reptile lighting products of appropriate wattage as directed.

Storage Information

• Unplug and Dry: Unplug the timer and ensure it is completely dry before storing it safely indoors.
• Proper Storage: Keep indoors in a cool, dry area away from moisture and humidity, between uses.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How many hours should reptile lights be on?

Ans: Needs vary by species, so check a care sheet or your reptile veterinarian. Zoo Med's own example sets the lights on at 8 AM and switches them off at 6 PM, a 10-hour photoperiod, which you program by pushing down the tabs in between.

Q2: How do I program a reptile light timer?

Ans: Rotate the dial so the arrow points to the current time, noting the white AM and black PM portions. Then push down the black tabs for every period you want the lights on, with each tab covering 15 minutes.

Q3: Can I plug multiple lights into one timer?

Ans: Zoo Med says this timer is intended to control one device, and using power taps or splitters to run several devices is not recommended because it may create an unsafe condition. Use a separate timer for each lighting product instead.

Q4: How do I turn the lights on without changing my schedule?

Ans: Slide the red bypass switch on the side of the timer up to the ON setting to turn the lights on manually. When you are done, push it back down to the timer setting and your programmed schedule resumes as normal.

Q5: Do I need to reset the timer after a power outage?

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

Q6: What is a drip loop?

Ans: A drip loop is a section of the power cord that hangs lower than the wall receptacle. Zoo Med recommends one for aquatic habitats because it helps prevent water from running along the cord and getting the timer or outlet wet.

Q7: How many watts can this timer handle?

Ans: Zoo Med rates the ReptiCare Terrarium Timer for 15 amps, or 1876 watts. Do not exceed this rating, and use it only with one reptile lighting product of appropriate wattage. A 1-year warranty from Zoo Med covers it.