Zoo Med ReptiCare Day & Night Timer

ReptiCare Dual Day and Night Lighting Timer for Reptile Terrariums

Product Description

Zoo Med ReptiCare Day and Night Timer runs two terrarium devices on one dial, turning your daytime lamp on in the morning and off at night, and your nighttime lamp or heater on at night and off in the morning. Each tab covers 30 minutes, a red bypass switch adds manual control, and it is rated for 8 amps and 900 watts.

Benefits

• Dual Day and Night Control: Turns daytime lights on in the morning and off at night, and nighttime lights on at night and off in the morning.
• Two Dedicated Outlets: The top outlet runs your daytime lamp, while the bottom outlet runs a nighttime lamp or heater.
• Regulates Photoperiod: Helps you regulate your terrarium's photoperiod daily with one easy-to-use timer.
• Simple Tab Programming: Push tabs down for daytime and pull tabs up for nighttime, with each tab covering 30 minutes.
• Lighting and Heating Devices: Works with terrarium lighting and heating devices, such as a daytime lamp and nighttime heater.
• Manual Bypass Switch: A red bypass switch lets you turn the daytime lamp on manually, while the bottom outlet switches off.

Specifications

How to Use

Recommended Usage Chart

Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed and speak with your vet for any queries regarding your pet’s overall health.

Usage Instructions

• Inspect the Timer: Examine the new timer 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 Daytime: Push the black tabs down for the times you want the daytime lamp in the top outlet on.
• Program Nighttime: Pull the black tabs up for the times you want the nighttime lamp in the bottom outlet on.
• Remember the 30 Minute Tabs: Each tab represents 30 minutes, so count tabs carefully when planning your day and night schedule.
• Enable the Timer: Slide the red switch on the side down toward the timer icon to activate day and night timing.
• Plug In Your Devices: Plug the daytime lamp into the top outlet and a nighttime lamp or heater into the bottom outlet.
• Plug Into a Grounded Outlet: Plug the timer into a grounded three-prong receptacle; use a GFCI outlet near aquatic habitats.
• Create Drip Loops: Near aquatic habitats, let part of each power cord hang below the wall receptacle.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Electrical Rating: Do not exceed the timer's rating of 8 amps or 900 watts at any time while devices are connected and in use.
• Two Devices Only: This timer is intended to control only two devices; 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 water.
• Dry Hands: Make sure your hands are completely dry before plugging a lamp fixture or other device into the timer.
• Unplug if Wet: Unplug the timer if it, or any device it controls, 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 device from the timer.
• No Modifications: Do not modify the timer; it has no user-serviceable parts, so inspect it periodically for damage.
• Unplug When Not in Use: Unplug the timer whenever it is not in use to reduce the risk of electric shock.
• Indoor Terrarium Use Only: For indoor use only and for terrarium use only, as directed by Zoo Med in its instructions.

Storage Information

• Unplug and Dry: Unplug both devices and the timer, and ensure everything is dry before storing them.
• 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: How do I set up day and night lights on one timer?

Ans: Plug your daytime lamp into the top outlet and your nighttime lamp or heater into the bottom outlet. Push the tabs down for daytime hours and pull the tabs up for nighttime hours, then slide the red switch down to the timer setting.

Q2: Can I use a heater on the night outlet?

Ans: Yes. Zoo Med lists the bottom outlet for a nighttime lamp or heater controlled by the tabs you pull up. Keep the combined load within the timer's 8-amp, 900-watt rating, and use only two devices at a time.

Q3: How long does each tab on the timer represent?

Ans: Each tab on the ReptiCare Day and Night Timer represents 30 minutes. Push tabs down to schedule the daytime lamp in the top outlet, and pull tabs up to schedule the nighttime lamp or heater in the bottom outlet during those times.

Q4: How many hours should reptile day and night lights be on?

Ans: Lighting schedules vary by species, so follow a care sheet or your reptile veterinarian's guidance. Once you know your target hours, count the tabs for the daytime and nighttime periods, remembering that each tab on this timer equals 30 minutes.

Q5: What does the red bypass switch do?

Ans: Slide it down toward the timer icon for normal day and night timing. Slide it to ON to manually turn the daytime lamp on only the top outlet stays on, and the bottom outlet turns off. Slide it back down to resume.

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

Ans: Yes. The timer only operates when plugged in, so Zoo Med notes that the time of day will need to be reset after a power outage. Your tab settings stay as they were, so simply rotate the dial back to the correct time.

Q7: How much wattage can the Day and Night Timer handle?

Ans: Zoo Med rates this timer at 8 amps (900 watts), and it is intended to control only two devices. Do not exceed this rating or add power taps or splitters. A 1-year warranty from Zoo Med covers the timer.