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« on: February 08, 2010, 11:48:41 AM » |
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I'd like to get one of these. They are $40 at petsmart and petco, but I don't really feel like they are actually worth that.
Can anyone attest to their $40 value? Anyone using one they bought offline?
I just need 2 plugs. Also, what happens if you plug a strip or one of those 1-to-3 plugs into a single plug?
some of those single plug ones are really cheap and small, but I would have to plug one of those 1-to-3 plugs into it.
I just find it silly to pay $40 for a timer and a plug.
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« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2010, 01:05:02 PM » |
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I use the $15 digital timers from Walmart. They only have one plug but they support a power bar just fine and they're accurate. I've used the same ones for over 3 years now and they're still bringing the lights on and off on time, every day.
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« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2010, 03:25:15 PM » |
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I have that timer and i really like it.. it works great! Its pricey but its worth it! i havn't had any problems with it at all! ts great when u are away or if u fall asleep early and forgot to turn off the light! :-)
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« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2010, 06:17:25 PM » |
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I have that timer and i really like it.. it works great! Its pricey but its worth it! i havn't had any problems with it at all! ts great when u are away or if u fall asleep early and forgot to turn off the light! :-)
Which timer are you referring to Beardie? |
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« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2010, 06:58:40 PM » |
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i have found the same timer that they sell at my local petco for half the price at petmountain.com. Check it out there first to see if it can save you a couple of bucks.
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« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2010, 07:00:42 PM » |
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go to lowes or home depot you can get nice timers for 14 bux or less multiple plugs some are digital some analog far better price than petsmart.
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BeardieGirl
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« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2010, 07:53:21 AM » |
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The Petsmart Zilla Timer. Its around 39.00 .
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« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2010, 12:13:56 PM » |
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The ones from the petstore is like double the price and has the same function as the ones from eg. Walmart that's half the price. I got mine from Canadian Tires which is a hardware store in Canada. It looks like a power bar that has eight plugs on it (2 row with 4 plugs each) and each roll has its own timer. So I have 2 separate timer function on the same bar which I use for 2 separate tanks since my lizards have different lighting schedules. It also has this digital analog that shows the time on it. I bought mine for under $20 CAD.
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« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2010, 02:05:52 PM » |
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Go to homedepot!!! Those prices are out of control! I got one for like 10 bucks there...
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« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2010, 10:38:58 PM » |
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I used the cheapest 3 prong timer from Home depot, and its perfectly fine. I plug a power strip into it, and it supports two vivs without worry, and is actually very accurate for how much it costs.
My total draw through the timer is about 350w, and its handled it fine for over a year. I tried a digital one, but when you have to climb under a viv in the dark to set the timer, its really easy just to have the little plastic nubs. I am sure I could just unplug the timer, but when I am on my back looking at it, its much easier to just adjust it right there. I only do it a couple times a year with the seasons, so I guess its not that big of a concern.
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