Light Timer Blew Bulb

[HachiRoku]

So I tried plugging my Exo Terra 160W Solar Glo bulb into a 24 hour light timer the other day and it blew the bulb for a little bit immediately. Tried plugging it in without the timer and it wouldn't work again. Gave it about 10 minutes and the light worked fine again...any ideas on why that would happen? This is the timer that I was using:

 

[Draeju's_world]

I'm using that exact same timer for my 160w Powersun. No issues yet.

 

[HachiRoku]

Just tried it again and seemed to work just fine, not sure what happened the first time but we'll see in the morning if it turns on.

 

[HachiRoku]

Turned on just fine this morning so no issues now I guess

 

[slicric]

I have had the exact timer for two years and never a problem...so maybe your issue was just a one-time glitch?

 

[HachiRoku]

Yeah that's what it looks like gladly, it seems to be working great now.

 

[Lasen72]

Mine blew 2 of my bulbs last week only dats apart