Light timers

[dhall79]

Recently, our zoo med timmer started making a grinding or rattling noise. Kinda irritating as I bought it last July. Is there something better I could be using? It would seem that I am buying a new one very soon.

 

[dhall79]

Bump.

 

[timbalan]

Do you just have lights plugged in? I use a smaller digital plug in one. I just plug the strip into that. Got it at walmart for about $12.

 

[Josh]

You can usually find the exact same thing at Lowes or Home Depot for a cheaper price. Or Walmart as recommended above.

 

[Luvthemanimal]

I'm guessing yours is just broken or defective. I have one like that but it's from home Depot. And half of it is on a timer and other half regular power supply.

Just take yours back and exchange it or buy a new one...

 

[dhall79]

Wanted to know about better options before buying another pos.

 

[PatsyB]

Just a standard timer with digital display from Home Depot or Menard's should suffice. I use the ones that have 4 timed outlets and 4 standard outlets. I think they are hit or miss. I bought one that was absolutely great and has given me no problems and I bought another one that stopped working after a few months only to start working again when I attached it to another tank.

I also have that analog timer from ZooMed, I bought it when the second one went out. I'll have to keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't make any noise!