Decent Timer

[GodFan]

Please help me! I bought a 25$ power strip with buikt in timer at petsmart that doesnt work worth anything. It turns itself into the always off position and doesnt hold the time.

What is a decent light timer that wont break the bank? I want to be able to program multiple light periods and possibly yave a moonlight timed as well.

Thanks and God bless!

 

[threnjen]

All the ones I have seen are the exact same timer with a different box! That same one you have.

That said I bought the digital version, slightly more expensive, of the one you have and it has a battery backup, and due to the backup mine has not failed.
Amazon.com: Zilla 11893 24/7 Digital Timer Power Center, 1875-Watt: Pet Supplies
It is sold under a zillion brand names but if you search you'll see it's all the same product

 

[GodFan]

All the ones I have seen are the exact same timer with a different box! That same one you have.

That said I bought the digital version, slightly more expensive, of the one you have and it has a battery backup, and due to the backup mine has not failed.
Amazon.com: Zilla 11893 24/7 Digital Timer Power Center, 1875-Watt: Pet Supplies
It is sold under a zillion brand names but if you search you'll see it's all the same product

That looks just like mine! I have the digital version. I think its coralife or something. Has the battery backup as well.

 

[threnjen]

Oh really!! I can't believe it won't hold the time then! The battery backup is supposed to fix that.
I'm sorry, it sounds like you got a dud. Can you exchange?

 

[GodFan]

Oh really!! I can't believe it won't hold the time then! The battery backup is supposed to fix that.
I'm sorry, it sounds like you got a dud. Can you exchange?

I dont think so it has been more than 30 days so this isnt normal?

 

[threnjen]

I've only had mine for two months, but it never seems to drop the clock. In fact it runs right on time

 

[GodFan]

I've only had mine for two months, but it never seems to drop the clock. In fact it runs right on time

Grrr trade me? Lol I guess Ill reset this one and give it another shot.

 

[threnjen]

I hope it will work out, I feel badly if you've gotten a dud

 

[Coyne]

Maybe it's just the battery that is the problem. I think it would be worth it to replace it and find out.

 

[GodFan]

Thanks yall. I will ses what size battery it needs.

 

[threnjen]

Did it come with a battery? It's been a while but I feel like I replaced the default battery because it wasn't working. I hope that will fix it for you.

 

[GodFan]

Did it come with a battery? It's been a while but I feel like I replaced the default battery because it wasn't working. I hope that will fix it for you.

It did. I reset it today. It had the wrong time and erased all of my settings... grrrrrr lol

 

[threnjen]

Arrrgh

 

[GodFan]

Arrrgh

Yea your telling me lol