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serena_08
Yearling
United Kingdom
784 Posts |
 Posted - 12/02/2012 : 19:52:59
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| Okay, I bought a timer switch today for the heat lamp, it was second hand (10p!) so it obviously has no instructions. It is quite simiar to this http://www.lake-renewable-energy.com/plug-in-timer---24hr-segment-timer-74-p.asp but is unbranded. It has a lever at the top, one side is a clockface the other is the on sign (just the line. I want it to come on for 12h per day, 7-7. I thought I'd set it up right but it is still on! please help me work it out, I cant seem to find the correct instructions on google! |
1.0.0 Corn: D-Bo (Amel)
1.0.0 Western Hognose: C*ntyB*ll*cks
0.1.0 MBK: Rosa
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko: Zuko
0.0.1 Bearded Dragon: Kobe
0.0.1 Fire Bellied Toad: Snoop
1.1.0 Cats: Penny and Sheldon
1.0.0 Staffy: MooMoo
I intend to live forever. So far, so good. |
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a33272
our battery charger
United Kingdom
3063 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 20:04:18
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picture might help, but usually the one with segments u push in the ones u want the timer to react too an just turn the dial to the correct time. but. are u only using a heat lamp or do u have mat too?
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1.0.0 jungle carpet python-Bumble
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serena_08
Yearling
United Kingdom
784 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 20:22:34
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| I have a mat too, but it has no stat as of yet. waiting for paypal to release my funds so I can buy one. I dont really want to use the mat until it has a stat, I got a bit paranoid at the heat coming off it after 3 days of being on! I will upload the picture so you can see the timer :) thank you! |
1.0.0 Corn: D-Bo (Amel)
1.0.0 Western Hognose: C*ntyB*ll*cks
0.1.0 MBK: Rosa
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko: Zuko
0.0.1 Bearded Dragon: Kobe
0.0.1 Fire Bellied Toad: Snoop
1.1.0 Cats: Penny and Sheldon
1.0.0 Staffy: MooMoo
I intend to live forever. So far, so good. |
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serena_08
Yearling
United Kingdom
784 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 20:27:42
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1.0.0 Corn: D-Bo (Amel)
1.0.0 Western Hognose: C*ntyB*ll*cks
0.1.0 MBK: Rosa
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko: Zuko
0.0.1 Bearded Dragon: Kobe
0.0.1 Fire Bellied Toad: Snoop
1.1.0 Cats: Penny and Sheldon
1.0.0 Staffy: MooMoo
I intend to live forever. So far, so good. |
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serena_08
Yearling
United Kingdom
784 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 20:28:46
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| Sorry about the HUGE picture |
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ScalySituation
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5292 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 20:30:04
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| if u got a lamp and mat, u rlly need a stat asap :) |
1.0.0 Butter motley corn (Sheldon)
0.1.0 Caramel Corn (Maggie)
0.1.0 Caramel motley corn (Echo)
1.0.0 Cat (Angus)
1 mealworm colony
RIP Skye x
Sleep well Sonny, Mummy loves you xx
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a33272
our battery charger
United Kingdom
3063 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 20:50:05
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what ever the heat source it needs stating as scaly said. if the room is kept pretty warm an u havnt feed for a few days it rather turn all sources off.
as for the timer pull all the blue bits out when u want the timer on then when that section gets to the big arrow it should trigger the switch on the top an flick it to the on bit. best thing it plug a desck lamp in an try it haha
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0.1.0 creamsicle corn-Marmalade
1.0.0 jungle carpet python-Bumble
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4334 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 21:45:52
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| Yeah as above, 2 heat sources and no stat is just asking for trouble even with a timer. The mat should be on a mat-stat and the light a dimmer stat. Might be easier to just ditch the light and heat off a mat. Or switch to an energy saving bulb for viewing only. |
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serena_08
Yearling
United Kingdom
784 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 22:07:11
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| Ive not used the mat since I felt it just about a week ago, and I've only had Rufus 2 week, so that is why the lamp is on :) I think I've sussed the timer now, lets see if it comes on in the morning! He has just shed this morning (complete, eye scales and tail tip too) and he seems to be happy! Don't get me wrong but he still scares the sh*t outta me when he decides to chuck his aspen everywhere when night falls...!! |
1.0.0 Corn: D-Bo (Amel)
1.0.0 Western Hognose: C*ntyB*ll*cks
0.1.0 MBK: Rosa
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko: Zuko
0.0.1 Bearded Dragon: Kobe
0.0.1 Fire Bellied Toad: Snoop
1.1.0 Cats: Penny and Sheldon
1.0.0 Staffy: MooMoo
I intend to live forever. So far, so good. |
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serena_08
Yearling
United Kingdom
784 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 22:10:33
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| And thank you for the input everyone, I will be getting a stat as soon as paypal let me transfer. And as I see that some people have issues with the Microclimate stat I have opted for the Habistat one, and then the lamp will be no more! |
1.0.0 Corn: D-Bo (Amel)
1.0.0 Western Hognose: C*ntyB*ll*cks
0.1.0 MBK: Rosa
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko: Zuko
0.0.1 Bearded Dragon: Kobe
0.0.1 Fire Bellied Toad: Snoop
1.1.0 Cats: Penny and Sheldon
1.0.0 Staffy: MooMoo
I intend to live forever. So far, so good. |
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a33272
our battery charger
United Kingdom
3063 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 22:20:37
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is it a proper heat lamp of just household bulb???
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serena_08
Yearling
United Kingdom
784 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 22:33:12
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| It's a proper heat lamp, bulb is a 40w wilkos bulb, and the 'holder' is an Exo-Terra one. It's what came with the set up from the shop. And is a reputable reptile shop so I figured they knew what was good, I just weren't there when it was all bought as it was a surprise! |
1.0.0 Corn: D-Bo (Amel)
1.0.0 Western Hognose: C*ntyB*ll*cks
0.1.0 MBK: Rosa
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko: Zuko
0.0.1 Bearded Dragon: Kobe
0.0.1 Fire Bellied Toad: Snoop
1.1.0 Cats: Penny and Sheldon
1.0.0 Staffy: MooMoo
I intend to live forever. So far, so good. |
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
5319 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 22:37:18
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Originally posted by serena_08
Ive not used the mat since I felt it just about a week ago, and I've only had Rufus 2 week, so that is why the lamp is on :) I think I've sussed the timer now, lets see if it comes on in the morning! He has just shed this morning (complete, eye scales and tail tip too) and he seems to be happy! Don't get me wrong but he still scares the poop outta me when he decides to chuck his aspen everywhere when night falls...!!
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Georgina
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2382 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 22:43:33
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| i think you would be better off, not feeding and turning all heat sources off, order a stat from surry pets it works out about 22 pounds with next day delivery. if you have a mat you do not need a heat lamp. can you upload some pics of your set up? |
1.0 western hognose (hero)
1.0 phantom reverse pin dal brindle crested gecko (goyle)
0.2 red dal red harly (sprite) 99% full pin Harley crested gecko (TuLong)
0.0.3 miomantis paykullii
0.0.3 Bombina orientalis (oriental fire bellied toad)
0.3 fancy mice (snap, crackle and pop)
1.0 yorkshire terrier (jasper)
2.1 cats (echo, shadow and pokey) |
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serena_08
Yearling
United Kingdom
784 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 22:55:00
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| Thats where I'm ordering from, it's all set up just waiting to be paid for lol. He was fed 11 days ago, all was fine but due to the shedding process he never got fed last Wed. I've not used the mat since I felt how hot it was, so in the day he just has the lamp on. I can't upload a pic now, but to describe he has a 2.5ftx1ftx1ft viv, left side has heat mat with a inch and a half of aspen layer, hide half on the mat (the mat is underneath the glass). Right side he has another hide, with some fake ivy. Then he has a big log thing and a bath around the centre... |
1.0.0 Corn: D-Bo (Amel)
1.0.0 Western Hognose: C*ntyB*ll*cks
0.1.0 MBK: Rosa
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko: Zuko
0.0.1 Bearded Dragon: Kobe
0.0.1 Fire Bellied Toad: Snoop
1.1.0 Cats: Penny and Sheldon
1.0.0 Staffy: MooMoo
I intend to live forever. So far, so good. |
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serena_08
Yearling
United Kingdom
784 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 22:57:04
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| He doesn't seem to favour any particular side either. |
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Georgina
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2382 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 23:00:10
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| there should be barely any aspen over the mat, make sure the water bowl is as far away from the heat as possible, i would suggest a hid at each end and some cardboard tubes scattered. some people have one really long hide. how long did you let him settle in for before feeding and handling? |
1.0 western hognose (hero)
1.0 phantom reverse pin dal brindle crested gecko (goyle)
0.2 red dal red harly (sprite) 99% full pin Harley crested gecko (TuLong)
0.0.3 miomantis paykullii
0.0.3 Bombina orientalis (oriental fire bellied toad)
0.3 fancy mice (snap, crackle and pop)
1.0 yorkshire terrier (jasper)
2.1 cats (echo, shadow and pokey) |
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serena_08
Yearling
United Kingdom
784 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 23:11:38
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| He scatters the aspen when he's around that area so there currently isn't a lot there, and he was handled and fed the next day, I didn't find out until after reading on here that I was to let him settle. But once he was fed he was left a few days, possibly four, then handled little, then he entered shed mode so he was left completely. He has 2 hides, one at each end, an exo-terra cave warm end and a house thing the cool. |
1.0.0 Corn: D-Bo (Amel)
1.0.0 Western Hognose: C*ntyB*ll*cks
0.1.0 MBK: Rosa
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko: Zuko
0.0.1 Bearded Dragon: Kobe
0.0.1 Fire Bellied Toad: Snoop
1.1.0 Cats: Penny and Sheldon
1.0.0 Staffy: MooMoo
I intend to live forever. So far, so good. |
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Georgina
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2382 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 23:19:37
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cool, sounds good. do you have a digital termometer?
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1.0 western hognose (hero)
1.0 phantom reverse pin dal brindle crested gecko (goyle)
0.2 red dal red harly (sprite) 99% full pin Harley crested gecko (TuLong)
0.0.3 miomantis paykullii
0.0.3 Bombina orientalis (oriental fire bellied toad)
0.3 fancy mice (snap, crackle and pop)
1.0 yorkshire terrier (jasper)
2.1 cats (echo, shadow and pokey) |
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serena_08
Yearling
United Kingdom
784 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 23:21:42
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| Sure do, didn't come with the set up but was amongst the first things I bought :) |
1.0.0 Corn: D-Bo (Amel)
1.0.0 Western Hognose: C*ntyB*ll*cks
0.1.0 MBK: Rosa
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko: Zuko
0.0.1 Bearded Dragon: Kobe
0.0.1 Fire Bellied Toad: Snoop
1.1.0 Cats: Penny and Sheldon
1.0.0 Staffy: MooMoo
I intend to live forever. So far, so good. |
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Georgina
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2382 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2012 : 23:24:48
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| gdgd i would put one at each end. when you get your stat set it at 26 and let it level out and then up it by a degree until it settles again, mine are set at around 27 but reach 28.6 and dont vary more that 1 degree x look forward to seeing the set up pics x |
1.0 western hognose (hero)
1.0 phantom reverse pin dal brindle crested gecko (goyle)
0.2 red dal red harly (sprite) 99% full pin Harley crested gecko (TuLong)
0.0.3 miomantis paykullii
0.0.3 Bombina orientalis (oriental fire bellied toad)
0.3 fancy mice (snap, crackle and pop)
1.0 yorkshire terrier (jasper)
2.1 cats (echo, shadow and pokey) |
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