Using programmable electric timers for Bearded dragon lighting
Programmable electric timers (or simply electric timers) can be used to switch lighting on and off at desired times. When used with a roster, it allows better control and a more natural recreation of day-night cycles – improving the overall experience of a Bearded dragon.
Commercial electric timers come in the form of electric power socket extensions in which power consuming apparatus are plugged into. For Bearded dragons, electric timers can be used to control ultraviolet (UV) and heat lighting. The purpose of the timer-mechanism is to determine, exactly, when the apparatus should be on or off. Timer-mechanisms can be in the form of a rotating wheel representing a 24 hour period or can be digital.
Examples of commercial different electric timers that can be used to switch lights on and off.
Electric timers can be used to switch lighting and heating on in the early morning and off again late at night. This allows more freedom, but still more control for Bearded dragon keepers. Having more control, the perfect photoperiod can be programmed during each season of the year. An accepted photoperiod for summer is 14 hours light and 10 hours dark. During winter the day/nigh cycle is closer to 12 hours each. Both the lighting and heating sources are to follow the same time patterns, but each should be connected to its own electric timer.
Programmable electric timers are available from electrical, general hardware and multipurpose stores or can be bought online.
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Light adapter with clamp and rotatable head used for mounting heat or ultraviolet light bulbs. Great for creating basking spots for Bearded dragons. E27 screw-in fitting, on/off switch, 1.5m / 5ft cable,
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Digital LCD Thermometer used to measure the ambient temperature.
Digital programmable timer used to switch electrical apparatus such as lights on and off at desired times.
Light adapter with clamp and flexible head used for mounting heat or ultraviolet light bulbs. Great for creating basking spots for Bearded dragons. Flexible head. E27 screw-in fitting, on/off switch.
Light adapter with on/off switch used for mounting heat or ultraviolet light bulbs. Great for creating basking spots for Bearded dragons. E27 screw-in fitting, 2m / 6ft cable.
Digital LCD Thermometer used to measure the ambient temperature.
Size: (48 x 28.6 x 15.2)mm. Small, simple to use. Perfect for measuring the current humidity and temperature of a Bearded dragon’s enclosure. Range 10 – 99%, -50℃ to 70℃.
Diameter: 100mm / 4″. For increasing ventilation and to reduce humidity.
Size: (48 x 28.6 x 15.2)mm. Small, simple to use. Perfect for measuring the current humidity and temperature of a Bearded dragon’s enclosure. Range 10 – 99%, -50℃ to 70℃.
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