BN-LINK 7 Day Heavy Duty Digital Timer
The BN-LINK 7 Day Heavy Duty Digital Timer earns a best-in-class spot for reptile and amphibian lighting by balancing flexible 7-day scheduling, a clear LCD interface, and a heavy-duty relay that reliably handles UV and heat lamp loads. It offers more programming granularity and a lower price point than industrial-focused options like Intermatic, while delivering broader feature coverage than simpler budget timers such as the Century unit.
7-day programming
Heavy-duty output
7-day programming
Heavy-duty output
Review Summary
"Users report the BN-LINK 7 Day Heavy Duty Digital Timer is reliable and highly programmable for reptile lighting schedules, with clear display and decent build quality; some long-term users note occasional programming frustration and rare unit failures. Overall it’s a popular, affordable choice for maintaining consistent day/night cycles in terrariums."
Ninja-scheduling flair
7-day digital programming for customized daily lighting schedules
Ninja-scheduling flair
7-day digital programming for customized daily lighting schedules
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The BN-LINK 7 Day Heavy Duty Digital Timer earns a best-in-class spot for reptile and amphibian lighting by balancing flexible 7-day scheduling, a clear LCD interface, and a heavy-duty relay that reliably handles UV and heat lamp loads. It offers more programming granularity and a lower price point than industrial-focused options like Intermatic, while delivering broader feature coverage than simpler budget timers such as the Century unit.
7-day programming
Heavy-duty output
Ninja-scheduling flair
7-day digital programming for customized daily lighting schedules
Heavy-duty plug-in design built for lamp and heating loads common in terrariums
7-day programming
Heavy-duty output
Ninja-scheduling flair
7-day digital programming for customized daily lighting schedules
Heavy-duty plug-in design built for lamp and heating loads common in terrariums
Woods 50015WD Outdoor Digital Timer
The Woods 50015WD stands out as the market leader for enclosures or setups that expose fixtures to humidity or occasional outdoor conditions, thanks to its weatherproof housing and dependable outdoor-rated electronics. While its programming is less intricate than BN-LINK's, its superior environmental protection reduces replacement and failure costs for vivariums with external fixtures, making it the practical choice for damp or semi-outdoor reptile installations.
Weatherproof casing
Sunrise/sunset modes
Weatherproof casing
Sunrise/sunset modes
Review Summary
"Owners find the Woods 50015WD Outdoor Digital Timer durable and weather-resistant for use with outdoor or well-ventilated terrarium setups, praising its straightforward controls; a number of users mention the programming interface can be fiddly and a few units have stopped working after extended use. It’s generally considered a solid mid-priced option."
Porch-light party
Designed for outdoor/weather-resistant use, suitable for exterior vivarium fixtures
Porch-light party
Designed for outdoor/weather-resistant use, suitable for exterior vivarium fixtures
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
The Woods 50015WD stands out as the market leader for enclosures or setups that expose fixtures to humidity or occasional outdoor conditions, thanks to its weatherproof housing and dependable outdoor-rated electronics. While its programming is less intricate than BN-LINK's, its superior environmental protection reduces replacement and failure costs for vivariums with external fixtures, making it the practical choice for damp or semi-outdoor reptile installations.
Weatherproof casing
Sunrise/sunset modes
Porch-light party
Designed for outdoor/weather-resistant use, suitable for exterior vivarium fixtures
Digital 7-day scheduling to replicate natural light cycles
Weatherproof casing
Sunrise/sunset modes
Porch-light party
Designed for outdoor/weather-resistant use, suitable for exterior vivarium fixtures
Digital 7-day scheduling to replicate natural light cycles
Century 7 Day Heavy Duty Digital Timer
The Century 7 Day Heavy Duty Digital Timer is a cost-effective choice that provides straightforward weekly programming and a rugged switch suitable for routine UV and heat lamp cycles. It sacrifices some advanced features found in BN-LINK and the reptile-centric design of Zilla to deliver one of the lowest upfront costs, making it a sensible entry-level option for hobbyists and small enclosures.
7-day reliability
High-load support
7-day reliability
High-load support
Review Summary
"The Century 7 Day Heavy Duty Digital Timer is viewed as a budget-friendly, capable timer that handles reptile lighting loads well, though long-term reviewers report inconsistent firmware quirks and occasional reliability issues. It’s functional for most hobbyists but not considered as robust as premium brands."
Old-school muscle
7-day heavy-duty digital programming with an easy-to-read display
Old-school muscle
7-day heavy-duty digital programming with an easy-to-read display
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The Century 7 Day Heavy Duty Digital Timer is a cost-effective choice that provides straightforward weekly programming and a rugged switch suitable for routine UV and heat lamp cycles. It sacrifices some advanced features found in BN-LINK and the reptile-centric design of Zilla to deliver one of the lowest upfront costs, making it a sensible entry-level option for hobbyists and small enclosures.
7-day reliability
High-load support
Old-school muscle
7-day heavy-duty digital programming with an easy-to-read display
Built to handle reptile lighting and heat loads with straightforward setup
7-day reliability
High-load support
Old-school muscle
7-day heavy-duty digital programming with an easy-to-read display
Built to handle reptile lighting and heat loads with straightforward setup
$25-40 CAD
Zilla 24/7 Digital Timer Power Center
Zilla's 24/7 Digital Timer Power Center is purpose-built for reptile keepers, combining multiple timed outlets, clear labeling for heat and UV components, and protective features that simplify managing complex lighting schedules. Although typically more expensive up front than single-outlet timers, it reduces clutter and the need for multiple devices—offering a technical and financial advantage for dedicated terrariums and multi-lamp setups compared with generic timers.
Continuous 24/7 control
Multi-outlet hub
Continuous 24/7 control
Multi-outlet hub
Review Summary
"Zilla’s 24/7 Digital Timer Power Center is favored by reptile keepers for its creature-focused layout and multiple outlets, providing convenient, centralized control of lights and accessories; some users note build quality and short cord length complaints after extended use. Overall it reliably simplifies terrarium power management."
Reptile-friendly flair
Multi-outlet power center with an integrated 24/7 digital timer for coordinated lighting
Reptile-friendly flair
Multi-outlet power center with an integrated 24/7 digital timer for coordinated lighting
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
Zilla's 24/7 Digital Timer Power Center is purpose-built for reptile keepers, combining multiple timed outlets, clear labeling for heat and UV components, and protective features that simplify managing complex lighting schedules. Although typically more expensive up front than single-outlet timers, it reduces clutter and the need for multiple devices—offering a technical and financial advantage for dedicated terrariums and multi-lamp setups compared with generic timers.
Continuous 24/7 control
Multi-outlet hub
Reptile-friendly flair
Multi-outlet power center with an integrated 24/7 digital timer for coordinated lighting
Designed specifically for terrarium setups to simplify powering lights and accessories
Continuous 24/7 control
Multi-outlet hub
Reptile-friendly flair
Multi-outlet power center with an integrated 24/7 digital timer for coordinated lighting
Designed specifically for terrarium setups to simplify powering lights and accessories
Intermatic TN311 Heavy Duty Timer
The Intermatic TN311 is the market leader for durability and industrial-grade reliability, prized for long-term, continuous operation in demanding reptile and amphibian lighting applications and commercial breeding setups. Its higher initial cost is offset by robust construction, strong load-handling capability, and a track record of low failure rates, making it the go-to choice when uptime and safety are prioritized over the cheapest purchase price.
Industrial-grade build
Mechanical simplicity
Industrial-grade build
Mechanical simplicity
Review Summary
"The Intermatic TN311 Heavy Duty Timer is widely praised for its professional-grade durability and rock-solid reliability over long periods, handling high-wattage reptile lighting without issues; reviewers also appreciate its simple, robust mechanical design though it has fewer programming bells and whistles. It’s commonly recommended for long-term, heavy-duty use."
Back-to-basics grit
Industrial-grade heavy-duty design built for continuous, dependable operation
Back-to-basics grit
Industrial-grade heavy-duty design built for continuous, dependable operation
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
The Intermatic TN311 is the market leader for durability and industrial-grade reliability, prized for long-term, continuous operation in demanding reptile and amphibian lighting applications and commercial breeding setups. Its higher initial cost is offset by robust construction, strong load-handling capability, and a track record of low failure rates, making it the go-to choice when uptime and safety are prioritized over the cheapest purchase price.
Industrial-grade build
Mechanical simplicity
Back-to-basics grit
Industrial-grade heavy-duty design built for continuous, dependable operation
Simple programming and manual override for repeatable lighting cycles
Industrial-grade build
Mechanical simplicity
Back-to-basics grit
Industrial-grade heavy-duty design built for continuous, dependable operation
Simple programming and manual override for repeatable lighting cycles