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Old 16-08-2007, 11:51 PM
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Do you use them? Can you please post how long per day they are on if you do use them?
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Old 16-08-2007, 11:53 PM
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My Beardies UV is on for 12hrs a day

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Old 17-08-2007, 12:03 AM
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All lighting for all reps on timers for 13 hours at the min, reduced in winter
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Old 17-08-2007, 12:39 AM
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mines on for about 12.5 hrs
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Old 17-08-2007, 12:43 AM
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Old 17-08-2007, 12:43 AM
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I have had my timers for years. Great tool so you don't have to worry about the lights.
I work shifts so the lights would never be on without the timers.
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Old 17-08-2007, 03:38 AM
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i dont use timers. i just switch off the plug when its time
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i dont use timers. i just switch off the plug when its time
u gotta learn to be lazy like the rest of us and get a timer
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Old 17-08-2007, 03:48 AM
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All lighting for all reps on timers for 13 hours at the min, reduced in winter
i do the same
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Old 17-08-2007, 03:50 AM
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u gotta learn to be lazy like the rest of us and get a timer
haha rofl. i have a timer...me! and i have a back up timer! my wifes foot as it connects violently to my arse if i forget to sort them
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