BN-LINK 8 Outlet Surge Protector with Mechanical Timer (4 Outlets Timed, 4 Outlets Always On) - White

Absolutely a game-changer for me.I've a multitude of exotic plants which use, you guessed it, a multitude of grow lights. I've always used the manual timers which are great, but they only accept a single cord. Plus, the size was small but shaped in that it covered the other outlet on the wall making it unusable, so space was an issue.This device allows me to use all of my lights(in the nearby area at least) with just one timer. Additionally, for the four outlets that are always on? I have 'regular' lamps, heating pads, et cetera that need no timer, so perfect. More pros: the cord for the device to plug in is very long, which is convenient for saving space. Cons? None! Aside from wishing I had one years ago when I was running three large and elaborate(filters, heaters, air pumps, lights and so forth) aquariums, hahaha.I'd seen a couple of reviews where people struggled to understand how setting the timer was accomplished. No judgement, but I found doing so to be very simple and it only took about thirty seconds to adjust to my on-off cycle. Additionally, the instructions provided clarified any potential questions immediately.This device is surprisingly inexpensive(I'd have paid forty bucks for it), easy to set up, can be used for a variety of purposes, very quiet(to the point where I had to check and see if the timer wheel was even moving), AND it only plugs into one outlet so that the other on the wall is free to use for whatever you desire.Five stars, baby. When I'm eventually able to move to somewhere again that has the space for all of my horticultural collection and various critters? I reckon I'll be using three of these.

I purchased two of these as timers for my plant lights and they worked perfectly. I needed to connect more than two lights to them, plus regular ‘always on’ appliances. These were the only surge protectors that were capable of plugging more than two items that needed timers. I purchased a third one for another bank of lights but the timing function did not work correctly so it’s going back. I have not had them all for very long so I can’t speak to their longevity but for now I’m very happy with them.

Love it! Very confusing at first to set up, lightweight and honestly I had no trouble other then the issue with the cycle of it not turning off/on. Which I fixed. The plugs are good but just like any other outlet but this one takes up abit more space because it’s hard to cable manage it

UPDATE: I bought my first one of these in May 2016; right around one year later it started making a really annoying constant clicking/grinding sound. It still works fine, just produces a very annoying noise. I noted in my original review that it made a soft sound before that most people didn't seem to hear at all; that sound is now a loud clicking that everybody in the room can definitely hear. The unit's in my bedroom so it's not a huge problem, but I probably do need to replace it; I have my computer desk in there and when I do any real amount of work in that room the noise gets pretty irritating if I don't drown the sound out with music or something. That was an older model, and this unit has since been updated; I ordered a second one in December 2016, and that one has labels on the lights so you know which side are the timed outlets, which is a great change. I also haven't had any trouble with that one suddenly making any sounds or anything else like that, but it hasn't been running as long, and it does make the same faint noise, so I'm a bit worried it'll eventually get loud, too. I think the problem is that the actual timing mechanism is manual, so it ticks faintly like a manual clock arm. I might look for a unit that has a digital control instead, to see if that works a bit better. Both of my units are controlling lights and misters for gecko enclosures, but are not placed where they can be exposed to moisture or anything else that might cause them problems, and only a maximum of half the plugs on any one unit are in use (I have gecko tanks in two separate locations in my house). I do still like these overall, but I wish the one hadn't had problems after only a year.ORIGINAL REVIEW: Using this for controlling lights/mister on a gecko terrarium and I'm loving it so far. (The mister is on its own independent built-in timer also, so the power strip is mostly controlling the lights.) I did have to read the instructions to figure out how to set the timer, but it wasn't too tough, and the included instructions are good.Here's what I especially love about this particular model, as opposed to the other outlet timer I have to control my other gecko terrarium devices:* Has a extension cable and you can wall-mount it. My other one is a small unit that plugs right into the outlet, and it's much more difficult to get to and reset, especially since it has a digital screen you have to be looking at pretty much dead on. This one I was able to mount at a nice height right on the wall, and since it's white against a white wall it's not very noticeable at all. (A similar one designed specifically for use with reptile equipment is incredibly bright green, so I like this option a lot better.)* Has both timed and untimed strips. I have this mounted next to the bookshelf my two smaller gecko enclosures are sitting on, and I can also plug in electronics to sit on my desk nearby, and some lamps I've mounted to the bookshelf itself (for the shelves that have actual books :D). So it's good for a lot of different things, not just the one or two devices you might want on a timer.* If you happen to not have anything you need timed at the moment, you can flip a switch on the side to turn the timed outlets to just be on and boom, you've got a regular power strip. This would be great for like if you're going away on vacation for awhile and want to plug some of your lamps into a timer to make it look like people are still coming and going to deter burglars. Just set up your lamps and whatnot for the timer, then when you get home, flick the switch to "constantly on" again and control your lamps manually. It'll also allow you to just turn your devices on the timer side on without having to reset your timer or anything, and then be able to flick it right back into timed mode. Really handy.* Seriously though the timer features are great for SO MANY THINGS. I would've loved to have this when I owned a fishtank.... put the filter in the always-on side, control the lights with the timer, etc. Would be awesome for controlling indoor grow lights for your herb garden or anything really where you might want to control lights specifically to a daylight cycle. I keep an odd schedule sometimes and this has been GREAT for giving my pet geckos a really consistent day/night lighting cycle.Cons:* Makes a very soft sound when it's turned on. This might not be a problem for everybody, several people I've asked can't even hear it, but when it's really quiet at night it can bug me a little because it's audible. Definitely wouldn't want to have it right next to my bed or anything. I'm super sensitive to electronic noises though, I can also hear the power packs on my phone and bedside clock making faint whining sounds a lot of the time and it's not awesome. But I don't know that there's anything the manufacturers can do about that either, and there's a good chance you won't ever even be able to hear it, so.* Wish it had actual labels beneath the lights to remind me which side is timed and which is untimed, because I always forget, but it's an easy fix; I just made my own with a labelwriter and slapped them on there, there's a nice space for it. (Update: The company has since revamped this power strip a little, and it now has labels for which side are the timed plugs, just as you see now in the updated pictures. Awesome.)* All four timed plugs run off a single timer, so if you need varying timed schedules, this won't work unless some of the stuff you're plugging in has its own timer.For me the pros REALLY outweigh the cons with this one; I absolutely love it and couldn't be happier with it. I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest review, but I actually use my products before reviewing them and I'm pretty religious about coming back to update my reviews if I experience any problems or anything down the line.

I had this item for Christmas lights and it worked great for a month, and strangely the timer function stopped working, but the power strip still did. I contacted customer support and heard back very quickly. They offered a few tips to try and fix the issue, but once that did not work, they were quick to get my address and sent me a new one. It should be here soon. I will comment more if I have more issues. Great customer service. I just hope the new one works.

Very good product

Works great and is easy to set up