Heated Bat Box Yearly Programmer
Heated Bat Box Yearly Programmer
The Nestbox Company
Couldn't load pickup availability
 |
- This accessory for the Heated Bat Box switches the heater on and off on the same dates every year.
- Easy plug and play installation.
- Switching dates are set by user.
- Converts the Heated Bat Box into a Programmable Heated Bat Box.
- No electrician required for installation.
This small accessory is designed to convert our Heated Bat Boxes into programmable heated bat boxes. It is easily installed in a few minutes and then the dates for switching the heater on or off can be set. Once set, the heater will come on and off on the same set dates every year.
Installation of the plug and play Yearly Programmer is easy, doesn't require any tools or particular expertise, and only takes a few moments. It is first connected to the Heated Bat Box (it goes inside the building next to the temperature controller in the cable going to the bat box, and simply uses the existing connectors). The current time and date then needs to be set, and the dates set for switching on and off.
The device will then switch the bat box heater on and off on the same dates every year.
The Yearly Programmer draws power for switching from the temperature controller, and it retains the time and date settings using a small internal battery. This means it does not require a separate power supply and it avoids needing additional cables. It does not need an electrician to install it. The bat box's temperature controller continues to regulate the temperature inside the bat box, and the protection against electric shock provided by the RCD plug (which is part of the Heated Bat Box) also covers the Yearly Programmer.
This accessory extends the functions of the Heated Bat Box to become a programmable heated bat box, and can be fitted to new Heated Bat Boxes, or retro-fitted to boxes already installed*. It is designed to match the simple good looks of the temperature controller and is exactly the same size as the temperature controller. It can be positioned side by side with the temperature controller, or stacked on top to save space.
The Yearly Programmer has the capability to allow up to 16 separate heating periods per year. Most applications however will only require the use of one heating period - A typical setting will be for the heater to switch on in Spring (eg 15 April), and off in Autumn (eg 1 November).
The key features of this product:
- Converts Heated Bat Box to Programmable Heated Bat Box.
- Plug and Play.
- Easy connection.
- No additional power supply required.
- Up to 16 heating periods per year.
- Matches temperature controller; fits side by side or on top of the Heated Bat Box's temperature controller.
- Users protected by the residual current circuit breaker already fitted to the temperature controller.
- Electrical installation does not require an electrician.
Specification
|
Materials |
Housing: ABS plastic. |
|
Display |
Liquid Crystal |
|
Heating Periods |
Up to 16 per year |
|
Dimensions |
Housing: Height: 55mm; Width: 95mm; Depth: 156mm; Connectors and cable extra |
|
Weight |
350g |
|
Access |
No access to internals - no user serviceable components |
|
Cable |
Approx 40cm |
|
Connectors |
4 pin shrouded connectors to match Heated Bat Box |
|
Protection |
Utilises RCD circuit breaker and mains fuse in temperature controller |
|
Power Consumption |
Less than 2W |
|
Power Supply |
Draws power for switching from temperature controller |
|
Operating Voltage |
220 to 240V AC |
|
Battery |
Time and settings retained in memory by tabbed and permanently fixed lithium ion battery; Recommend battery replacement by manufacturer every 3 years |
Please note that in Britain, all bat species and their roosts are legally protected, by both domestic and international legislation.
For more information, visit Bats and the Law available at bats.co.uk
Downloadable Data Sheets (if applicable)
Downloadable Data Sheets (if applicable)
Product Specific Delivery Details
Product Specific Delivery Details
This product ships direct from our partner, The Nestbox Company. Most products will be made to order.
For single boxes <2kg we tend to use Royal Mail 48hr Tracked service. Most other orders are shipped with DHL with the exception of barn owl boxes. The barn owl boxes are sent with Parcelforce.
For large bulk orders and the large colony bat boxes they will likely be sent on a pallet.
Currently, this item can only be delivered within the UK.
Delivery Costs
Based on the value of The Nestbox Company products to England, Wales, and Scotland
- Up to £0.99: Free Shipping
- From £1.00 to £7.50: £1.50
- From £7.51 to £16.00: £4.50
- From £16.01 to £33.00: £6.50
- From £33.01 to £66.00: £8.50
- From £66.01 to £500.00: £12.50
- From £500.01 upwards: £24.00
For delivery to any other country please contact us to arrange a quote.
In partnership with The Nestbox Company
nature first since 1996
We aim for our boxes to provide the best accommodation for wildlife and our primary concern with all our products is that they should be designed appropriately for their target species.
Our boxes replicate as far as possible the conditions which are found in natural nest and roost sites.
designed by experts
Before we design any box we consider the requirements of the proposed inhabitants through reviews of published studies and consultation with experts in their field.
Combined with our experience of designing and manufacturing boxes and customer feedback we produce what we hope are boxes which offer the best accommodation for wildlife.
During the development of our products we are grateful to have received input of various kinds from many sources including, amongst others, the RSPB, the Barn Owl Trust, the University of Warwick, ZSL London Zoo, Staffordshire University, the Bat Conservation Trust, Aston University, the People's Trust for Endangered Species, Coventry University and the British Hedgehog Preservation Society.
made in britain
We started making nest boxes in 1996 based in a shed in Herefordshire. Since then, we’ve grown in size to become one of the largest producers of roost, nest, and wildlife boxes in the UK.
The Nestbox Company is run by father and sons; Peter, Tristan and Damian.
We manufacture our products in our own rural workshops, and combine modern production technology, with traditional hand finishing.
