Heater controller recommendations

[rmorris_14]

What kind of heater controller does everyone prefer?.. we have a neotherm pro heater. I’ve seen a lot of love/hate for the inkbird on reviews. Anyone like something better? Or really like their inkbird?
Thanks!!!

 

[Eldredge]

Inkbird works great for me. I really like the one that has a high and low setting with an outlet for the heater and one for a fan. I’ve had one on two different systems for a few years with no problems.

 

[polyppal]

I only use Eheim Jager (Thermocontrol series). Though I still replace them yearly to be safe...

 

[muzikalmatt]

Inkbird works great for me. I really like the one that has a high and low setting with an outlet for the heater and one for a fan. I’ve had one on two different systems for a few years with no problems.

Same here. Big fan of Inkbirds. Paired with a reliable heater like an Eheim and they are pretty solid.

 

[Sebastiancrab]

I have a Finnex and Inkbird and like them both.

 

[Pistondog]

Inkbird driving eheimm jaegers for redundancy

 

[kingjames_dc5]

Inkbird works great for me. I really like the one that has a high and low setting with an outlet for the heater and one for a fan. I’ve had one on two different systems for a few years with no problems.

I second this. No Issue for me either. I use mine with fluval 100w heather.

 

[Crabby48]

Ranco and apex

 

[rmorris_14]

Thanks everyone!!! Those of you that use inkbird... do you have a preference in model number? I’ve heard the titanium probe doesn’t last long and requires frequent unit changes, but it more accurate. In contrast to the plastic probe that is more durable but less accurate? Thanks!

 

[dk2nt9]

Inkbird models are more for a task at hand:

• The least expensive, least cords model is only for heating, C206. I had no problems with it, but some had it melting, this is probably in Amazon reviews.
• Next is dual function model heating and cooling, 308, it has two outlets, for heater and fan. Big and has thick cables, for something like 5W betta heater for a micro tank this is overkill in a size. Also have no problems with this. Both of mine are with metal probes.
• The there is dual heater model, 306, if you keep two heaters in opposite ends of the tank.
• Some are with Wi-Fi, if you need this, some not.

 

[Uncle99]

The new Inkbird 306 WiFi dual sensor from Amazon is a great choice, IME.

The simple fact that it can controlled by smartphone I find very handy.

The “push” notifications sent to you when the controller exceeds your specific highs and lowes is good piece of mind.

The dual sensor is a redundancy safety. If one probes temp is inconsistent with the second, it turn the heaters off and sends a message.

It keeps my DT within .5 degree and keeps daily graphical charts on heating Temps every 15 minutes.

 

[rmorris_14]

Inkbird models are more for a task at hand:

• The least expensive, least cords model is only for heating, C206. I had no problems with it, but some had it melting, this is probably in Amazon reviews.
• Next is dual function model heating and cooling, 308, it has two outlets, for heater and fan. Big and has thick cables, for something like 5W betta heater for a micro tank this is overkill in a size. Also have no problems with this. Both of mine are with metal probes.
• The there is dual heater model, 306, if you keep two heaters in opposite ends of the tank.
• Some are with Wi-Fi, if you need this, some

The new Inkbird 306 WiFi dual sensor from Amazon is a great choice, IME.

The simple fact that it can controlled by smartphone I find very handy.

The “push” notifications sent to you when the controller exceeds your specific highs and lowes is good piece of mind.

The dual sensor is a redundancy safety. If one probes temp is inconsistent with the second, it turn the heaters off and sends a message.

It keeps my DT within .5 degree and keeps daily graphical charts on heating Temps every 15 minutes.

This may be a stupid question.... but here goes HAHA
Does the inkbird cut power to the heater as soon as the desired temp is reached? or only if it reaches the upper limit you set? So if I want my tank to be 78 but I set the upper limit to 79... will it cut the power to heater, when the inkbird reaches a desired temp of 78 or at 79?
Im asking because I think my heater runs a little hot. Although I have it set to 78, other gauges read the water at close to 79 or slightly above. On the Neo therm, you can either set it to 76 or 78 degrees. You can not choose 77 as an option to make up for the difference in reading (if that makes sense).

 

[BAMatter]

This may be a stupid question.... but here goes HAHA
Does the inkbird cut power to the heater as soon as the desired temp is reached? or only if it reaches the upper limit you set? So if I want my tank to be 78 but I set the upper limit to 79... will it cut the power to heater, when the inkbird reaches a desired temp of 78 or at 79?
Im asking because I think my heater runs a little hot. Although I have it set to 78, other gauges read the water at close to 79 or slightly above. On the Neo therm, you can either set it to 76 or 78 degrees. You can not choose 77 as an option to make up for the difference in reading (if that makes sense).

if T1 is 78 and T2 is 79, it will turn your heater on when it drops below 78 and off when the temp reaches 79.