Heater Controller

Jerry Ebner · Nov 3, 2017

Has anyone ever tried the
Inkbird Digital Outlet Heat Temperature Controller with Day Night Control for Brewing, Aquarium, Breeding, Reptiles, Hatching, Heat Mat (No Cool Control)

This one has dual heat control or any suggestions.Thanks
Jerry

AKReef · Nov 3, 2017

I just got a JBJ True Temp. It looks similar, but only controls 1 heater and is twice the price. If all you're looking for is a simple controller, for $30 it seems like it would work and for a good price.

jda · Nov 3, 2017

Either of those are good controllers if your heaters have thermostats on them as well (Ehiem, Fluval, Finnex, etc.). If you are using titanium or another uncontrolled heating element, then I might suggest that you spend just a bit more on a Ranco.

Pivitol · Nov 3, 2017

I just got one of these earlier this week. It works great.
https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-C206...rs=10796996011&ie=UTF8&qid=1509754069&sr=8-11

Jerry Ebner · Nov 3, 2017

jda said:
Either of those are good controllers if your heaters have thermostats on them as well (Ehiem, Fluval, Finnex, etc.). If you are using titanium or another uncontrolled heating element, then I might suggest that you spend just a bit more on a Ranco.

My ehiem failed on the "on"postion

Flippers4pups · Nov 3, 2017

Jerry Ebner said:
My ehiem failed on the "on"postion

Sorry to hear that. Did you catch it before it got to warm?

lion king · Nov 4, 2017

I have this one on 2 tanks, I like because I also use fans for the summer. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015E2UFGM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

sundog101 · Nov 4, 2017

I have tried the ink bird one and I think it’s ok. However ranco is the best IMO.

5altkreep · Nov 4, 2017

I use the same one as @lion king. So far (only about 8mos) I haven't had any issues with it. I like that it controls fans as well.
Ive seen on other threads there was some concern over corrosion on the temp probe. I look at mine every water change, and probe still looks brand new. I will probably coat it with a bit of silione, just for a little peace of mind.

Jerry Ebner · Nov 4, 2017

Flippers4pups said:
Sorry to hear that. Did you catch it before it got to warm?

yes, I found my box with the heaters and a friend told me to make sure the nob for adjustment didn't get hit so I got to test that maybe its out of adjustment too

Gene Ashton · May 30, 2018

Why is ranco the best, it seems ink bird has heat and cool controls. A fan can be hooked to one and heater to the other. I don't see a cool port on the Ranco.

jda · May 30, 2018

Ranco has a dual-control unit too... or just one. Your choice.

Ranco usually lasts for decades and is used in industrial applications. I have never had one fail. The very few that you have heard about failing fail "off" which is good. Nothing else consistently fails off like these do.

If the person who got the first InkBird is still using it, then it is not yet old enough to determine if it is reliable by Ranco standards.

Jerry Ebner · May 30, 2018

I got a ink bird over 1 year old its still going strong. I got dual heater controllers wished I went with the cooling and heating option.

sundog101 · May 31, 2018

I have the ranco and inkbird. The ranco is defiantly more industrial.

Joe's Coral Reef · May 31, 2018

I used the Ranco etc-111100. It has a 0-10V output for the temperature reading. I plan to connect this into a particle micro-controller so I can view the temp from my phone.

dmolavi · Dec 4, 2018

Joe's Coral Reef said:
I used the Ranco etc-111100. It has a 0-10V output for the temperature reading. I plan to connect this into a particle micro-controller so I can view the temp from my phone.

What does your circuit board look like on the 111100? I have the one w/0 the analog out, and am wondering if all that's needed is some headers soldered to the board, or if there is more logic than that. My board looks like this, and the analog out is where the circled area is...