INKBIRD #ITC-306t VS their other models and brands ?

[427HISS]

I see inkbird has advertised here on Reef2Reef. (advertising works)

With such a low price at $30, how does it compare to their other models and to other brands of controllers ?

If you're a owner of these inkbirds, how accurate are they and longevity ?

Great,good, bad or ugly ?

Heating Thermostat Aquarium Probe Sensor Inkbird ITC-306T Heater Temperature Controller Pre-Wired Dual Stage Timer

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DN9K7PH

 

[reeferKen]

bayite Temperature Controller with replaceable probe works great, 10 amp and 15 amp model on amazon.

 

[427HISS]

Which model # ?

Why do you prefer it and how long have you had it ?

 

[Waters]

I use Inkbird controllers in all of my reptile enclosures. I have never had one fail and they have been running for over a year.....all are easy to setup and program. Most of my enclosures are using the ITC-306T but I recently picked up one of their new Wifi controllers ITC-308 Wifi which is nice. Has all of the quality of the older controllers with the added ability to monitor and control temps through Wifi. This is a pic of the newer controller but they all look similar......if you have any questions on their programming or use let me know.

 

[ca1ore]

Both of mine failed within a year. Even replacing the probes did not fix them. Just a bit too cheap for my liking - I prefer to pay $60 for a Ranco. If you do go Inkbird, make sure to seal the probe.

 

[427HISS]

Both of mine failed within a year. Even replacing the probes did not fix them. Just a bit too cheap for my liking - I prefer to pay $60 for a Ranco. If you do go Inkbird, make sure to seal the probe.

Which Rancho model do you have ?

 

[427HISS]

An issue I just thought, these only control one heater ?

 

[ca1ore]

Which Rancho model do you have ?

This one.

http://rancoetc.com/ranco-etc-111000-000-digital-temperature-controller

I did spend the extra $1.50 to have them shrink wrap the sensor.

 

[Unholy_Rigatoni]

I use the Inkbird ITC-308 with a non-replaceable metal style probe. Others have said that this isn't suitable for use submerged and I agree, the temperature goes out of whack every week and reads high. Current offset (compared to my NIST thermometer) is now - 10 degrees Celsius ;Dead