Temp Controller

[Scooter90254]

Not sold on spending $1,000 on a Apex just yet.

That being said I would like to add a good temperature controller.

Any suggestions on a good stand alone temp controller?

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

Not sold on spending $1,000 on a Apex just yet.

That being said I would like to add a good temperature controller.

Any suggestions on a good stand alone temp controller?

I've used this in different versions for 30+ years, no issues. For reef keeping , diy smoker,etc...
Just coat temp sensor if not coated

Ranco

 

[pecan2phat]

I would 2nd the Ranco, bulletproof and last forever.
I've used a few on and off during the past 12 years and they still operate fine.

 

[blackizzz]

I currently use an Aqua Medic T controller twin, as basically a redundancy.

I previously had the "old version" with buttons, and it failed leaving my heater on while I was away. Luckily my tank sitter could put ice in the tank until I could get home and discover the fault.

The new one looks and feels like much higher quality, and has yet to skip a beat on me. But as with all temperature controllers, redundancy is key and I'd never rely solely on one temperature sensor.

 

[Hemmdog]

http://www.rancoetc.com/ranco-etc-111000-000-prewired-digital-temperature-controller
Ranco that comes prewired.

 

[Snoopy 67]

Ranco is well known & respected

 

[William Mumford]

Ink bird works just as good as Ranco. And is plug and play for 35 dollars. Check the accuracy of any temp controller at least weekly if not daily with a thermometer. Nothing is in this hobby should be trusted 100%.

 

[Snoopy 67]

Ink bird has been getting mixed results, I would stick with Ranco.

 

[William Mumford]

I had that issue until I set the calibration and since I have done that no issues.

 

[Saveafish]

Same ranco 15+ yrs. bullet proof and proven reliable. Its industrial grade, not hobby low end grade.

 

[Saveafish]

http://www.rancoetc.com/ranco-etc-111000-000-prewired-digital-temperature-controller
Ranco that comes prewired.

Omg same place same price from years and years ago. Great

 

[Foothill Corals]

Not sold on spending $1,000 on a Apex just yet.

That being said I would like to add a good temperature controller.

Any suggestions on a good stand alone temp controller?

FWIW I have an APEX but still use a Ranco to control my heater. I have much more faith in the Ranco.

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

Ink bird works just as good as Ranco. And is plug and play for 35 dollars. Check the accuracy of any temp controller at least weekly if not daily with a thermometer. Nothing is in this hobby should be trusted 100%.

If price is an issue start with Ink bird, then when possible go with Ranco, that's similar to many items I purchased before affording the better stuff. My thinking

 

[reeferKen]

Availability: Out of Stock - on backorder and will be dispatched once in stock.

http://www.rancoetc.com/ranco-etc-111000-000-prewired-digital-temperature-controller
Ranco that comes prewired.