Best heater controller?

[xenon]

I am not interested in Apex, ReefKeepers, etc..

I just need a reliable heater controller that can accept a 1,000w heater for a 600G system.

I am currently using the JBJ TrueTemp but its flakey.

 

[jason2459]

Ranco

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

+++

 

[reefwiser]

Ranco industrial unit used all over the world.

 

[Jayar]

This is the one I use.

I chose the option to add the power strip, as I run multiple heaters.

http://www.etcsupply.com/ranco-etc111000000-prewired-digital-temperature-controller-p-87.html

 

[jason2459]

Coat the temp probe in aquarium safe silicone

 

[Bent]

Ranco

 

[shifty51008]

Another one for ranco

 

[laga77]

Coat the temp probe in aquarium safe silicone

I used two part epoxy.

 

[wcharon]

What is the function to coat the probe??? I also heard to coat it with shrink rubber for electronics.

 

[Bent]

What is the function to coat the probe??? I also heard to coat it with shrink rubber for electronics.

The probe on the ranco is not waterproof.

That's what I did. I crimped the end of some shrink wrap and sealed it that way.

 

[wcharon]

The probe on the ranco is not waterproof.

That's what I did. I crimped the end of some shrink wrap and sealed it that way.

Great. Thanks for the explanation.

 

[xenon]

Thanks for the replies.

Im just not sure I am comfortable using a piece of equipment in a way it was not designed for.

Having to modify the probe is not something I am comfortable doing. This is for a reef shop so if anything happened, i doubt the insurance company would be happy.

 

[jason2459]

Thanks for the replies.

Im just not sure I am comfortable using a piece of equipment in a way it was not designed for.

Having to modify the probe is not something I am comfortable doing. This is for a reef shop so if anything happened, i doubt the insurance company would be happy.

It's supported by Ranco and recommended by them. They will even install it which will make the insurance company happy. If there happens to be a fault in the application the blame can be placed on ETC

http://www.etcsupply.com/thermal-well-for-aquariums-clear-pvc-heat-shrink-tubing-p-150.html

 

[shifty51008]

They used to have titamium probes they would use if people asked for them. Thats what i have on mine, been good for 8 years

 

[Bent]

Thanks for the replies.

Im just not sure I am comfortable using a piece of equipment in a way it was not designed for.

Having to modify the probe is not something I am comfortable doing. This is for a reef shop so if anything happened, i doubt the insurance company would be happy.

It's a temperature controller...how is that not what it's designed for?

 

[Tarawa]

I'm using an STC-1000 for mine.

http://www.amazon.com/Digital-All-purpose-Temperature-Controller-STC-1000/dp/B00862G3TQ

 

[shifty51008]

I'm using an STC-1000 for mine.

http://www.amazon.com/Digital-All-purpose-Temperature-Controller-STC-1000/dp/B00862G3TQ

I use them on my fry tanks but dont trust them enough on my main tank, ive already had one go bad in 2 months.

 

[tlc]

aqualogic controller. already wired and designed for saltwater use.