Metal Man 1221
FMMAS Executive Director
looking for one with good acuracy and somthing i can set to keep my temp range within one degree or less
any one have any reccomendations?
TIA
any one have any reccomendations?
TIA
Looking for a new temp controller
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ser_renely
Active member
RKL is about the same price as the ronco and WAY more options.
I use the Ranco's in the lab. The temp differential can be set as low as 1 degree, which means the temp can drop or rise 1 degree from the set point and give you as much as a 2 degree swing. In practice I find they hold tank temps very close, often within 1 degree.
Skins
Member
I have an RKE an in no way would I ever consider trusting it for my heater function. May just be me but I have had issues with the temp probes on DA's.
Skins
Member
Thanks. I knew it was slight. I just wasn't sure what the margian was and I was too lazy to look up the specs.
patsfan1130
Premium Member
couldnt agree more. Rancos are designed for this very purpose, They control industrial heating/cooling equipment. I would never trust a reef controller to heat/cool my tanks. way too much going on. Rancos are dedicated to controlling temp. nothing else.
ser_renely
Active member
Never had an issue with my RKL...well over a year, I think.
Metal Man 1221
FMMAS Executive Director
well i was thinking about going with an aquacontroller Jr, that way its upgradable and that way i can get rid of my bulky lighting timers and monitor pH constantly
