ranco controller

[dahenley]

Which model of ranco controllers are saltwater safe and can be used for controlling a Chiller?

(i ask about saltwater safe because i dont want a copper probe or lead, and dont want the probe to oxidize or corrode.
thanks)

 

[Orcrone]

I believe all their controllers are fine. You will just have to put a shrink wrap tube around any part of the probe that will be submerged.

 

[dahenley]

Why shrink wrap? I thought they had titanium probes on some so that wouldn't be necessary.

 

[Orcrone]

If they do I'm not aware of it. But I don't have a lot of experience with them. I purchased mine from ETC Supply. You can just buy the controller, or they can prewire it and/or put shrink wrap on the temperature probe. I was very happy with their customer service; very responsive to my e-mails.

 

[BuckeyeTodd]

I am no expert either, but for saltwater use you want the coated probe. At least when I was shopping there wasn't a stock reef safe one. Bought mine used six months ago and has worked flawlessly. If you get the dual stage it can control your total temp control(heating and cooling)

 

[shifty51008]

you have to ask for the titanium probe upgrade, they don't come standard on them. I beleive marine depot has them.