spsfreak25
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Who has any good info on these. I was given a 600w brs one and I have never used them before.
I have a apex for control. I have been told these will leach metals into the tankOther than requiring an external controller, they are a fully submersible heater. If you don't have a controller, many people use Inkbirds but I personally think they are junk (I've had two go wonky). I much prefer the IM Helios Universal controller. You'll have to check the ratings on whatever you choose to make sure they handle 600w. If you are more DIY and want an industrial level controller, then Ranco ETC series or Johnson Controls A421 are excellent choices.
Titanium is inert and insoluble in salt water so not sure what they mean. If the heater jacket failed and water intruded it, then the same metals that every heater has would potentially get in the water.I have a apex for control. I have been told these will leach metals into the tank
Last I knew BRS were pretty decent heatersI have a apex for control. I have been told these will leach metals into the tank
Other than requiring an external controller, they are a fully submersible heater. If you don't have a controller, many people use Inkbirds but I personally think they are junk (I've had two go wonky). I much prefer the IM Helios Universal controller. You'll have to check the ratings on whatever you choose to make sure they handle 600w. If you are more DIY and want an industrial level controller, then Ranco ETC series or Johnson Controls A421 are excellent choices.
Yep to all the above. You can see my Inkbird "repair" thread here:Same here I have had two ink birds go bad. I just had one go bad after a few days. I had got it very cheap and was a spare that i decided to use for my phyto system in the winter. Garbage.
10.5 F ok..
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I use my Hydros to control heaters on a few tanks but I also use a heat controller with them. This way I have double protection and it saves the outlets on the controller. I have done this with all my controllers over the years because those outlets are not made to turn on and off as much as a heater can depending on where you live. . This saves wear and tear on those outlets.
I use Baylite controllers and just purchase a Inkbrid sensor for them.. Have been cheap and reliable.
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Ranco is the best but not cheap.
Yep to all the above. You can see my Inkbird "repair" thread here:
How to repair a flaky Inkbird controller