Ranco temperature controller for your fans/heaters

[Larry M]

Now that we're coming into summer, this is a worthy thread to revive:
http://www.reefcentral.com/ubb/Archives/Archive-000002/HTML/19991109-1-000326.html

Thanks to Jim Hobbs I am using two of the Ranco controllers on my reef, they work great. It allows you to plug a fan or heater into it (single stage model) or both (dual stage model) and it will kick them on and off at a specified temperature. Very nice to not have fans and heaters fighting each other.

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Larry M

See my tanks at Northern Reef (http://www.reefcentral.com/northernreef/index.htm)

[jimhobbs]

One of the nicer things about these controllers {other than the 45.00$ price!}, is the non-metalic thermister[sensor]...Nothing to corrode in the tank...Best regards...jim


[This message has been edited by jimhobbs (edited 05-03-2000).]

[Vins Fins]

Hey Jim,

its good to be in the hvac buisness.
I use a digital themostat to control my tank.
I did have to silicone the thermocouple wire. also refrigeration solenoid valves and elect float switches work great for auto top off systems.

Vinny