Heater/temperature controllers

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
I went the reefkeeper lite route as well. I've purchased an additional module for it, but I have it controlling the heater, lights, monitoring pH and controlling CO2 injection based off pH levels plus an ATO. It really is pretty awesome.
 
You can get the Ranco on EBay for $43 and change delivered if you don't mind wiring it yourself.
 
One thing I've learned the hard way is Do Not go cheap on Heaters or any heating elements, even UV sterilizers...Cheap and non-reputable brands are a disaster waiting to happen.
 
What Ranco model are you all using? Can you post a pic of your setup?

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Controller is mounted on the outside of my sump room so I can see it every time I come in from the garage.
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Power and thermo probe cable is run in through the back and then the switched power is run back to the outlet that I plug the titanium heaters into that are in the sump.
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And yes it is all GFCI protected.

The outlet on the left powers my return sump pump and can be shut off with a switch in the stand under the tank for feeding. The outlet on the right is where the Ranco/Heaters are plugged in.
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