I think rhe product is definitly woth trying man. Thx for your input. Hopefully i dont have to use it to defend myself in a dark alley lol
Inkbird controller
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I think rhe product is definitly woth trying man. Thx for your input. Hopefully i dont have to use it to defend myself in a dark alley lol
So reading up that the hot and cold load is 10 amp for each up to 1100 watt. Doesn't clarify for each inkbird plug. With that being said. It may be a dumb question. Can both cold and hot be on the same time? Designating a heater per outlet if so. There's a review which stated they are never on the same time. Is it true?
No, it is not possible for both outlets to be on at the same time. This is because they both work off of a single temperature setpoint. If the temp gets lower than that setpoint, the heater turns on. If the temp gets higher than that setpoint, the heater turns off.
Also, the InkBird does have an LED indicator light to let you know if it's heating (or cooling).
As for the wattage ratings, I am pretty positive that it is rated for 1000W on the heating circuit. However, I believe the cooling circuit is rated for 1200W to operate a chiller if you use one.
Ok, I'm going to try to break down the different models the best I understand them:
306 and 306T
These models appear exactly the same to me and are the same price. They have a day and night setting so each outlet is in control of one of the settings. This is for use with incubation periods that require different temperatures between day and night. However, if used with both set up identically, it should turn on both outlets at the same time, and then be able to turn on both heaters, if one is plugged into each outlet. It is rated for a max of 10A, which comes out to be 1200W at 120V.
308 and 308S
These models are also exactly the same except the 308T comes with the longer probe. I believe that the longer probe can be used if you don't want to fully submerge the smaller probe. These units are true temperature controllers in that they have heating and cooling capabilities, and will keep the temperature steady, no matter if it's getting too warm or to cool. The probes on these units are removable and replaceable with a simple headphone jack style plug. These are also rated for 10A, which is 1200W at 120V.
310T
This unit operates the same as the 308, but has 6 period settings that allow you to program it to keep certain temperatures during certain periods. For instance, if you're brewing and need to have the temp at one setting for a few hours, then lower for a few days, and then higher for a few more days. This controller can handle up to six of those periods. It is not really useful for our aquarium use, unless you want to use it to induce breeding.
So, that's the breakdown, as I understand it. Lol
Btw, these units are actually rated for amperage, not watts. They are rated for 10A and power (watts) is calculated by amperage times voltage. So, at 240V (which this controller can handle) it can output 2400W.
306 and 306T
These models appear exactly the same to me and are the same price. They have a day and night setting so each outlet is in control of one of the settings. This is for use with incubation periods that require different temperatures between day and night. However, if used with both set up identically, it should turn on both outlets at the same time, and then be able to turn on both heaters, if one is plugged into each outlet. It is rated for a max of 10A, which comes out to be 1200W at 120V.
308 and 308S
These models are also exactly the same except the 308T comes with the longer probe. I believe that the longer probe can be used if you don't want to fully submerge the smaller probe. These units are true temperature controllers in that they have heating and cooling capabilities, and will keep the temperature steady, no matter if it's getting too warm or to cool. The probes on these units are removable and replaceable with a simple headphone jack style plug. These are also rated for 10A, which is 1200W at 120V.
310T
This unit operates the same as the 308, but has 6 period settings that allow you to program it to keep certain temperatures during certain periods. For instance, if you're brewing and need to have the temp at one setting for a few hours, then lower for a few days, and then higher for a few more days. This controller can handle up to six of those periods. It is not really useful for our aquarium use, unless you want to use it to induce breeding.
So, that's the breakdown, as I understand it. Lol
Btw, these units are actually rated for amperage, not watts. They are rated for 10A and power (watts) is calculated by amperage times voltage. So, at 240V (which this controller can handle) it can output 2400W.
Just soo we are understanding it properly the main difference between the 306 and 308 in terms of use in aquaria is the 308 has a outlet designated for cooling and either is used for that purpose or left empty and a splitter is used on the outlet designated for heating ?
That is correct. However, as I mentioned before, the guys over on SimplyDiscus had mentioned a few people having had problems with the 306. That is the only reason I got the 308. Otherwise, I would have gotten the 306. I don't remember what specific problems they had but I was basically told not to get that model. It might be issues that have been figured out and fixed though.
Love the details. Lots of informarive stuff. Would u say the 306T would be the best choice for 2 heater operation? Read somewhere it's only a 1 relay system using 2 plug outlets. Meaning 1 heater per plug. Would this work as a dual output turning on & off at same time. Thus avoiding the splitter?
308 has individual Hot and cold relay system. 306T does not. Just 1 relay for hot but 2 outlet plugs. Specs below for any here contemplating an inkbird.
306T
http://www.ink-bird.com/products-temperature-controller-itc306t.html
308
http://www.ink-bird.com/products-temperature-controller-itc308.html
If you buy the 306 and set both the "day" mode and the "night" mode to identical settings, then both outlets should operate exactly the same. Then you could plug two heaters into it, with one in each outlet and avoid the splitter.
I really think you guys are placing too much emphasis on not using a splitter cable. They are cheap and rated for way more power that the InkBird is capable of supplying. However, if you really don't want to use one, you can use the 306 to have two heating outlets.
Not exactly. From what I read on Amazon about the 306, it has two heat modes, one for each outlet. This allows you to set it up to keep something warmer during certain time throughout the day and then keep it at a lower or higher temperature for the other part of the day.
Actually, to correct comments I made earlier, I believe that only one mode will operate at a time, so you would still have to use a splitter on the 306. You would just have to operate it in single mode setting (if it has that) and leave the second mode unused.
