Yes, I learned the hard way that relying on the heater without a backup method of turning it off is a bad idea...was not a fun experience.
Inkbird controller
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Yes, I learned the hard way that relying on the heater without a backup method of turning it off is a bad idea...was not a fun experience.
Yeah, I doubt there is any easy way to do that with the InkBird.
I really have no doubt that the Ranco is better. I mainly like the InkBird because it is much cheaper, and is good enough, in my opinion, when connected to heaters that have their own thermostat to be used as a backup. The only other reason I could see someone needing the InkBird over the Ranco is if they truly had a need for the heating and chilling functions.
In most cases we use the controller to either control heat or cooling. Well I'm in the aquarium hobby for quite sometime and I have been using so many different kinds of controllers. I currently using the ranco and some other one that I have went though 3 of them. One lasted less than a year but back than their weren't a lot of equipment out there so I have to keep buying the same crap. Than found ranco was available and use that for good 5-6 yrs. I'm an electrician so I hack some of the things in the ranco to made it automated to my system.
I remember seeing other Ranco models that also can be used to run chillers. I suppose reefers would potentially use both.
The 306T arrived. Just tinkered with it a bit on a table with 2 nightlights in each socket. Both came on and off like a charm based on my programming.
It's pretty simple to use if just for overheat protection. The second portion with the time setting functions on is quite complex, lol. I'm electing to keep that feature off. Only downside thus far is with the 306T. There's no hi and low alarm alerts as in the 308 model. For those who are using it. Does the 308 have this feature?
It's pretty simple to use if just for overheat protection. The second portion with the time setting functions on is quite complex, lol. I'm electing to keep that feature off. Only downside thus far is with the 306T. There's no hi and low alarm alerts as in the 308 model. For those who are using it. Does the 308 have this feature?
The official website does list this as a feature for the 306T
"Over-temperature and sensor fault alarm;"
but the 308 has
"High and low temperature alarms are available;
Over-temperature and sensor fault alarm; "
I suppose if you are using it to protect against cookouts the over temp alarm would ideally never be heard.
"Over-temperature and sensor fault alarm;"
but the 308 has
"High and low temperature alarms are available;
Over-temperature and sensor fault alarm; "
I suppose if you are using it to protect against cookouts the over temp alarm would ideally never be heard.
My 308's have a low and a high temperature alarm. I have tested both the high and low on both models and they work great. They beep rather loudly when they go off.
Perhaps 308 model is the way to go. I'll get that one on order. The hi lo alarm alerts is an added feature. Both models are similar prices anyways.
