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Post by freshwater on Mar 8, 2018 9:22:49 GMT -5
I ordered one of this type also, I will just make up a short extension cord with 2 plugs on it, so I can plug both heaters in and keep the plug connection hidden behind the tank and keep the controller display visible. I want a thermostat controller for each tank, so that's why I ordered one of each to see what style I like best before ordering more.
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Post by Andre on Mar 8, 2018 10:30:22 GMT -5
I'm looking at having to build six or more of these with the tanks that i have and that's where this design falls short for me. Would like to find something that would control more than 1 tank at a time. I really like the idea and for a future display tank i will definitely be going with this project.
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Post by phish on Mar 28, 2018 18:18:12 GMT -5
What's the purpose of these controllers if you can set the temp right on the thermostat of your aquarium heater? Would you just set your aquarium heater on 88 degrees and let the controller turn the heater on and off overriding the thermostat on the heater? I guess I just don't see the point.
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Post by freshwater on Mar 29, 2018 8:58:34 GMT -5
In my case most of my tanks have 2 heaters, this controller makes both heaters cycle at the same time off and on. I can never seem to get the 2 thermostats on the heaters the exact same, always seems one heater is doing most of the work to maintain 78-80 degrees. Also with the digital display if you need to adjust your temp. up or down a couple of degrees just push the temp. up or down button, just like a house thermostat. not guessing by twisting the little knob on the heater and hopping for your desired temp. Wow 88 degrees was that just any example ?
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Post by phish on Mar 29, 2018 9:06:17 GMT -5
I used 88 as an example, but I meant to say, do you set the thermostat on the heater to MAX since you just want it to turn on when the PID controller is setting the temperature.
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Post by freshwater on Mar 29, 2018 10:09:08 GMT -5
I don't go to max, just in case of some type of failure. One thing I was worried about if the temp. probe on the controller ever got pulled out of the water in the tank it would be reading air temp. so I have the heaters set at roughly 81 degrees and the controller to turn on at 78 and off at 79
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Post by Andre on Mar 29, 2018 14:02:55 GMT -5
What's the purpose of these controllers if you can set the temp right on the thermostat of your aquarium heater? Would you just set your aquarium heater on 88 degrees and let the controller turn the heater on and off overriding the thermostat on the heater? I guess I just don't see the point. The purpose is to have a more reliable way to control the heat in your tank and also a backup if your heater decide to go inferno mode and make a soup out of your tank. The controller will prevent that by turning off your heater.
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Post by phish on Mar 29, 2018 19:13:39 GMT -5
I don't go to max, just in case of some type of failure. One thing I was worried about if the temp. probe on the controller ever got pulled out of the water in the tank it would be reading air temp. so I have the heaters set at roughly 81 degrees and the controller to turn on at 78 and off at 79 Gotcha. Makes sense. There is definitely a "cool factor" to having one of these controlling the aquarium temp. I might try it out one day after my other 100 "things to do" are completed .
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Post by phish on Mar 29, 2018 19:16:20 GMT -5
What's the purpose of these controllers if you can set the temp right on the thermostat of your aquarium heater? Would you just set your aquarium heater on 88 degrees and let the controller turn the heater on and off overriding the thermostat on the heater? I guess I just don't see the point. The purpose is to have a more reliable way to control the heat in your tank and also a backup if your heater decide to go inferno mode and make a soup out of your tank. The controller will prevent that by turning off your heater. I've only had one heater in the last 20 yrs get stuck in the "always on" mode. Luckily my tank was only at 90 deg when I noticed an no fish were harmed.
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