That seems like a lot of watts but you do have a large tank.
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That seems like a lot of watts but you do have a large tank.
Ya I know, I am lead to believe that having larger heaters and less of them is more efficient than several smaller heaters.
I have a finnex 800w heater with a bad controller. I should be able to use this as a replacement right.
yup, jut to be sure, if you plug the heat stick into an outlet without the controller, does it get hot? (won't take long)
Yes it does. Thanks
Love these things! I built one for my SW tank and just ordered 2 more for my discus tank.
I am in the process of wiring an inkbird STC1000 controller and have a question with wiring. I plan on connecting the controller to an duplex outlet with 14 gauge wire all housed in a project box. The cord I cut to power the unit is from a 15 amp outlet strip that has 12 gauge wire. Is there electrical issues if the wire gauge doesn't match?
A 15-amp power strip that is fed by 20-gauge wire? That doesn't sound right. I wouldn't use anything smaller than 14-gauge.
Yes, no problem. Just don't put more than 1200 watts of heater on one controller, or 1000 watts to be on the safer side.
Ok thanks, I will be using 2 300 watt heaters