Temperature controller?????

[sophie68]

Hi all,:), hope you had an happy 4th!

I had an Otto temperature controller for over a year and it was working fine but it is starting to do very weird things.:(:(:(...So I think it is time to replace it....I saw that a few of you have bought controllers too. What brands did you buy? I saw that Jehmco had quite a few. I need a controller into which I could plug 2 heaters. (2 X 250 watts). Thanks!!!!
Thanks for your help!!!!:)

Sophie

[LizStreithorst]

I sure 'nuf wish I could find one to handle many heaters.

[subcooler]

I work in HVAC field & have considerable experience with this controller offered by Jehmco:
ETCI-1R

I see it often used to control $$$$$$ worth of food in freezer/refridgerator applications.
I also have seen quite a few hobbyist using them for temp. control of thier tanks.
It's reasonably priced & available with a second outlet for $7.
It's the best controller out there IMHO
Best of luck with your fish,
Rob

[sophie68]

Thanks a lot Rob!:)

~Sophie~

[-gb-]

I use the "AquaController Jr" by Neptune Systems. I've had mine for about 3 years with no problems. It controls my 2 heaters, PH setup, 4 lights & alarms.

I love it!

-Graham

[sophie68]

I work in HVAC field & have considerable experience with this controller offered by Jehmco:
ETCI-1R

I see it often used to control $$$$$$ worth of food in freezer/refridgerator applications.
I also have seen quite a few hobbyist using them for temp. control of thier tanks.
It's reasonably priced & available with a second outlet for $7.
It's the best controller out there IMHO
Best of luck with your fish,
Rob

Rob,
Just one question: with the model you gave me, can you plug in 2 heaters or do I have to buy the model above to be able to plug 2 heaters? Thanks a lot!!!

~Sophie~

[Darrell Ward]

I work in HVAC field & have considerable experience with this controller offered by Jehmco:
ETCI-1R

I see it often used to control $$$$$$ worth of food in freezer/refridgerator applications.
I also have seen quite a few hobbyist using them for temp. control of thier tanks.
It's reasonably priced & available with a second outlet for $7.
It's the best controller out there IMHO
Best of luck with your fish,
Rob

I agree. They are made by Ranco. These things work flawlessly for years. I have 3 of them. You can't buy better at any price IMO. Just call John at Jehmco and tell him you need a dual controller to plug in 2 heaters. He'll hook you up.

[sophie68]

I agree. They are made by Ranco. These things work flawlessly for years. I have 3 of them. You can't buy better at any price IMO. Just call John at Jehmco and tell him you need a dual controller to plug in 2 heaters. He'll hook you up.

Cheers! I will do just that!!!!!

~Sophie~

[alxjss]

I agree. They are made by Ranco. These things work flawlessly for years. I have 3 of them. You can't buy better at any price IMO. Just call John at Jehmco and tell him you need a dual controller to plug in 2 heaters. He'll hook you up.

I just bought two heaters and a temp controller from Jehmco. Very nice people and seems real good. Only had mine for a little over a wk and i tell u i am happy. But u must call them because they don't have all the controllers that r on their web page. But they r very nice and will hook u up for what u need!!!;)

[Ardan]

I am using 2 of the etc1-1r from Jehmco for over a yr. (2 different tanks) I plug an outlet strip into it so I can run 2 heaters (on the same tank )
I am happy with how they keep the temp constant:)
No problems


Ardan

[sophie68]

Thanks guys for all the very useful feedback. You are the best!!! But, I already knew that!;)

Sophie