You don't need a full blown apex setup to have great temp control. I have the basic El package and my temp stays in a .5 of a degree. In the summer time my tank doesn't go higher than 1 degree than set temp( this only happened because I didn't have my Amazon 4 fan setup).I’m not happy with the histeresis of my Inkbird. Is there a better controller out there that’s not a full-on Apex setup?
Well that's terrifying.My experience with the Inkbird model. Inkbird replaced it, under warranty, but I never used it.
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Any issues with the metallic probe?I bought this wifi temp controller which has a cooling delay that I can set in increments of one minute to prevent the internal cooling relay from constantly energizing. I think you’re having the same problem since you mentioned about histeresis issue with your Inkbird. I’m happy with it and cost less than Inkbird. It has been working reliably for the past several months
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This looks interesting. Any issues with the metallic probe?I gave up on all the fancy aquarium controllers years ago for temperature. Many of them failed. You don't really need super good temperature control IME, +/- 1-2 F is more than adequate. When the last of my controllers failed a few years back I picked up one on Amazon for ~$20. It's been working well, and so cheap I have a backup one waiting.
The one below is for cooling, but I believe you can get them for heating as well.
Amazon.com : BN-LINK Digital Cooling Thermostat Controller for Cooling Device Circulation Box Fans 40-108F 8.3A 1000W : Garden & Outdoor
Amazon.com : BN-LINK Digital Cooling Thermostat Controller for Cooling Device Circulation Box Fans 40-108F 8.3A 1000W : Garden & Outdoorwww.amazon.com
Looks like they have a newer one that both heats and cools.
Any issues with the metallic probe?
Are the titanium ones supposed to be indestructible or something?I’ve used Eheim Jager for many years, Finnex titanium for a few years, and recently BRS titanium since they have been available.