Ranco controller...is this the one I need for my heaters?

cato · 11/28/2007, 07:57 PM

Is this the Ranco I need to control my heaters?? Why so inexpensive?? Thanks. http://www.allthermal.com/Merchant2/...roduct_Count=3

Paulairduck · 11/28/2007, 08:21 PM

The ranco controllers are the best and I use them on my heaters and chillers. I dont think that one is meant for aquariums, you need a water proof temp probe on the end of the controller.

If you think that price is expensive, look @ the ones made for aquariums and they are double that price!!!

mr pink floyd · 11/28/2007, 08:24 PM

thats the one, it even says for aquariums and hydrophonics

ive never seen one for under 90, good find!

Paulairduck · 11/29/2007, 12:21 AM

I have four of these units and the sensor look's different, if this one works that is an awesome deal, I hope somebody will reply, that has used this type of ranco before.

allengy · 11/29/2007, 12:43 AM

The one shown in the link is a single stage controller. Their dual stage model is $99. That's still pretty cheap.

cato · 11/29/2007, 07:56 AM

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Originally posted by allengy
The one shown in the link is a single stage controller. Their dual stage model is $99. That's still pretty cheap.

I agree it's pretty cheap. That's why I was wondering if it was the correct one cause I expected it to be more expensive. I have a feeling it's not prewired.

SPStoner · 11/29/2007, 08:30 AM

I just bought that same model, in prewired version, for $74.99 plus shipping. Got it here:

http://www.rancoetc.com/

Haven't had time to hook it up yet, but will post back after I do. It is most definitely aquarium safe, as I confirmed with both the vendor and others. Just looking at it, the probe is sealed with epoxy like material, so should be cool.

FWIW, the pre wired version comes with some seriously heavy duty wiring.

cato · 11/29/2007, 11:20 AM

Anyone ever wire one of these themselves? How tough is it??

tgreene · 11/29/2007, 12:07 PM

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Originally posted by chirocato
Anyone ever wire one of these themselves? How tough is it??

Mine took me all of 2 minutes to wire it up... It took longer to take the screws out to gain access to the guts.

-Tim

cato · 11/29/2007, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tgreene
Mine took me all of 2 minutes to wire it up... It took longer to take the screws out to gain access to the guts.

-Tim

Nice. Thanks Tim.

11/28/2007, 07:57 PM	#1
cato New England Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CT Posts: 5,450	Ranco controller...is this the one I need for my heaters? Is this the Ranco I need to control my heaters?? Why so inexpensive?? Thanks. http://www.allthermal.com/Merchant2/...roduct_Count=3 __________________ -Cato I swear it's an illness... Current Tank Info: On Hiatus

11/29/2007, 08:30 AM	#7
SPStoner Team RC Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Blacksburg, VA, but born and raised in Cleveland, OH Posts: 1,996	I just bought that same model, in prewired version, for $74.99 plus shipping. Got it here: http://www.rancoetc.com/ Haven't had time to hook it up yet, but will post back after I do. It is most definitely aquarium safe, as I confirmed with both the vendor and others. Just looking at it, the probe is sealed with epoxy like material, so should be cool. FWIW, the pre wired version comes with some seriously heavy duty wiring. __________________ "Baseball is 90% mental...The other half is physical."- Yogi Berra Going on 31 years in this crazy hobby. Current Tank Info: 70 Marineland cube, 34 gallon Red Sea Max, 6 gallon Nano

11/29/2007, 11:20 AM	#8
cato New England Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CT Posts: 5,450	Anyone ever wire one of these themselves? How tough is it?? __________________ -Cato I swear it's an illness... Current Tank Info: On Hiatus

11/28/2007, 08:21 PM	#2
Paulairduck I LOVE FREE FRAGS!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chino Hills Posts: 2,909	The ranco controllers are the best and I use them on my heaters and chillers. I dont think that one is meant for aquariums, you need a water proof temp probe on the end of the controller. If you think that price is expensive, look @ the ones made for aquariums and they are double that price!!!

11/28/2007, 08:24 PM	#3
mr pink floyd Moved On Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: west hartford, CT Posts: 3,480	thats the one, it even says for aquariums and hydrophonics ive never seen one for under 90, good find!

11/29/2007, 12:21 AM	#4
Paulairduck I LOVE FREE FRAGS!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chino Hills Posts: 2,909	I have four of these units and the sensor look's different, if this one works that is an awesome deal, I hope somebody will reply, that has used this type of ranco before.

11/29/2007, 12:43 AM	#5
allengy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: N. Calif Posts: 56	The one shown in the link is a single stage controller. Their dual stage model is $99. That's still pretty cheap.