Just wondering... on setting up new heaters

[lastlight]

I'd never trust the built in thermostats. I use a ranco controller but even those are more than $100.

[The Grizz]

Had a few brand new heater that would never shut off & a few that where out by more then 5*. Thinking of trying the Oddyesea Digital or the Fluval E series digital to see if there any better.

[ChefFish]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

Had a few brand new heater that would never shut off & a few that where out by more then 5*. Thinking of trying the Oddyesea Digital or the Fluval E series digital to see if there any better.

I have 2 of the E300's and love them. I haven't had a problem yet and the one in my main tank is only 0.5 different from my thermometer (digital as well).

[gregzz4]

I pre-set/calibrate all my Eheim heaters in a bucket with a trusted thermometer and a powerhead
I set them to 81F just in case the controller leaves them on for some stupid reason, and I set my controller for 79F so the heaters will always come on

[globaldesigns]

Originally Posted by lastlight

I'd never trust the built in thermostats. I use a ranco controller but even those are more than $100.

Where can I get one of these. Are they strictly for temp, with temp probe? $100 or so isn't bad.

[FitoPharmer]

I think you were reffering to these?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RANCO-ETC-11...-/200708519091

[lastlight]

Originally Posted by FitoPharmer

I think you were reffering to these?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RANCO-ETC-11...-/200708519091

I have a dual stage so it can power a chiller or fans if it gets too hot.