Power strip that turns on/off based on temperature

[Rispa]

Are there any smart power strips that will torn on and off based on temperature? I actually would need this to work with a thermometer inside a humid environment but not submerged. I was thinking of it exists its available for aquariums or green houses.

 

[TheEngineer]

Kind of, sort of... A temperature controller for a heater is essentially just a power strip with a thermometer. I don't know of one with say 6 outlets that are all controlled at different temps.

What do you have in mind?

 

[redfishbluefish]

A Ranco or InkBird should do it. They are typically used for refrigeration units....so they work in "air."

 

[Breadman03]

Here's a Ranco that looks good. You'll want to verify the specs. Assuming I have the right product specs, it should be good for -30 to 220 degrees. Keep in mind that it is a commercial product and will require some wiring.

https://www.amazon.com/RANCO-ETC-11...65953&creativeASIN=B00EN9WYOO#customerReviews

http://rancoetc.com/ranco-etc-111000-000-digital-temperature-controller

 

[redfishbluefish]

Wiring is very easy.....google....there are youtube videos that show you exactly how to wire it up.


Here's an example:

 

[siggy]

seen this yesterday has temp and humidity https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-Temp...ler+humidity&qid=1547567791&sr=8-3&ref=sr_1_3

 

[Saveafish]

Go ranco. Better built and long proven. Heavy duty for industrial use. Inkbiry more hobby grade. If you go inkbird. Watch the probs they are cheap. Look close at the difference in the probs. And if you get the inkbird. Put heat shrink on the probe where it meets the wiring. They leak and fail there. Not ment to have the whole probe submerged

 

[Rispa]

I'm wanting to make an incubator or brooder. The good ones are all expensive. I suspect I could make one or several that are as good.

 

[Saveafish]

I'm wanting to make an incubator or brooder. The good ones are all expensive. I suspect I could make one or several that are as good.

If you google you can find controllers you have to put together. Dwyer make some too. It does take wiring them. Yes they cost. But its insurance.

 

[Huff747]

I'm wanting to make an incubator or brooder. The good ones are all expensive. I suspect I could make one or several that are as good.

Depending on what you are incubating/brooding I use to use Helix Thermostats when incubating python eggs. I like a proportional thermostat for that more than an on/off type like Ranco. I used Ranco on some of the cages and it works fine but depending on what you're incubating a proportional thermostat may be better. You can check out some of the reptile forums as used Rancos and Helix thermostats are constantly being sold.

 

[siggy]

not sure of your application but like the savefish mentioned Dwyer is a very trusted industrial brand along with Honeywell AutomationDirect.com is a source to start. But that grade of equiptment starts way over 100$
I use Allen Bradley at work, its Absolutely the best. I automated a green house for a LFS to house his KOI and pond plants in the winter and tropicials in the summer. He bought all the stuff in a kit at Costco or Sams Club Im sure there is a website .........Duuhhh..... WEED Growers store....YOU GROWING????? ;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious

 

[zoasaholic]

Wiring is very easy.....google....there are youtube videos that show you exactly how to wire it up.


Here's an example:

Hello
Wonder if this ranco temp probe can be submerged in water
The Manufacturer started none submerge temp probe