I feel like I am either an idiot or using the wrong search terms because this has to have been asked before.
In setting the temp controller settings… Temp threshold is the temperature you want the tank set at correct, say 78.
What is hysteresis? I have an understanding of what the term is but am having trouble comprehending what kind of number I would apply to that understanding. I’m also further confused because the little search results I’ve found are for other controllers and apparently use a time for hysteresis rather than a temperature.
lastly what is the consensus on the reliability of using pi as a temp controller? I’ve read differing points of view. I have two sensors and two heaters. I planned on setting heater 1 slightly higher than planned. Say 81, and letting reef pi controller it. Then I was going to leave heater two set just below where I have reef pi set at as a low backup.
In setting the temp controller settings… Temp threshold is the temperature you want the tank set at correct, say 78.
What is hysteresis? I have an understanding of what the term is but am having trouble comprehending what kind of number I would apply to that understanding. I’m also further confused because the little search results I’ve found are for other controllers and apparently use a time for hysteresis rather than a temperature.
lastly what is the consensus on the reliability of using pi as a temp controller? I’ve read differing points of view. I have two sensors and two heaters. I planned on setting heater 1 slightly higher than planned. Say 81, and letting reef pi controller it. Then I was going to leave heater two set just below where I have reef pi set at as a low backup.