Temperature sensor and alarm

[MattPLaw]

Hello All!
I have a redsea max e170, which is a 37gal display with 6gal sump all in one unit. I have it all kitted out and running beautifully,but I am worried about pump failures.
I have had the tank for 6 months, but the tank has been run for about 2 years.
I have a lot of money and more importantly, emotion invested in the tank and I am worried about equipment failure.
I have a redsea 90 light that let's me know if there is a power outage, but nothing to let me know if the tank is over heating. My understanding is that if a pump dies it will likely heat the tank up.

I am looking for some type of device that can do at least one of two things.
1) send a notification to my phone if the tank over heats.
2) cut power to certain equipment if the tank overheats.

Does anyone know of anything like that?
Also any suggestions for failure proofing my tank would be greatly apequipment.

We will be taking a 18 day vacation at the end of September during which time someone will be coming to feed the fish, but they won't really know what to look for with the equipment.

Thank you all!

 

[FUNGI]

Amazon product ASIN B07X1JT372

 

[FUNGI]

 

[FUNGI]

only works with 2.4ghz WIFI, so you might need to get an older 2.4g router......

"Pair the aquarium temperature controller with your phone via 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, the device will alarm if there are exceptions. And all exceptions will be updated to the INKBIRD APP, the INKBIRD app will push notifications to remind you."

 

[exnisstech]

only works with 2.4ghz WIFI, so you might need to get an older 2.4g router......

"Pair the aquarium temperature controller with your phone via 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, the device will alarm if there are exceptions. And all exceptions will be updated to the INKBIRD APP, the INKBIRD app will push notifications to remind you."

^This^ is what I've been using.
I only have 2.4ghz wifi :face-with-hand-over-mouth:

 

[exnisstech]

Also if you have heaters with built in temp control you can set them a degree or 2 higher than the inkbird controller for a bit oof redundancy.

 

[FUNGI]

Lucky.......I had to buy 2.4g for Inkbord and SYNA G.....

 

[FUNGI]

There is also this one, but its sensor/alarm only......no power options for heater/cooling fan.....just alarm
$39...amazon.....
but my $$$ is on the Inkbird.....

 

[FUNGI]

oh oh......just saw OP's user name.....
better put this in LOL....
“The use of brand names and/or any mention or listing of specific commercial products or services herein is solely for educational purposes and does not imply endorsement by Poster, nor discrimination against similar brands, products or services not mentioned.”

:face-with-tongue:

 

[MattPLaw]

oh oh......just saw OP's user name.....
better put this in LOL....
“The use of brand names and/or any mention or listing of specific commercial products or services herein is solely for educational purposes and does not imply endorsement by Poster, nor discrimination against similar brands, products or services not mentioned.”

:face-with-tongue:

Lol Law as my last name.
Thanks for the advice! This looks like a good product.

 

[FUNGI]

Its a good, time tested across various industries product....add a fan to the Cooling outlet and you are all set....

 

[Solo McReefer]

As Fungi wrote

Get the Inkbird

The alarm will definitely get your attention

I found that out when my AC went down 7/4

 

[KrisReef]

My inkbird with 2 temperature probes started alarming because one of them (or something in the bird) wasn't working properly and it alarmed and shut down so no heaters were working.

I am not sure why a pump going off would heat up the tank? I do run a pump to run the chiller, but I have not had a pump "burn up" and raise the tank temps by failure? So, Not certain what the OP is trying to address?

I have been on vacations and the last thing I recommend before going on vacation is setting up new equipment a few days before you leave. I also recommend that you have someone who can repair the system if something does fail while you are gone having fun. A lot of things can go wrong and just having someone to feed the tank isn't going to work if the tank needs real help. Nothing better than having someone who can save your reef if something goes wrong while you are out of reach.

A local reefer, a lfs, or a tank maintenance company that can respond if the feeder discovers a problem can save your vacation if IT hits the fanworm.