Ranco Temp Controller Set Up

[makeme1098]

i just got my Ranco Temp Controller and I'm not too sure how to set it up.
The sensor portion is like 6ft long. Can I just put the 1 ft portion in the water leave the rest out? or do I need to buy simething extra to connect to the sensor line? Please help.

 

[loohunter]

just put the sensor portion in the water and you should be good

 

[makeme1098]

thanks for your help. So I can just put 1 ft of sensor portion in the water and leave the other 5 ft out?

 

[Scooterman]

you just need to put the sensor into the water, couple inches at most. post a pick?

 

[makeme1098]

you just need to put the sensor into the water, couple inches at most. post a pick?

I think the sensor cable is the covered portion.

 

[Scooterman]

I'd go with about 4" into the water, my Ranco has a titanium sensor so it is shorter. That should be fine, try it out a few days & see how well it works like that!
You can call or e-mail them if you want, I know they will get back to you!

 

[makeme1098]

Ok, thanks!! I will give it a shot and see.

 

[Scooterman]

They make them that long in case you want or need to go deeper, 6 -8 inches would also be fine but probably not necessary, whatever fits your tank.

 

[loohunter]

yeah that picture was not what i expected mine is like 2 inches but scooty is probaly right test it over the course of a few days adding a little more in the water and see if it makes a significant difference

 

[Brenden]

Only needs a few inches in the water. Never had a issue.

 

[danno14]

The consensus is correct.... here's the rest of setup-
http://www.rancoetc.com/pdf/ranco_etc_instructions.pdf

 

[makeme1098]

Ok, I put about 1ft in the water set at 77 with 3 diff. cooling mode. The fan turned on as soon as I set the controller because the water temp was 80. The fan is still running at temp 78. We will see if the fan turns off at 77.

 

[DonW]

yeah that picture was not what i expected mine is like 2 inches but scooty is probaly right test it over the course of a few days adding a little more in the water and see if it makes a significant difference

:lol: It really is only about 2" long. That black stuff is a "waterproofer" shell that the vendor installs before shipping them out.

Remember to keep the excess away from ballast.

Don

 

[makeme1098]

:lol: It really is only about 2" long. That black stuff is a "waterproofer" shell that the vendor installs before shipping them out.

Remember to keep the excess away from ballast.

Don

Thanks, I mounted it right next to JBC ATO box and Aqualifter pump on the out side of the stand.

 

[loohunter]

:lol: It really is only about 2" long. That black stuff is a "waterproofer" shell that the vendor installs before shipping them out.

Remember to keep the excess away from ballast.

Don

its not nice to laugh at people don

 

[Brenden]

at 77 with 3 diff. cooling mode.

What you mean by 3 diff cooling mode.