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Inkbird ITC 306T A Temperature Controller Review 

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Inkbird have listened to the feedback from fish keepers and have updated a unit JUST FOR US!
Let me introduce to you the Inkbird ITC-306T-A.
Dual temperature probes, aquarium safe probes, wifi connectivity with push notifications and IFTTT support. Wow...
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@jawadibrahim366
@jawadibrahim366 4 года назад
Thanks for the review Sam just got myself one. Love the channel and keep the reviews coming!
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 4 года назад
Glad you like it!!
@insanity4224
@insanity4224 4 года назад
I have the older model and love it. Alarm for peace of mind and I have it set so the temperature is always within 0.5 degree C and the alarm will go off if 1 degree C out. New one looks great!
@jonathanjordon6162
@jonathanjordon6162 2 года назад
Thanks for this Sam. Looking got a temp controller atm
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 2 года назад
No trouble at all man, these work well - like we were saying via chat though, have heard instances of people having issues with them which makes me nervous though! Always have two things keeping temperature in check I think ;)
@richardpleash9466
@richardpleash9466 4 года назад
Sam I'm heading to Cairns to live in the next few months so I'll need one of those. I'm going to set up a 72"x30"x30" from scratch once I find somewhere to live. I sold my house so I've got a few bob to spend on a new reef tank. I enjoy your reefing tips!
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 4 года назад
Sounds like fun, enjoy!!
@paulm0573
@paulm0573 Год назад
Hi Sam, just connected the Inkbird ITC 306A. Just have a couple of questions - what is the 2nd reading below the current temp reading on the unit? Also, what does “Continuous Heating Time” mean on the app? What is the recommended setting for that?
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef Год назад
temp reading below should be the current set temperature. Top reading is the actual temp from memory. Continuous heating time means you can set an alarm should your heaters remain switched on for too long (which would indicate some sort of problem). It is a fail safe should your temp probe come out of the tank and your heaters remain switched on :)
@ramsrime72
@ramsrime72 3 года назад
I got this controller to control my back up heater in my DT and the heater in my quarantine tank. When I clean out my QT the replaced water is outside the 5 degree range that triggers the E4 error message every time. do I have the wrong product to control my back up independently from the heater in my QT? the E4 message indicates there is more than a 5 degree difference between the 2 probes and that is common when I do water changes. I was under the impression you could control 2 heaters with the ITC 306A. Am I wrong? How can you control the temps of 2 separate tanks with the 2 probes this controller comes with?
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 3 года назад
Hmmm that doesn’t sound right. I’d reach out to inkbird and see what they say
@si8780
@si8780 4 года назад
Hey Sam, I bought the ITC - 308 a few months ago, whilst it does work it’s all over the place, one minute it’s at 25.5 then it will drop to 24.8 as your looking at it. So I’ve gone back to my old controller like yours. I hope you have better luck with yours.
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 4 года назад
yeah I've been watching this one for a week and it's been rock steady so far. But given the history, I will continue to watch it
@si8780
@si8780 4 года назад
Parkers Reef Ok if your happy with it that’s good enough for me, I’ve just ordered this model and I’ll give it a try.
@TheDancing0wind
@TheDancing0wind 4 года назад
is your 308's probe fully plastic? IIRC 308 come with metal probes by default. if its metal .. not great but its worse if submerge the wire part in the water - from my research while metal probes are usable their cable connector part must not get wet - once they do people get the problems you describe
@si8780
@si8780 4 года назад
Martynas Stanaitis It came with a metal probe, I did contact inkbird re the issues and they sent me a replacement plastic probe at no cost, which was great service from them. It didn’t really make any difference, the new model still has the same issue as above but not as bad.
@braveheartreefer525
@braveheartreefer525 4 года назад
Looks like a nice upgrade from the 308
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 4 года назад
they keep putting out new models!
@honestbrute9216
@honestbrute9216 4 года назад
Would have been nice to get an explanation of how it works..
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 4 года назад
I don't know the electronics, but I assume its a couple of relays, a temperature board and a esp826 chip?
@ak9381
@ak9381 Год назад
Hey Sam, did you ever get this to play nicely with if this then that? I would like to connect it up to play nicely with my AC but if you can't get it to work, I am in all sorts
@ak9381
@ak9381 Год назад
P.S. your discount code appears to have expired :-)
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef Год назад
@@ak9381 yeah the discount would have expired sorry, this video is over a year old :) I can't say I did ever get it to work with if this then that, mostly because IFTTT changed their platform and I wasn't going to pay for it :P
@AussieAquatic
@AussieAquatic 4 года назад
Great review 😄😁
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 4 года назад
Thank you!
@toddblack479
@toddblack479 4 года назад
I'm sure a read a comment from BRS saying that their heater does indeed use the inkbird controller
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 4 года назад
yeah fair enough, best not trying to hide it!
@Sativa098
@Sativa098 4 года назад
@@ParkersReef all they did was re-brand an ink bird and a schego heater and sold it for more than just buying an ink bird or a schego heater. I use the wifi ink bird with heating and cooling oi just silicon dipped the metal prob, works a treat.
@EastLondonLad2010
@EastLondonLad2010 4 года назад
Hi love the video but the unit you are showing is the 306A wifi not the 306T A? looking to get the 306T A for heating an aquarium which is not a wifi enabled unit. Got the info from ITC web site they only do 2 wifi versions.???
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 4 года назад
yeah good question - they are funny with their part numbers. I was told this was a 306TA, but perhaps it isn't? This is what I have found as options on their site: www.ink-bird.com/products-temperature-controller-itc306t.html www.ink-bird.com/products-temperature-controller-itc306A.html
@ProjectAnubisUSA
@ProjectAnubisUSA 4 года назад
Does each probe occupy each outlet independently? Can the probe be used outside water? My purpose: I want to use this for my two 3d printers with two mini ceramic heater to sustain an ambient temperature in each enclosure.
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 4 года назад
No, the probe values appear to be combined and averaged. They can be used out of water and in fact, Inkbird make a lot of other temp controllers that would likely meet your needs
@ProjectAnubisUSA
@ProjectAnubisUSA 4 года назад
Parkers Reef thanks
@thirstyrabbittanks2u191
@thirstyrabbittanks2u191 4 года назад
Great little system bro, I really need one or ten no 20 of them, if only I had coin, I’d jump on your discount code, sorry bro, but one day one day. Cheers for the top review mate.
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 4 года назад
Haha all good, I get nothing from the link - just passing on the discount :)
@thirstyrabbittanks2u191
@thirstyrabbittanks2u191 4 года назад
Oh
@Botzz28
@Botzz28 3 года назад
how do you make a shortcut to let you know what the alk of the tank is ? you should do a video on it !
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 3 года назад
hey mate, did a couple on it actually: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-si5kDnhtWMI.html and ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qy_BFzmVL7A.html
@reefsentinel3110
@reefsentinel3110 4 года назад
HI Sam, Love the video's & content, I am looking at purchasing either the ITC-306T-A & ITC-308S, I like the wifi feature of the 306 however wish to use the cooling option. Just wondering if you are able to put a fan in the 306 model and by configuring the temp setting make the 2nd outlet turn the fan on off?
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 4 года назад
Hey mate. With the 306, both outlets are wired together. If you want to control a heater and a fan with that unit you’d want a WiFi power socket that you can have the 306 signal to switch on and off. Personally, I liked the simpleness of the 308 - set and forget :)
@marcelrodriguez2067
@marcelrodriguez2067 4 года назад
The wifi on the 306 never connects on mine, says it needs 2.4ghz and idk how to deal with that.
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 4 года назад
@@marcelrodriguez2067 what model router do you have? Most have both 5ghz and 2.4ghz networks?
@lukemilne6922
@lukemilne6922 3 года назад
Thanks for the content, always a joy as if your new dream reef tank. Question on the temperature trend graph, how long does it hold/record data for?
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 3 года назад
I think it will do that for a long time, you can alter the range of the graph
@lukemilne6922
@lukemilne6922 3 года назад
@@ParkersReef legend. Keep up the updates
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 3 года назад
Cheers mate
@cmckenziemurray
@cmckenziemurray 2 года назад
Do you know if this model will allow for cooling, say, turn a fan on if it gets too hot?
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 2 года назад
this model does heating only
@skyfsa
@skyfsa 4 года назад
Maybe for regulating 2 heaters, one temp probe in the tank and the other say in sump..??🤔
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 4 года назад
your guess is as good as mine... Although I have a newer version to test now, it does heating and cooling :)
@WILLSPA50
@WILLSPA50 4 года назад
So this sucker is only for heating? Will wait for the heating and cooling version 😁
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 4 года назад
Yeah, but can do cooling via WiFi
@WILLSPA50
@WILLSPA50 4 года назад
@@ParkersReef really?? Is that with the IFTTT?
@WILLSPA50
@WILLSPA50 4 года назад
Just need a WiFi power point hey?
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 4 года назад
Correct. Although I haven’t tested it myself but will tonight
@WILLSPA50
@WILLSPA50 4 года назад
Awesome, thanks Sam. Please let me know how you go!
@TGODxRaid
@TGODxRaid 3 года назад
do houses in australia don’t have central air conditioning? is that why y’all use chillers on yalls reef tanks?
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 3 года назад
It gets pretty hot here! We do have AC, but when it’s 45c outside, even they struggle :)
@alandominiak2575
@alandominiak2575 Год назад
Trouble hooking up to Wi-Fi
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef Год назад
make sure your 5ghz and 2.4ghz are seperated
@andycx2
@andycx2 3 года назад
Can it be used to control a heater and a cooler out of the box or is it a double heater plug?
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 3 года назад
this one is double heater. They have models that will do heating and cooling though
@larryneeranat8077
@larryneeranat8077 4 года назад
The displayed number seems to be dancing around - is it always like that?
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 4 года назад
As in the value is changing or the screen looks to flicker? It looks to flicker when recorded, but to the eye it is steady :)
@Antoniogarcia-iv4hv
@Antoniogarcia-iv4hv 4 года назад
do you set your thermostat on your heater to full and let the inkbird control temp or do you still set your heater to desired temp ?
@NittanyFins
@NittanyFins 4 года назад
I currently have 2, inline heaters. Would this unit work to control both? Or, would I have to have two units to control each one?
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 4 года назад
You can plug both into it
@NittanyFins
@NittanyFins 4 года назад
@@ParkersReef Thank you...sold! LOL
@DLau95
@DLau95 4 года назад
How can I set the high nd low alarm only? And does it shut it off when alarm high is reached?
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 4 года назад
it shuts off well before high alarm, it shuts off at the desired temperature. Alarm is only if it continues to rise.
@Sativa098
@Sativa098 4 года назад
I havent been able to work IFTTT feature, just does not seem to activate? have you tested it?
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 4 года назад
Ooooh you’ve got me there, I haven’t yet. Will try now and report back
@Sativa098
@Sativa098 4 года назад
@@ParkersReef cheers. iv been trying if temp hits 29 degrees turn of lights, but never works
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 4 года назад
hmmm no good. I had a quick play but gave up, will try again on the weekend
@nickysinz3635
@nickysinz3635 2 года назад
I barely learned how it worked
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 2 года назад
What would you like to know?
@volteface69
@volteface69 4 года назад
Bien ou pas bien se produit stp ? Merci de ta réponse .
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 4 года назад
cela fonctionne bien jusqu'à présent, bien qu'il y ait un autre modèle avec chauffage et refroidissement que je suis sur le point de tester
@alexpoultney7783
@alexpoultney7783 4 года назад
Hey mate, did you manage to work out turning on the house aircon if the tank gets to hot?
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 4 года назад
I didn’t bother in the end, but it seems it would be achievable via using the ‘smart life’ app
@alexpoultney7783
@alexpoultney7783 4 года назад
Yeah I was playing around and it doesn’t have the option to turn on aircon if the high alarm goes off. Just if device is turned on or off. I’ve emailed inkbird to see if this is something that can be integrated. Thanks mate.
@richardportelli1983
@richardportelli1983 4 года назад
@@alexpoultney7783 Mate get yourself a device called a sensibo sky, Its a wifi controller for your air con. Thats how I keep my rooms below a certain temp.
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 4 года назад
Yeah I use the same :)
@alexpoultney7783
@alexpoultney7783 4 года назад
I’ve been using sensibo for years 😂 that’s what I wanted to trigger. Not from my room temp but from the tank temp.
@LordFarquaad007
@LordFarquaad007 4 года назад
Can this be configured to a cooling fan to kick in if it’s too warm?
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 4 года назад
Via WiFi yes
@kevinjames1587
@kevinjames1587 11 месяцев назад
@@ParkersReefyou mentioned wifi once in video and again here, I’m not sure why. Can you explain? I know they have a model for each, but his question is can one socket be for cooling and one for heating…hence independently controlled?
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 11 месяцев назад
It cannot be set to have one socket do cooling and the other heating (not this model anyway). But it does have the ability to control another socket via wifi
@kevinjames1587
@kevinjames1587 11 месяцев назад
@@ParkersReef so you’re saying to plug something like a smartlife outlet/socket into one of the two INKBIRD sockets?
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 11 месяцев назад
@kevinjames1587 no. These have the ability to connect to a specific wifi connector, but it is not easily accessible. If you want heating and cooling on the one device, buy the model that is made to do that out of the box
@stevieksstuff2148
@stevieksstuff2148 4 года назад
What's the best place for the 2 probes ? 1 in tank and 1 in sump as per a previous comment ? Or ?????? Where do you have yours ?
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 4 года назад
yeah that's a good question. I ended up zip tie-ing both of mine to the hose of the return pump to ensure they remain under the waters surface
@lucaskoppejan8716
@lucaskoppejan8716 3 года назад
Is it also possible for fresh water tanks?
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 3 года назад
You bet!
@lucaskoppejan8716
@lucaskoppejan8716 3 года назад
@@ParkersReef thx for the reaction! i considder to buy one!
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 3 года назад
@@lucaskoppejan8716 no problem at all!
@davidprior8849
@davidprior8849 4 месяца назад
Spent 3 hours trying to set this , no joy !! Binned , don't buy this !!
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 4 месяца назад
Sorry to hear!
@davidprior8849
@davidprior8849 4 месяца назад
@@ParkersReef That's all it was fit for !! Rubbish product, rubbish instructions, rubbish company 😑
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 4 месяца назад
@@davidprior8849 sorry to hear of your experience
@davidprior8849
@davidprior8849 4 месяца назад
@@ParkersReef How's your going ?
@ParkersReef
@ParkersReef 4 месяца назад
Mine is still working fine, although I do prefer other solutions that are available
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