RANCO ETC-111000 Digital Cold Temperature Control NEW
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Product features:- Does NOT include power cord
Tools and Hardware Reviews of RANCO ETC-111000 Digital Cold Temperature Control NEW
Customer Review: Requires wiring installation
Summary: 5 Stars
I want to contrast this Ranco ETC-111000 with the Lux WIN100 Heating & Cooling Programmable Outlet Thermostat.
WIRING PROJECT
This Ranco can only be installed by someone familiar with electrical wiring.
It does not come with any power input cord or any plug socket to get power out.
I cut an extension cord in two and wired the two cut ends through a cable clamp to the Ranco. So I had a plug to plug into the wall and a socket to plug my heater into. But if you're not familiar with the hot, neutral, and ground wires of a power cord, you should not attempt it. Also, it took me an hour to connect the cords. If you are familiar with electrical wiring, the wiring diagram is clear.
I found the ETC-111000-000W on the internet that is prewired with a plug and socket.
The Lux is ready to plug into the wall right out of the box.
TEMPERATURE RANGE
The Ranco's temperature set point range is -30ºF to 220ºF.
Settable differential range 1ºF to 30ºF.
The Lux temperature set point range is 45ºF to 90ºF.
Differential/swing default is 1ºF. Can be set from 1ºF to 9ºF.
TIME FUNCTIONS
The Ranco has no time functions. I tested for a delay in cool mode between turn off and turn on so the pressure on the AC compressor can go down. After the Ranco turned off, I got it to turn on again in 13 seconds by warming the probe in my hand.
The Lux can have 4 different temperature settings each day, and the weekends can be different than the weekdays. Or, it can be set to one temperature all the time.
The Lux waits 2 minutes on cool between turn off and turn on so the pressure on the AC compressor can go down.
REMOTE TEMPERATURE PROBE
The Ranco comes with an 8ft cable on the probe which can be lengthened to 400ft by splicing in more cable.
The Lux comes with a 1 inch cable on the probe.
VOLTAGE
The Ranco works on 120 or 208/240 volts.
The Lux works on 120 volts with a max load of 15 amps.
IN CASE OF ERROR
I want to illustrate the danger if a mistake is made in setting the heat/cool mode or if someone plays with the settings.
I put 2 100w light bulbs in the lower oven drawer of my oven.
I set the Ranco to 75ºF. Then I made one error: I set the Ranco to cool.
It heated up to 175ºF. I wanted to see what happens at the Ranco limit of 220ºF, so I boosted the heat with the oven's heater. When the Ranco passed 220ºF, it turned off and displayed "EP". As the temperature dropped, the Ranco displayed 220 and turned on again.
The power strip that I plugged the two 100w lights into was warped by the heat and can't be used anymore.
Ranco has addressed this problem by providing a keypad lockout switch inside the enclosure. When in locked position, the keypad is disabled.
Also, Ranco warns:
"All ETC series controls are designed as operating controls only. If
an operating control failure could result in personal
injury or loss of property, a separate safety control
and/or alarm should be installed."
I did the same test with the Lux using the Ranco probe to read the temperature because the entire Lux device was in the oven. I stopped the test at 115ºF. The Lux displayed "HI" but was still supplying power to the light bulbs.
I have no children or anyone in my house who would touch these thermostats. If I connect them to a heater, I use the low power range and use the thermostat on the heater as a backup to prevent over heating. When I connect a thermostat, I watch it go through one on-off cycle to see if it is operating correctly.
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