How accurate is the temperature? Does it stay right on 99.5?
1742053
I used it incubating pheasant eggs over 2 seasons and yes it stayed right on target (plus or minus a tenth of a degree) every time.I have great success with this machine.
1742054
Yes dead on the whole time; and when you removed the top to add water, it recovered quickly!
1742055
Not only does it seem to stay exactly on 99.5, it warms back up super-fast after you close it back up (after candling or whatever). Totally impressed with mine...bought a second one!
1742056
Last year the temp held true. But it is very hard to read the little thermometer in the unit. This year it was really hard to get the temp right. Perhaps if I found a secondary digital thermometer I might have had better luck.
1305640
It was calibrated at the factory and I have checked its accuracy with thermostat and other thermometers. I am satisfied. I wish it was a little faster.
1960199
I have this model heater in a 38 gallon Bow Front Tank and it keeps the temperature right where I want it. I would say the accuracy is a bit off. For me to achieve 75 degrees in the tank I have to set the red marker/bar fully into the 79 range. I haven't tried a larger heater since this is just fine, but maybe a larger heater might not run as long to heat up the water. Mine "does Not" stay "constantly" on with 38 gallons at 75 degrees, it does turn off.
339566
I can't vouch for the accuracy of the temperature as I have not checked it with a thermometer or anything. But, the temp reading on the unit itself only fluxuates a degree or two during use and stays rock solid when it is sitting in its cradle.
227687
I would say it is fairly accurate. I compared it to my more expensive Radio Shack and the numbers are very comparable.
994172
It is supposed to be factory set at 165 F how accurate that is is hard to tell. Let unit heat up for 30min and use a thermometer to check running temp
1406009
I have a device that reports temp on the outside with a probe and when i bought this thermostat I did not care about that feature but i kept checking just to see how accurate it was and it is always within 2 degrees from my device which is pretty good considering it is getting it from the internet. I really like this thermostat which is why i updated the threads on this purchase but rarely do on my other purchases. I am really glad i did not get the nest because of what my friend told me about his and the fights he had with his wife because he has to tell her not to change the setting cause it will learn what you do! I have a device that reports temp on the outside with a probe and when i bought this thermostat I did not care about that feature but i kept checking just to see how accurate it was and it is always within 2 degrees from my device which is pretty good considering it is getting it from the internet. I really like this thermostat which is why i updated the threads on this purchase but rarely do on my other purchases. I am really glad i did not get the nest because of what my friend told me about his and the fights he had with his wife because he has to tell her not to change the setting cause... » Read More I have a device that reports temp on the outside with a probe and when i bought this thermostat I did not care about that feature but i kept checking just to see how accurate it was and it is always within 2 degrees from my device which is pretty good considering it is getting it from the internet. I really like this thermostat which is why i updated the threads on this purchase but rarely do on my other purchases. I am really glad i did not get the nest because of what my friend told me about his and the fights he had with his wife because he has to tell her not to change the setting cause it will learn what you do! « Show Less
38897
First, you must get a digital thermometer. DO NOT trust the thermometer on this unit. Only digital thermometers are 100% accurate. You can get a cheap one here on http://amazon.com. The correct temperature should be 99.5 give or take ONE degree. Good Luck!
1962611
Mine's been running at -8 degrees for a couple of months now. It seems to be quite accurate.
1540524
Its alil off set ill put it to 98 and my temp gage shows 96 but overall its awesome
2119473
The dial reads 480 degrees at maximum. I believe the actual temperatures are higher than what is recorded on the dial.
162274
So far, it seems to stay at 400 which is where I set it. The other day, I raised the heat & when I turned it on the next time, it went right back to 400.
1044606
I didn't calibrate mine. I haven't compared it with other thermometers, but it seems to be working just fine.
2050206
Yes, I measured the temp. and it is not at all near that range. That's why I sent mine back!
1178234
Well I've never checked the temperature with anything. I usually have it set on 350 and just assume that's the temperature it's at. It cooks everything I've put in it very well at that setting that's all I can tell you.
715792
It seems pretty accurate. However, the latch is not tight on ours..the metal hook seems to large, so if that is an issue with yours that might be the culprit for fluctuating temp.
1440454
I found I had to set the temperature a few degrees higher for it to come on. I believe this is because the sensor/antenna is close to the wall. I am trying to remember how the programming works. I just have mine set at 72 round the clock. I will check when back home. But I love this unit! Nice steady heat and electric bill did not go up.