{"product_id":"rhino-ac-rc-1-fan-controller","title":"Rhino AC RC-1 Fan Controller – Multi-Fan Speed Controller","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThermostatic control for an AC intake and extraction pair\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRhino AC RC-1 Fan Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003etemperature-controlled, dual-fan controller\u003c\/strong\u003e for standard \u003cstrong\u003eAC fans up to 300 W each\u003c\/strong\u003e. Both fans run at full speed until the room reaches the temperature you set (20–30 °C), then drop to their own \u003cstrong\u003eminimum idle speeds\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the room keeps exchanging air without running flat out. Setting the intake idle lower than the extractor gives the \u003cstrong\u003eunderpressure (negative pressure) control\u003c\/strong\u003e printed on the front of the unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo AC fan outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e, each rated to \u003cstrong\u003e300 W\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermostatic control\u003c\/strong\u003e from 20 to 30 °C with a 2 °C switching hysteresis to stop the fans hunting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeparate minimum-speed dial for each fan\u003c\/strong\u003e (off to 100%) to hold negative pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull speed until temperature is reached\u003c\/strong\u003e, then a steady idle for continuous fresh air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard-wired temperature sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e and a sealed, wall-mounting enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStale air and heat build-up when a fan runs at one fixed speed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn AC fan on a single setting is either racing when the room is cool or struggling when the lights push the \u003cstrong\u003etemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e up. The RC-1 brings the fans up to full speed only while the room is above target and drops them to an idle that still refreshes the air, keeping \u003cstrong\u003eairflow\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ehumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e steadier and cutting fan noise for most of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug the intake and extraction fans\u003c\/strong\u003e into their outputs – check each fan draws no more than 300 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHang the temperature probe\u003c\/strong\u003e at canopy height, out of the direct path of the lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet the target temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e on the centre dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet each fan's minimum speed\u003c\/strong\u003e, keeping the intake a little below the extractor so the space stays under negative pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFan outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 (intake and extraction)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum load:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 W per fan (2 × 300 W), 1.6 A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFan type:\u003c\/strong\u003e AC (single-phase)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30 °C, hysteresis +2 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum fan speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e off to 100%, set separately for each fan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupply:\u003c\/strong\u003e 230 V, 50 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP42\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e hard-wired temperature probe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rhino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53798317555978,"sku":"ENV-RHIN-017-01","price":97.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/rhino-ac-rc-1-fan-controller-1.jpg?v=1790164077","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/rhino-ac-rc-1-fan-controller","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}