Room controllers, Sentinel CHHC-1 Vs. C.A.P XGC-1e Who is the winner?

Sentinel CHHC-1 or C.A.P. XGC-1e or OTHER?, if other post up why

  • Sentinel CHHC-1

    Votes: 8 66.7%
  • C.A.P. XGC-1e

    Votes: 4 33.3%
  • OTHER, please post up as to why

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Total voters
    12

scotthmt

Active Member
What do you guys have to say about these two controllers?


CAP CONTROLLER, LINK HAS INFO
http://cgi.ebay.com/CAP-XGC-1e-Extreme-Greenhouse-Controller-CO2-Monitor_W0QQitemZ350254819889QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090920?IMSfp=TL090920161003r2825


Sentinel Controller, LINK HAS INFO
http://cgi.ebay.com/SENTINEL-CHHC-1-TOTAL-ENVIRONMENTAL-CONTROLLER-RH-CO2_W0QQitemZ320429243311QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4a9b123baf

I am torn on which one to get, first I was set in the sentinel, then I wanted the C.A.P.

I believe both of these have built in CO2 PPM monitors and control a co2 tank/generator, also control temp and humidity, I believe. So the question is, which one would you go with and why?

Also, if you have no experience with either or these but have another controller that you've used or know someone that used it and seen it in action personally, post up and tell what it is and what benefits etc etc.

Also, I am still open to other options on other controllers, but the one requirement i need is that it has a built in PPM monitor, can control temp and humity aswell as a CO2 tank/Generator.


So what say you???

Thanks again ROLLitUPer's!
 

Archie22

Active Member
On the link of the sentinel it doesn't say in the specs about TDS measurement range. It just says Co2 range. ???
 

GrowFoSho

Member
I bought the C.A.P. XGC-1e directly from Discount Hydroponics warehouse. They told me it was in stock... until I got there and they tell me all they have is a refurbished one. Yeah I saved a few bucks.. but then when I got it home, when taking it out of the box.. I heard a screw rattling around inside! What sucks is after listening to it move around for a bit, it got stuck and stopped making the noise.. So now I just pray it will rattle when I go to exchange it for a SENTINEL. Come it's an obvious choice guys, and I connot believe I didn't see this before and save myself this hassle... ***The Sentinel is DIGITAL*** The C.A.P. XGC-1e is much out-dated, in my opinion.
 

jrinlv

Well-Known Member
Sorry to dig this up but there seems to be so little info on actual use of these two things

I'm about to purchase a CAP xgc 1e, I think it is a much better controller for my needs.
I like that it has a recycle timer, for hydro
It has a timer for your light, I don't think the sentinel will
The CAP has twice the amount of outlets

The down side is it's big and ugly, like really big
It dose not have a remote sensor like the sentinel
I do like that the CAP has knobs and is not a digital screen that I fear would wear out.

That's why I chose the CAP, for me it seemed like a easy choice
I will post more when I get it and use it.
 
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