Water heater gremlins strike in the dead of night

[OurTown]

It is not adjustable.

 

[OurTown]

Is there a downside to going with a digital type controller other than possibly longevity. They have all the temp ranges that I want and actually cost less.

 

[MEP001]

The mechanical ones work without power, otherwise the digital one should be just as good.

 

[mjwalsh]

Is there a downside to going with a digital type controller other than possibly longevity. They have all the temp ranges that I want and actually cost less.

We don't regret going the digital route. Independent Energy in RI is where we got about seven nifty controllers & they are still functioning perfectly since about 1990. I notice they may have updated or discontinued what they offered then but it seems that other brands might be just as capable with a hopefully nifty LCD readouts like mine .... not sure.