Quick Answer: The Immersion Thermostat TI-05 is a clamp-on immersion thermostat that heats and regulates the water in a tank, turning a suitable container into a laboratory water bath. The listing photograph shows a stainless steel head with a digital display, above a heating element and a small circulating propeller that sit in the water.
How the TI-05 Heats and Regulates a Bath
An immersion thermostat puts the heater, the temperature sensor and the control electronics in one unit that hangs on the wall of a tank. The heater warms the water, the sensor measures it, and the controller switches the heater to hold a setpoint. Where the unit also has a propeller, as in the TI-05 photograph, it keeps the water moving so the temperature is even across the tank rather than hot near the heater and cool in the corners.
The photographed unit has a box-shaped stainless steel head with a red digital display and warning labels, a clamp for fixing to the tank edge, and below it a looped heating element and a red impeller. Because the thermostat is separate from the tank, the same unit can serve a small tank one day and a larger one the next, and a damaged tank can be replaced without replacing the electronics.
The listing does not state the TI-05’s temperature range, power or the largest tank volume it can heat, and these decide which tank to pair it with. Common pairings are a stainless steel tank for general use or a polycarbonate tank when the samples need to be seen.
Specifications
| Product type | Clamp-on heater and temperature controller for water baths |
| Model | TI-05, as titled |
| Parts shown in photo | Stainless head with digital display, tank clamp, heater loop, propeller |
| Use | Heating and regulating water in an open tank |
| Temperature range, power and tank size | Confirm at enquiry |
Applications
- Building a laboratory water bath for incubating tubes, flasks or sample bottles
- Holding reagents or culture media at a set temperature before use
- Enzyme and reaction-rate practicals that compare several water temperatures
- Thawing or warming samples gently in a controlled bath
Care & Handling
- Keep the water level within the minimum and maximum levels marked on the unit; never run the heater dry
- Use distilled or deionised water to limit scale on the heater
- Check that the tank material suits the temperatures you plan to use
- Switch off and unplug before lifting the thermostat out of the water
Why Choose LabEquip
The TI-05 suits labs that want a flexible water bath, with one thermostat moved between tanks as practicals change. LabEquip can recommend a tank to pair with it and supply both from our general lab products range; contact us for the thermostat’s rated range.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an immersion thermostat?
It is a unit that clamps to the wall of a tank and contains a heater, sensor and controller. It heats the water and holds it at the temperature you set.
What tank can I use with the TI-05?
An open tank of suitable depth and material, such as stainless steel or polycarbonate, that the clamp fits. Check the thermostat’s rated tank volume first.
Why does the thermostat have a propeller?
The propeller circulates the water so the temperature is the same throughout the tank, instead of warmer near the heater.
Can I use tap water in the bath?
It works, but tap water leaves scale on the heater over time. Distilled or deionised water keeps the heater cleaner.
What happens if the water level drops too low?
The heater may overheat. Keep the level above the minimum mark and top up during long runs, or use a lid to reduce evaporation.
Can the thermostat heat oil instead of water?
The listing describes it for water baths. Do not use oil unless the unit’s manual states that oil is permitted and gives a temperature limit.
Last Updated: September 2026
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