VENTS RT-10 is a compact mechanical room thermostat for automatic control of fans, heating and air-conditioning systems according to room temperature. It allows the desired temperature to be set in the range +10°C to +30°C and, depending on the connection method, can switch equipment on or off when the set temperature threshold is reached. It operates at 220–240 V / 50–60 Hz, has IP40 protection and is intended for indoor wall mounting.
VENTS RT-10 is an easy and reliable solution for automating temperature control in rooms where ventilation, heating or air-conditioning systems operate. Instead of switching the fan or other equipment on and off manually, the RT-10 monitors room temperature and controls the electrical load according to a preset temperature threshold.
The desired temperature is set using the rotary control on the front panel, with an operating range of +10°C to +30°C. The thermostat can operate with different logic depending on the electrical connection – the contacts can open or close as the temperature rises or falls. This allows the RT-10 to be used both for controlling ventilation/cooling and in applications where heating control is required.
For example, when used with a fan, the controller can be configured so that the fan starts when the set temperature is reached and runs until the temperature falls below the specified threshold. In another configuration, the fan can run until a preset temperature is reached.
The RT-10 has a relatively small hysteresis of about 0.5–1°C, allowing the temperature to be maintained within a narrow range around the selected value without excessively frequent switching of the connected equipment.
The housing is made of plastic, allowing discreet wall mounting. The manufacturer recommends installing the thermostat at approximately 1.5 m above the floor, away from windows, doors, heating appliances and other sources that may affect actual temperature measurement.
Technical specifications
✔️ Manufacturer: VENTS
✔️ Model: RT-10
✔️ Type: Room temperature controller / thermostat
✔️ Temperature range: +10°C to +30°C
✔️ Hysteresis: 0.5–1°C
✔️ Power supply: 220–240 V AC
✔️ Frequency: 50/60 Hz
✔️ Maximum ambient temperature: +40°C
✔️ Protection rating: IP40 (on the front-panel side)
✔️ Electrical protection class: Class II
✔️ Housing material: Plastic
✔️ Dimensions: 84 × 84 × 35 mm
✔️ Weight: up to 0.13 kg
✔️ Mounting: Vertical indoor wall mounting.
⚡ Maximum permissible load
The maximum load depends on the connection configuration used.
For the configuration with higher permissible load:
✔️ Resistive load: up to 10 A
✔️ Inductive load: up to 3 A
For the alternative configuration:
✔️ Resistive load: up to 6 A
✔️ Inductive load: up to 2 A.
When connecting a fan, the permissible inductive load must be considered, not only the maximum value for resistive load.
🔄 Control modes
Depending on the selected electrical wiring diagram, VENTS RT-10 allows different operating logic:
✔️ Switching on when the temperature rises – suitable, for example, for a fan that needs to start when the room becomes too warm.
✔️ Switching off when the set temperature is reached – suitable for applications in which the system must operate until the desired temperature threshold is reached.
✔️ Using the thermostat as a standard temperature-controlled electrical socket.
This flexibility makes the RT-10 suitable not only for standard domestic ventilation, but also for a variety of professional climate-control applications.
📦 The kit includes
According to the manufacturer's manual:
✔️ 1 × VENTS RT-10 thermostat
✔️ Product documentation / passport
✔️ Installation screws and fasteners
✔️ Packaging.
🔧 Applications
VENTS RT-10 can be used for automatic control of:
• Duct fans
• Extract ventilation
• Supply ventilation
• Heating systems
• Air-conditioning systems
• Greenhouses
• Plant nurseries
• Storage rooms
• Workshops
• Technical rooms
• Other spaces requiring automatic temperature control.
📋 Installation and use
- Choose a suitable location for installation on the wall.
- The recommended height is approximately 1.5 m above the floor.
- Do not place the RT-10 directly next to windows, doors, heating appliances or other heat sources.
- Connect the thermostat according to the appropriate diagram for the desired operating logic.
- Set the desired temperature using the rotary control.
- After switching on, the system will automatically control the connected equipment according to the room temperature.
⚠️ Important: The RT-10 operates on 220–240 V mains voltage. Installation and electrical connection must be carried out with the power supply switched off and by a qualified person, according to the manufacturer's electrical diagram. The thermostat is intended for indoor installation and must not be exposed to water, precipitation or direct water splashes.
💡 Advice from Urban Botaniks: When controlling ventilation, place the RT-10 where it reflects the actual average temperature of the room. Avoid direct airflow from a fan or air conditioner, as well as immediate proximity to lighting and heating units – otherwise the thermostat may respond to the local temperature rather than the actual conditions in the room.