Yeah I had a few APS heaters that lasted a few days only, so since that been reluctant to use there stuff! Let me know how the set up goes with the new one mate!Sounds good to me then mate. I have 2 of the biggest Vectron units on my older tank and I hate bulb changing time as it's a ball ache. The APS units are good for changing bulbs but my brand new unit leaked out of the box!!