Fluval E-series heaters

[phillydog1958]

In order for the Fluval E series to work properly you need to make sure there is plenty of water flow going over/through the heater.

I'd have to agree. I do have much water flow in the tank that contains my Fluval E heater. I've not had any problems and I see it as a good product. I's purchase another E series. Perhaps, Fluval needs to emphasize the importance of water flow.

 

[jschall]

So basically, the stupid guard means that you have to point a powerhead straight at it or it doesn't work?
That's really stupid, fluval should've either built a powerhead into it, or ditched the guard.

I have tons of filtration (close to 10x turnover), the flow is all very diffused. I have a HOB and a canister with a spraybar.

 

[rj32l]

soo pretty much the flow of the water has to be pointed at the bottom of the heater where the heat is emitted?

 

[BJRuttenberg]

great heater

 

[jschall]

great heater

Sarcasm?

 

[rj32l]

jschall let me know if you figure this out because im in the same situation that you are haha

 

[alexmuw]

I would see if you can take it back.

No offense, but that's what you get for buying what's "new", instead of buying what "works".

Good luck !

 

[jschall]

jschall let me know if you figure this out because im in the same situation that you are haha

How much flow past the heater? How long has your heater been set up?

I would see if you can take it back.

No offense, but that's what you get for buying what's "new", instead of buying what "works".

Good luck !

Yeah, it's just got me really depressed because I wanted this thing to work.
The reason I wanted it is so that I could see clearly if it was working.

My LFS has several on display in various tanks that work just fine. They are the lower wattage ones though.

 

[12 Volt Man]

see if you can return it and get an Ebo Jager.

 

[swk]

I'd have to agree. I do have much water flow in the tank that contains my Fluval E heater. I've not had any problems and I see it as a good product. I's purchase another E series. Perhaps, Fluval needs to emphasize the importance of water flow.

mine was in a 100 gal tank with an eheim 2229, ac110, and 2 koralia 4's set up in the house during a typical northern california summer. I was shocked at how poorly it performed. Some people swear by them, but I'll stick to other brands after spending 50 bucks on that heater