Heater Location Question

[rallysman]

It will be interesting to find out how they work in the overflow. The only way is to give it a shot!

Either way, let us know how it works for future reference, because it appears that we dont know right now lol

 

[Tongue33]

You both seem to recommend not putting them in the overflow compartments but please explain why not to put them there. Your not answering the original question.

Thanks again in advance.

There were two original questions they answered one

My question is, does anybody see a problem with putting a heater inside each of these overflow compartments, not in the standpipe but the compartment ?

The reason I ask is that my sump will be located in the next room and I'm not sure if the standard 6' sensor cord will be long enough to reach back to the tank should I put the heaters in my sump. \

Just looking for feedback good or bad.

Thanks in advance.

Personally I have no problem with YOU putting your heaters there Tell me how it worked out ...

I have mine in my sump .. But my overflows are not like your s And I would still prefer MINE to be in my sump.. But I see no problem with YOU trying your idea ... SOunds good so have so faith in yourself

 

[Tongue33]

It will be interesting to find out how they work in the overflow. The only way is to give it a shot!

Either way, let us know how it works for future reference, because it appears that we dont know right now lol

 

[Bud8Fan]

Exactly what I want to avoid. I will try the overflows while the tank is cycling and see what happens.

 

[johnptc]

the overflows are fine,,,,,,,,,,,,,i always look for a location with alot of water flow and where the fish cannot break them.........heat transfer is better with more flow and then you get better mixing of the newly heated water with the rest of the tank.........my 2 cents from the left coast


ps if they go in the sump place the sensors in the sump.....its all the same water !!!!

I have a 300 gallon acrylic tank with two overflows. I will be making a Durso stand pipe for each overflow exactly as seen in this link. As a matter of fact the overflows shown are also exact copies of mine.

http://midwestcustomaquarium.com/dursostandpipe.html


My question is, does anybody see a problem with putting a heater inside each of these overflow compartments, not in the standpipe but the compartment ?

The reason I ask is that my sump will be located in the next room and I'm not sure if the standard 6' sensor cord will be long enough to reach back to the tank should I put the heaters in my sump. I'm also thinking a little warmer water would be good for the bacteria as it flows over the bio media.

Just looking for feedback good or bad.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Bud8Fan]

Thanks for the input john.

One more question. I assumed the tank would be the best place for the sensor. If the heater is in the sump then it will be "heated" water returning to the tank to bring the tank temp up to desired level. Therefore the sump temp setting would need to be higher than the desired tank temp.

The only thing I can compare it to is if I have a bath that is 70 degrees and I want to make it 80 degrees I don't add 80 degree water I monitor the bath and add warmer water until it reaches 80 degrees. Is this correct thinking?

 

[rallysman]

I think you're right in thinking that. Put the sensor where the water temp matters most.

 

[boisblancboy]

Just some food for thought, if your idea of placing the heaters in the overflow doesnt work like you want and end up putting the heaters in the sump, just put the sensors in before the heater. That way you dont have warmer water coming right off the heater and flowing past the sensor. So what you are going to have is the heated water actually having to make a complete cycle through your system before getting back to your sensor. My thinking on that seems like it would work really well, again just my .02.

 

[Bud8Fan]

That's a good idea. Cool, I have a couple of things to try out.