heaters breaking

[heavyhitter]

I am lucky to never have this issue. While I have used some heaters (Ebo Jager) for upto 5 years strait, I do make it a point to replace my heaters every 2 or 3 years even if they are working. Maybe I am throwing money out the window but it gives me a piece of mind.

I am a firm believer in the Ebo Jager line I have owned many and they all worked fine.

I like the Visitherms as well, accurate and dependable.

Steaths seem to get alot of praise from people, but I will never own one because of the lack of an indicator light (big deal to me) and I hear they like to float.

The last 28 months I have used 2 Hydor Theo 400w and they have been good heaters, I have been sceptical to go with them but I got a steal like $15 each or something like that. However, with that said, keeping with my replacement schedule I am replacing those this week as I have already ordered 2 new heaters.

 

[Pharaoh]

Will it electricute the fish those if the heaters go wrong?

Only if you are grounded while you touch the water.

Don't worry. It doesn't hurt that bad. LOL

 

[dennisdeng2002]

Or you could save money and pick up a quality industrial temperature controller like the ranco. The heaters themselves usually don't break it's just their thermostats do. I have no problem with you being safe and replacing your heaters every few years but I would still run a controller because even a good heater brand might have some defects.

 

[Yanbbrox]

Or you could save money and pick up a quality industrial temperature controller like the ranco. The heaters themselves usually don't break it's just their thermostats do. I have no problem with you being safe and replacing your heaters every few years but I would still run a controller because even a good heater brand might have some defects.

Good advise.

Stay safe everyone

 

[tcarswell]

I am lucky to never have this issue. While I have used some heaters (Ebo Jager) for upto 5 years strait, I do make it a point to replace my heaters every 2 or 3 years even if they are working. Maybe I am throwing money out the window but it gives me a piece of mind.

I am a firm believer in the Ebo Jager line I have owned many and they all worked fine.

I like the Visitherms as well, accurate and dependable.

Steaths seem to get alot of praise from people, but I will never own one because of the lack of an indicator light (big deal to me) and I hear they like to float.

The last 28 months I have used 2 Hydor Theo 400w and they have been good heaters, I have been sceptical to go with them but I got a steal like $15 each or something like that. However, with that said, keeping with my replacement schedule I am replacing those this week as I have already ordered 2 new heaters.

I got the rena unit it is awesome. My hydor theo heaters have always been inaccurate pieces of garbage.

 

[meanbestorque]

Steaths seem to get alot of praise from people, but I will never own one because of the lack of an indicator light (big deal to me) and I hear they like to float.

This is the same "pet peeve" I have as well. I like to know when the heater is operating. That way, even if the thermostat goes haywire, I'll know the heater is constantly on.

 

[birmansandbettas]

I do like my stealth, but the lack of light is annoying. The click of the heater going off and on is really loud, though, I wonder if that's an intentional substitute?