Heaters fully submersible?

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Specialk314

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Hey guys,
I have an older Marineland 200w heater (not the current Stealth or Visi-Therm series). On the back there is a line that says "Water Level". Is this a minimum or a maximum waterline and are all heaters fully submersible?
Thanks in advance!
-SpecialK314
 
i think that mean that the highest point the water should reach before u get some issues.
 
What model heater is this exactly ? Do you have a link?
My ebo jager heater has a max water level line that for some reason is more of a joke and it is fully submersible. I don't use it anymore I stick with my visi therm stealths. But it did a good job keeping my temp consistent while submerged.
 
i'd keep the top out to be safe.
 
That looks fairly new, so I would say that is the minimum water line, ie. the max portion that can be out of the water. It looks like an older Visi-therm.
 
looks like that small circle might be a sensor under the "water level" mark in case the water level lowers below that to auto shutoff so it doesn't run dry? do aquarium heaters have that function? sorry, I'm new to this.
Thanks for all your help so far!
 
tcarswell;3510787; said:
What model heater is this exactly ? Do you have a link?
My ebo jager heater has a max water level line that for some reason is more of a joke and it is fully submersible. I don't use it anymore I stick with my visi therm stealths. But it did a good job keeping my temp consistent while submerged.
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yes, all Ebo's are submersible. they are required by law in north america to put a water line on the heater in order to get CSA approval (in CAN) and UL approval in the USA.

but the heaters are exactly the same as those sold in europe, but with the water line printed on them.

confusing, I know.
 
I'd say minimum. Been keeping fish for over 20 years (blimey that's scary!) and even in the early days the heaters were submerged fully. I'm in the UK but I'm sure you guys must have the same types
 
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