How Long Has Your Equipment Lasted?

tlindsey

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Longest lasting HOB I ever had was an AC70 that went over 25 years before it finally gave up the ghost. Never had an AC70 last less than 15. Had a bunch of Aquaclears(not just AC70s) that had been in service over 15 years before I down sized the number of my tanks. My best luck overall has probably been with AquaClear and Fluval.
I've had a couple of AC filters that lasted past 20 yrs until motor burned out. Aquaclear is now owned by Fluval.
 
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Jexnell

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So it seems the bags that come with AC110'S to hold the ceramic rings will last about 3 years till they fall apart. In both my 110's this week the original bags disintegrated as I was trying to clean the filters.
 

TwoHedWlf

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hydor brand heater 400w. used for 8 years. only failed due to coming unsubmerged.
Heaters are the ones I go through the most, Maybe get a year out of them. I think it might be due to buying rubbish ones though. Typically heater dies, rush to the LFS to get a new one.
"I'll buy a good one, so it doesn't die so soon, not another Aquaone."
"Let's see, do I want an Aquaone or Xerbitzolofishy Co LTD one?"
*Buy Aquaone again*
"Ok, well, I've got time to order a good one now."

Repeat in a year or so, because I never got around to ordering a good heater.
 
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