M Mule Gambusia MFK Member Aug 24, 2005 229 0 16 45 SoCal Jan 24, 2010 #1 I have a couple hydor 300 watt inline heaters I've used in the past on XP3s and XP4s with no problems. I was considering using one on an FX5. Has anyone done this? I'm just worried that the flow rate will be too high for the heater.
I have a couple hydor 300 watt inline heaters I've used in the past on XP3s and XP4s with no problems. I was considering using one on an FX5. Has anyone done this? I'm just worried that the flow rate will be too high for the heater.
bob965 Feeder Fish MFK Member Sep 16, 2009 1,043 2 0 MI Jan 24, 2010 #2 Rate of heat transfer is directly proportional to the temperature difference and the flow rate. It won't hurt anything to have a faster flow.
Rate of heat transfer is directly proportional to the temperature difference and the flow rate. It won't hurt anything to have a faster flow.
Pharaoh Administrator Staff member Administrator MFK Member Feb 18, 2008 17,567 178 1,097 Indianapolis Jan 24, 2010 #3 I would worry more about constricting the flow. Most in-line heaters do not have 1" fittings. other than that, it should work just fine.
I would worry more about constricting the flow. Most in-line heaters do not have 1" fittings. other than that, it should work just fine.
