inline heater

[NgaNasty]

so its ind of like a compression fitting?

 

[jcardona1]

yeah basically, this is what it looks like with the cap removed

 

[NgaNasty]

and would this go inline with the inlet or outlet tube of the canister?

 

[bbortko]

I just bought 2 hydor eth 300w in-line heaters for $50 each based on recommendations on a similar thread I started earlier this month. I'm hoping to hook them up this weekend since that is when my canisters are due for a cleaning. If you can use an existing heater use the pvc route described if you have o buy a heater(like me, I had fluval e 300) you're probably better off just buying the hydor

 

[CA-Delta]

Good Idea with the compression fitting Jose.
Heck of alot easier than making one.
Now where have I seen that housing before ? j/k

 

[NgaNasty]

i think making one will be better that buying 1. and cheaper. thanks

 

[jcardona1]

Good Idea with the compression fitting Jose.
Heck of alot easier than making one.
Now where have I seen that housing before ? j/k

i got the idea off another forum. i also saw yours too. thats what sparked my interest, then i found these neat little fittings. i didnt like the idea of having to grind down the compression fitting to make it fit! i ordered 3 of these just to have a few on hand

 

[CA-Delta]

I agree, I have already ordered some for an upcomoing project.

 

[smpage]

Hydor inline ftw.

Jose's idea is frickin rad though!

 

[her209]

I've been wanting to build a similar DIY inline heater but never figured out how I would put the heater inside without having it leak. Now I know. Thanks!