Life Span of a heater

[PUFFERMAN]

I have had my heater for 3 years and it stills looks new. Well kind of new.

 

[necrocanis]

catfish decided to bite through my heater once. Note: Buy heater with thicker glass!!

 

[fishnthings]

what happened to the cat? my heaters are way over 10yrs and work great, ive had to take a few apart and clean off the metal connector pieces that touch when you turn the temp gauge(dont know how else to put it)

 

[billylee]

I guess it depends on the brand.
I have my rena cal for awhile now.

 

[viboy]

If your heater is not that old then why not try and warranty it?

I have had my ebo for 5 years with no problems. If you are going to replace it then buy an ebo. The relatively low difference in price will pay for itself in the long run.

 

[ballsmcgee1234]

I've had heaters last over 10 years and still going. lost one when i broke the glass, which was my fault, otherwise never had a problem...

 

[papillon]

a year or more depending on your usage and proper care. sera is a good brand

 

[zenins]

Ebo-Jager heaters should easily last 10 years.
A slightly less $ alternative is the Tronic Heater brand, I have had one for only 3 years, but it has thicker glass than most of the cheaper heaters, very important when keeping boisterous cichlids

 

[KevC]

Okay. Let's rate heaters, by personal preference and individual life experience, by make and model. Since I am a renewed tropical fish hobbist, I now have several Ebo's that are +two years old and working fine. I have one WON (ha-ha) that is very accurate as well. I see other heaters claimed to be "unbreakable" either in plastic or stainless shrouds, but always involve additional wiring with thermo-couples that create unwanted clutter\.

You folks tell me. What brand of heater do you feel is best and why?

Kev

 

[DiXoN]

i have mainly used tronic or visi therm and both have been very god and lasted years.