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Malachi · 02-02-2005, 10:58 AM

I would recommend two heaters slightly undersized. Ever see what a heater can do to a tank if it malfunctions. I had one sized to my tank and it shorted out. When i got home from work my tank was almost 130F, lost 90% of my tank, only thing that lived was my two clowns. Happened at my LFS also. So i always recommend two smaller heaters. It will not be as bad if one malfunctions.

OoNickoC · 02-02-2005, 11:08 AM

At work (LFS) we use two heaters for more even distribution and the reason mentioned above....the probability of failure. Not to be a stick in the mudd but the cheaper heaters usually break within a few years max. I used the Ebo-jager's my dad had when he was in the NAVY until last year. Then i switched to some hydor heaters in fear of a malfunction....they are about 13 years old and still work great heating my top off water. Jager and hydor seem to have the best quality for a reasonable price, jager has been around longer but is now manufactered by ehiem which is a great company. If I get another heater it will definatley be an inline one, probably a Hydor.

beamer · 02-02-2005, 11:17 AM

For a 120gl tank what wattage would you reccomend?

Also, kind of off the subject, but I needed to replace the batteries in my thermostat last night. The battery light was blinking. I took out the tripple A's and at one end that holds the battery, the little contact piece was corroded. It was dried out and white. I took a screw driver and knocked off all of the white stuff and scraped the contact off pretty good. At least I thought I did. I checked the batteries with a battery tester and they all check out good.

Is there something I should use to clean off that one contact in the thermostat. I had wondered about vinegar.

What do ya'lll think?

Cindy

Gresham · 02-02-2005, 01:55 PM

How long did your Won last? I've heard horror stories on major returns (a few etailers discontinued selling them do to such a high return rate).

beamer · 02-02-2005, 01:59 PM

The previous owner of the tank had bought it. If he bought it new then it was probably about 2 years old.

Which brand of heater would you reccomend?

Cindy

Gresham · 02-02-2005, 02:05 PM

I've used Ebo's for the last 15 years

But I'm on the look out for a better one now, I don't like the thermostats used in Ebo's. I stick them on at 82 degrees, and plug them into my controller that is set for 80 degrees. I don't depend on their thermostat anymore.

beamer · 02-02-2005, 02:10 PM

If you find one let me know, however, I'm probably going to go ahead and order a couple this evening.

Cindy

Poppy828 · 02-02-2005, 04:32 PM

I have had no problems with my WON brothers. I was turned onto them by my brother who has been in the saltwater hobby for over 9 years now as well as my father. They both use WON. I have had good luck with them as they have.

The Hydor is a great unit also from what I have read and seen. I suggested to Cindy what I have experience with and know others who have experience with them. The LFS I frequent weekly uses them as well and has for over 5 years according to the owner with not one problem.

T

Poppy828 · 02-02-2005, 04:33 PM

Thanks for the Karma Cindy.

Back at ya for researching before buying.

T

OoNickoC · 02-02-2005, 05:04 PM

[quote author=Poppy828 link=board=General;num=1107357972;start=15#17 date=02/02/05 at 19:32:45] I suggested to Cindy what I have experience with and know others who have experience with them.

Same here....

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