Are my heaters broken or can they fixed?

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Subject Author Date Are my heaters broken or can they fixed? Smudge Smith 12-29-2005  Re: Are my heaters broken or can they fixed? SpiceySpice 12-29-2005  Re: Are my heaters broken or can they fixed? richard_b 12-29-2005  Re: Are my heaters broken or can they fixed? Smudge Smith 12-30-2005  Re: Are my heaters broken or can they fixed? SpiceySpice 12-30-2005
Posted by Smudge Smith on December 29, 2005, 5:39 am Please log in for more thread options Have two 150W Interpet heaters in my tank. I have noticed a steady increase in temperature ofver the last few weeks which is bordering on 80F I have turned down the knob on the top of the heaters to reduce the temp at which the heater activates yet there seems little difference. The temps indicated on the heaters bear no reflection to the actual temp of the water. Is there some way to "reset" these heaters or should I chuck 'em and get new ones...If so looking for recommendations Ta Smudge Posted by SpiceySpice on December 29, 2005, 11:47 am Please log in for more thread options you cant mess with heaters, id get a new visi therm one of off ebay or put a wanted add on a good forum like www.fishcrazy.co.uk di > Have two 150W Interpet heaters in my tank. > > I have noticed a steady increase in temperature ofver the last few weeks > which is bordering on 80F > > I have turned down the knob on the top of the heaters to reduce the temp > at which the heater activates yet there seems little difference. The temps > indicated on the heaters bear no reflection to the actual temp of the > water. > > Is there some way to "reset" these heaters or should I chuck 'em and get > new ones...If so looking for recommendations > > Ta > > Smudge > Posted by richard_b on December 29, 2005, 2:45 pm Please log in for more thread options What is the ambient temperature in you room and how much heat are your lights giving out...?? If you think it is the lights - try leaving them off and see what effect it has.... > you cant mess with heaters, id get a new visi therm one of off ebay or put a > wanted add on a good forum like > www.fishcrazy.co.uk > > di > > Have two 150W Interpet heaters in my tank. > > > > I have noticed a steady increase in temperature ofver the last few weeks > > which is bordering on 80F > > > > I have turned down the knob on the top of the heaters to reduce the temp > > at which the heater activates yet there seems little difference. The temps > > indicated on the heaters bear no reflection to the actual temp of the > > water. > > > > Is there some way to "reset" these heaters or should I chuck 'em and get > > new ones...If so looking for recommendations > > > > Ta > > > > Smudge > > > > Posted by Smudge Smith on December 30, 2005, 3:29 am Please log in for more thread options Thanks for the advice. Have two 150W Visi-Therms installed and the temp is now down to 77F. Reassuringly, the Visi have a 5 year guarantee. Can't remember what the Interpets have but they are both in the bin after approx 18 months use. Posted by SpiceySpice on December 30, 2005, 2:47 pm Please log in for more thread options good, ive a visi or two and never any problems with them so glad you have it sorted, good luck, di > Thanks for the advice. > > Have two 150W Visi-Therms installed and the temp is now down to 77F. > > Reassuringly, the Visi have a 5 year guarantee. Can't remember what the > Interpets have but they are both in the bin after approx 18 months use. > Similar Threads Posted Elite heaters June 16, 2005, 9:44 am Broken central brace on Rio 300 February 26, 2006, 9:56 am