View Poll Results: I amgoing to the new Titanium Heaters which size should i get for my 165gal tank
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I have 4 250 watt ebo's in my 200 connected to a controller from jhemco. My basement temp gets down to 65 or so during cold nights and this setup will keep my tank at whatever temp I put on the dial. plus there's a constant 4 gal per hour stream of cold filtered tapwater into the tank. The tanks temp would fluxuate 3-4 degrees using the 4 ebos on their own, before I got the controller.
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Paul...
I just replaced all my Hagen's with the Titanium's, and absolutely love them. No regrets, and the hubby didn't seem to mind too much. *whew...
Ended up going with the 5 watt per gallon rule. Who are you ordering from... I found Foster & Smith had the best price and shipping......
Happy Thanksgiving...
Julz....
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Julz Foster and Smith is where ill go to get them just want a opinoin on ### of heaters
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IMO Thinking about it I would probably go for the 3 250 or 3 300 watt heaters. I think the higher wattage might be able to handle the tank on a cold day incase one of them dies.
I just ordered 2 250 watt heaters from http://www.wcaquatics.com and I really do like them. The ones they sell have external temp control and the temp sensor is seperate. It takes a little getting used to 3 wires in the tank but the fish dont seem to mind
Peace
Roger
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I just replase the Ebo on the 125 with a Via 250 Titanium. Nice heater! It is smaller dia and short so it fits in the Wet/Dry and then I am able to run the temp wire out into the tank.
It does very good job of keeping the tank at 86 F. The only thing I worry about is that it seems to be on all the time! Anyone have this heater for a long time? I have a funny feeling that it will burn out because it's on so much..
-steve
PS: Is there a big diff between the Stainless steel and Titaniums? Or is it just the metal used, and if so,which is beter?
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my lfs is selling via 300's for $25 each so i am going to get one every time i go there until i have them all switched.
denny
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That's a pretty good price, DJ -- close to mailorder. Is it one of those chain stores or an independent shop?
Has anyone bought the pricey one with the temperature readout yet?
Willie
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willie,
that is an independant store. they are like 30 dollars and then i get a 20% fish club discount.
denny
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Don't forget to get a digital thermonintor... Just the extra bit of insurance! i bought a bunch from home hardware for $8.00 Canadian; very accurate and consistant. at a glance I can tell the tank temperature.. no guess work now..
Smokey
(tanks at 87.4 F)
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Roger befor you go buying heaters check this thread from Albert, he is selling new Pro Heat titanium heaters at a better deal to members.
http://forum.simplydiscus.com//index...;threadid=4365
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Hello All! I also have been thinking of going to Titanium . I have one that I use in my holding tank. I did have one experiance with it. Totally my fault. I completely drained my holding tank and forgot to unplug the heater. They get really red And the end cap melted right off! I am still using it and it keeps the water at the right temp. I have one question though. Is there a diffrence between Titanium and Stainless Steel? Other than stainless steals are less expensive.
DebO
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deb,
i wonder if titanium isn't a better heat conductor than s.s is. how much cheaper are the stainless heaters?
denny
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Hi Denny! They are Around 5.00 cheaper. I went ahead and ordered 1 of each. I let you know if I notice a diffrence.
Deb
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deb, how much were they?
denny
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