Hygger submersible 500 watt heater??

[brewmaster15]

Re: Hygger submersible 500 watt heater??

I just sent a message to customer service. The tank is at 88 F now actual and its showing its 85 F and the heating light is on.. I just shut it off. Looks like I got a lemon .Set point was 85F

[Charlyc11]

Re: Hygger submersible 500 watt heater??

I just sent a message to customer service. The tank is at 88 F now actual and its showing its 85 F and the heating light is on.. I just shut it off. Looks like I got a lemon .Set point was 85F

Was that a new heater?

[brewmaster15]

Re: Hygger submersible 500 watt heater??

I bought it in July new... its only a couple months old

Hoping they just replace it.

[brady]

Re: Hygger submersible 500 watt heater??

I was just checking out the hggers on amazon and i thought before I buy one let me check simply and find if anyone has info on them.
Well, I guess some do and it seemed to be somewhat negative.
Anyway, what is the best heaters out there for a 75 with ambient temp varying between 55 - 75degrees F.
Jay

[brewmaster15]

Re: Hygger submersible 500 watt heater??

Jay, I would not discount hygger heaters because Im having issues with 1. Alot of people have had good experiences. I LOVE ebos most of the time they have been great for me.. But even they have from time to time been duds. For the price of hyger compared to ebos you get a digital comtroller and unbreakable heater element.. its why I tried them. I would be willing to again..

Al

[Raul-7]

Re: Hygger submersible 500 watt heater??

Jay, I would not discount hygger heaters because Im having issues with 1. Alot of people have had good experiences. I LOVE ebos most of the time they have been great for me.. But even they have from time to time been duds. For the price of hyger compared to ebos you get a digital comtroller and unbreakable heater element.. its why I tried them. I would be willing to again..

Al

A word of advice for anyone using heaters; please use a redundant heater control like an Inkbird to control the temperature. This will prevent disasters from occurring and the Inkbird thermostat is better than 90% of those found in aquarium heaters.

https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-Temperature-Controller-Freshwater-Ornamental/dp/B07R195CQF/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=Aquarium+Temperature+Controller&qid=1696042973&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

[Charlyc11]

Re: Hygger submersible 500 watt heater??

A word of advice for anyone using heaters; please use a redundant heater control like an Inkbird to control the temperature. This will prevent disasters from occurring and the Inkbird thermostat is better than 90% of those found in aquarium heaters.

https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-Tempe...zcF9hdGY&psc=1

I agree 100% but INKBIRD sells them on eBay cheaper bran new specially the WIFY version.

[brewmaster15]

Re: Hygger submersible 500 watt heater??

My inkbirds from ebay just got here yesterday..pretty quick shippers.

[Charlyc11]

Re: Hygger submersible 500 watt heater??

Yup, did you get the WIFI version? Those were the best deal. I used them to control the temperatures and I set the heater temp a little higher. Make sure you set your high and low alarm and max run time. Some use it the other way as a security if the heater overheats.

[Charlyc11]

Re: Hygger submersible 500 watt heater??

In another post you were asking about my conductivity and I forget what post it was. MY TDS is 240 conductivity is 510 KH=3 GH=5

[Iminit]

Coming back to this thread. My hygger 500w is having a controller problem. Just ordered the one Chuck is using. It’s a newer model than mine. My problem is the controller. It’s giving me a high temp warning. Temp is fine so I’m guessing it’s the probe. Anyone change one? I’m running 2 heaters on the tank. The bad one and another hygger 300w in the sump. Temp is holding at 83. Inkbird set to 84. When I replace the bad one I will look further into whats wrong with it. Being a 180g I can’t believe the sump 300w is keeping it at temp. And the inkbird is turning off at times. Checking water regularly and temp is holding. If it wasn’t for the damn beeping alarm I’d keep it. Heater is just about 2yrs old.

[Charlyc11]

Coming back to this thread. My hygger 500w is having a controller problem. Just ordered the one Chuck is using. It’s a newer model than mine. My problem is the controller. It’s giving me a high temp warning. Temp is fine so I’m guessing it’s the probe. Anyone change one? I’m running 2 heaters on the tank. The bad one and another hygger 300w in the sump. Temp is holding at 83. Inkbird set to 84. When I replace the bad one I will look further into whats wrong with it. Being a 180g I can’t believe the sump 300w is keeping it at temp. And the inkbird is turning off at times. Checking water regularly and temp is holding. If it wasn’t for the damn beeping alarm I’d keep it. Heater is just about 2yrs old.

Sometimes they fail thats why we use those inkbird controller. I love the new stile 600 watt wide one. How old is the one that failed?

[Iminit]

Just about 2 yrs old.

[Charlyc11]

Just about 2 yrs old.

I some of their heaters have more than a year warranty. Mine was past the year and they replaced it you just have to contact them direct.