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Post by jmerr86 on Sept 26, 2015 21:29:24 GMT -5
So after getting home for the week I found my temp down to 74 due to the fact that I'm still running in summer mode (its over btw  ) so I dug out my winter heaters took out the fans and dusted off the glass tops to get ready for the winter. 8 hrs later my tank still wasn't heating up as much as I thought it should be 76. So I discovered that my 350w is not heating up the way it should so I'm thinking on going to an in-line. Input anyone ? |
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Post by Rakahrd Eastbrook, Me. on Sept 27, 2015 8:23:35 GMT -5
not familiar with an inline for aquariums but theyre uses for car and diesel engines works ok.
you do need something though I agree
we had our first frost last night my gardens are not going to like that sighs
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Post by reefkprz on Sept 28, 2015 8:30:55 GMT -5
inline is nice insofar as it gets one more thing out of the tank/sump. I dont use it but if your looking to clear up space it is a good way to go
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Post by fermentedhiker on Sept 28, 2015 9:00:36 GMT -5
I've used them before and they work fine. Actually have one I removed if your interested. I took it out because I thought it was causing a flow issue which turned out to be the canister filter itself
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Post by Pokahpolice on Sept 28, 2015 11:14:00 GMT -5
Never knew there was a 'heater season'. My heater(s) are always in my tank and powered.
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Post by jmerr86 on Sept 28, 2015 14:21:51 GMT -5
I do keep a heater in my tank at all time but I don't think it nessasery to keep 600w worth of them plugged in when is 80 outside. The real challenge is convincing my wife she needs to pay more attention to the tanks then how many starfish are on the glass when I'm away. I am interested BTW pm me the details if you will
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Post by Pokahpolice on Sept 28, 2015 15:19:57 GMT -5
Heaters only use power when they come on (for the most part) and they only come on when the temp drops. Unplugging them just seems like an unnecessary and risky habit.
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Post by jasonandsarah on Sept 28, 2015 16:49:01 GMT -5
Having them hooked up to a controller is most important imo. I always have my heater plugged into my Apex therefore I don't care one bit what heater I have.
I say this mostly because you've said a few times you won't be home as much now. I know it's not cheap or easy but buying a controller when your away a lot is essential imo.
With the Apex you can even hook up a camera so you can live stream your tank anytimen anywhere! Witch in a way would also solve your problem with trying to bring a reef on the Rd with you. Food for thought.
Lastly I thought about getting an inline heater awhile ago and read some bad reviews on other sites. I'd Google search it and see what the general consensus is on them.
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Post by Pokahpolice on Sept 28, 2015 17:56:40 GMT -5
Apex is a must! For the amount of money we have invested, it's a drop in the tank
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Post by jmerr86 on Sept 28, 2015 21:06:03 GMT -5
Yes i agree 100% on a better controler its on my christmas list for sure. The problem i had was my braker was maxed out with both heaters pluged in leaving no room for my sump fan i run in the summer. And like most things there are bad reviews out there for the inline heaters most are good though but every one says to use a controler with them. mabey christmas will just have to come early this year if my wife can get our last litter of kittens sold
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Post by jasonandsarah on Sept 29, 2015 5:56:37 GMT -5
Yes i agree 100% on a better controler its on my christmas list for sure. The problem i had was my braker was maxed out with both heaters pluged in leaving no room for my sump fan i run in the summer. And like most things there are bad reviews out there for the inline heaters most are good though but every one says to use a controler with them. mabey christmas will just have to come early this year if my wife can get our last litter of kittens sold If you can go Apex I say go for it! If not I'm supposed to be buying/trading for a reef keeper lite and I'd be more then happy to let you get it instead of me? |
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) so I dug out my winter heaters took out the fans and dusted off the glass tops to get ready for the winter. 8 hrs later my tank still wasn't heating up as much as I thought it should be 76. So I discovered that my 350w is not heating up the way it should so I'm thinking on going to an in-line. Input anyone ? 
