Ramzman89 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Has anyone ever had a heater bust on them? I was cleaning tank the other day and when i stuck my hand in it shocked the crap out of me. Pulled heater out and sure enough the glass was busted on the end. I assume water got inside and boiled inside by coils until it popped. I ran and grabbed one that was not glass. Don't think I'll ever have another one of those. It was brand new but cheap as heck like 20 bucks. Guy at LFS recommended it. Get what ya pay for. Quote Link to comment
mystersyster Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I bought a cheapo glass heater from amazon that did the same thing. Never again. Quote Link to comment
Ramzman89 Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, mystersyster said: I bought a cheapo glass heater from amazon that did the same thing. Never again. Do you remember the name? I can't I threw my box and stuff away and don't think it was on heater. It was in a black box with red lettering. Quote Link to comment
mystersyster Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 It was called aquatop according to my order history. Cheap Chinese junk. 1 Quote Link to comment
mcarroll Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I had the same thing happen not long ago...I happened to be there AT NIGHT when it happened – it scared **** outta me. 😄 (But it was an ancient heater....not new.) 1 Quote Link to comment
Clown79 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Even brand name heaters have been known to crack, burst, the heaters not made of glass have had issues. Heaters are the one piece of equipment that's most likely to malfunction. Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Been using these for years without issue, I think @Lawnman uses them also If you have a controller https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/finnex-th-deluxe-titanium-heating-element-with-plastic-guard.html?sku=209869&gclid=Cj0KCQiApbzhBRDKARIsAIvZue_DNToBCeYYYboX3HjhnzXxx97bdv3OqwFiB4lNFAvkhnEuoF1dmsYaAjluEALw_wcB If you do not have a controller Finnex HMA-200S Electronic Controller Aquarium Heater/Titanium Tube/Heater Guard https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BKGMVCM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_BM3lCbHG4X42J Quote Link to comment
mcarroll Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Metal heaters don't seem to pop like glass ones, but they do fail and leak voltage A LOT MORE OFTEN than glass IME. I'd check the tank water periodically with a multi-meter. Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 4 minutes ago, mcarroll said: Metal heaters don't seem to pop like glass ones, but they do fail and leak voltage A LOT MORE OFTEN than glass IME. I'd check the tank water periodically with a multi-meter. Only time in 15 years that I've had stray voltage problems was from a bad ground on the wall outlet. Other than that I've been lucky I guess 1 Quote Link to comment
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