LYNDYLOO Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Tell me does everybody submerge there heater completely?? Went to the LFS today to buy a new heater for my Qt Tank, Hubby read on the box "Do not submerge heater past this line", so meaning the thermostat knob has to be left out of the water. I have always fully submerged all of my heaters, what do you guys do with yours?? Is it safe to fully submerge it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaNs Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Is it safe to fully submerge it? Hubby read on the box "Do not submerge heater past this line" errr no I never do unless the box tells me to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 i always put em under water, i have noticed some get water in them after a while and ive had some electric tanks in the past which i have a feeling is due to the heaters having water in them...in saying that i get shocks of everything here even the washing inside the machine :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 The only ones I know of that say thay can be submersed are JBL and the price reflects that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 I think i have one heater that has that line on it, a masterpet one or something like that from memory.. Guess its just the design you will just have to stick it straight up and somewhere with water flow and keep an eye on the water level when you do water changes. I think as alanmin said it depends on price manufacturers wont put the time/effort/money into making sure it is fully submersible if their product doesn't sell for enough to justify it.. However it does sound like some sort of consumer guarantee's type thing if it does get wet and give you an electric shock because it is designed to be used around water.. Probably also an "easy out" for any returns when the heater is full of water.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southerrrngirrl Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Huh. I have Aqua One heaters and they are both submerged fully.. with no problems.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 what one did you get? if it says do not submerge past the line - then for safety sake don't submerge it past that line. not worth the risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discusguru Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 I fully submerged all my heaters in all my tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 i fully submerge mine but if it says not to then it is my problem if i have a leakage on the heater by saying that on the product there is no issue with warranty if you submerge it very hard to guarantee water tightness on every heater that is made in mass production Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted March 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Heater was a Masterpet 250Watt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discusguru Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 You can't do it with that brand. Pay a bit more and get a decent one so you can have peace of mind. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Yep like the one that I had then, don't submerge it past that line.. It is easy to stick it straight up and down and not worry about it just watch it during water changes etc that you don't expose the heater element and then have it explode when you add more water. I had a look for mine and I think that is what I did to it lol also from memory it was pretty cheap/nasty and had temp swings so nothing too sensitive in the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogod Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Submerge all mine, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted March 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Thought I would buy the cheaper one, as it was only for a Quarantine Tank Don't think I will bother with that brand again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelindaM Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Heya, I've got Jebo and Aquaone heaters- just checked the boxes both are submersable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricketman Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 one of my heaters says that it has to be submerged past this line... and my other one doesnt state but i have had it submerged for age with no problems. though i admit i try not tinker with the settings while submerged... in fact i try not tinker with anything other than when i set it up... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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