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Luca Brazzi
05-07-2003, 6:14 PM
I CRACKED MY 150 Watt EBO JAGER HEATER!!!
Sob!
I was draining my sump to do a partial water change, and instead of switching off the power strip where everything is plugged into, I just unplugged the return pump. So anyway, I had my Python in the sump draining away when all of a sudden I heard a sizzle, and a pop... I looked in there and one of my 2 darn near brand new EBO Jager heaters that had been on while out of the water, had a big ole crack in the side!
Is there something I could do (replace the glass)? Or is it toast?
Jeez... what a JIP :mad:
ChilDawg
05-07-2003, 6:26 PM
Luca, I think that your heater was shot...and that replacing the glass is not a viable option. I would suggest getting a new heater, as it would be safer for your fish than trying to fix something with broken glass.
I feel your pain--I've shot a heater and a filter that way, but I know much better, and, though an expensive lesson to learn, this was a good lesson to learn.
We all do it--or will do it--the propensity to get things done quickly is a curse to us fishkeepers.
~Matthew
Luca Brazzi
05-07-2003, 8:01 PM
So then I guess that bead of silicone I put over the crack wasnt such a good idea? (I havent tried using the heater again though)
ChilDawg
05-07-2003, 8:06 PM
Not necessarily a bad thing, but I think that it might have been a waste of time and silicone. I would just pitch the thing.
Silicone NOT a good idea. Probably won't withstand the heat, may melt - or worse, burn - letting water directly into the heater while it's running.
Water and electricity just don't mix.
thom336
05-09-2003, 4:14 AM
Yea, I wouldnt take the risk. Things like this happen, its just one of those things.
Thom.
CrohnieBoy
05-09-2003, 9:00 AM
You should throw it away; for your safety and the fish's also.
You could also try a titanium or stainless steel heater...
Haven't tried them yet, but my buddy has sworn by the titanium for his reef tank.
superstein61
05-09-2003, 9:02 AM
I second the thoughts on a titanium heater - I love my Via Aqua titanium. Its especially great for sump setups
Luca Brazzi
05-09-2003, 9:08 AM
Maybe Ill try a titanium.
The only reason this one broke was due to my stupidity though... Both heaters lie flat on the sump bottom, so they should never be exposed except when I do somthing dumb like I did.