Heater Question

[SCU33ZE]

I also used a 100W in my 12 g.
It turns on for less time thus making it more efficient

 

[slipknottin]

I also used a 100W in my 12 g.
It turns on for less time thus making it more efficient

Er, no, there is no efficiency gain there.

50 watt for 10 minutes = 100 watt for 5 minutes. Same amount of energy being used.

 

[Kasakato]

I think he meant time efficient, not energy.

 

[slipknottin]

I think he meant time efficient, not energy.

What exactly is time efficient when applied to heaters?

A heater that is on less is a better heater?

 

[Kasakato]

Its quicker. Like if the tank goes down to 60F for some reason it goes back to 77F (leaving out that fast changes are bad) faster. Other than that, I dono, ask SCU.

 

[slipknottin]

Its quicker. Like if the tank goes down to 60F for some reason it goes back to 77F (leaving out that fast changes are bad) faster. Other than that, I dono, ask SCU.

Of course its quicker, its a higher wattage. Has nothing to do with efficiency though.

 

[Kasakato]

Then back to time efficient, where I know where is a good counter argument. Im done...

 

[YoFishboy]

The energy consumption for both heaters is the same to achieve the desired temperature. However, a heater with a higher wattage will need to turn on for shorter periods of time to reach the desired temp, due to its larger heating element, therefore there is less wear and tear on the heater overall. And don't forget Murphy's Aquarium Heater law - heaters always stick in the on position when they fail - mmmm, fish stew! Hehe.