Hope nothing died on you but 86° doesn't sound too bad.
I had an Ebo stick in the off position a few months back on my softie tank but it didn't matter because I'm using a Velocity T3 return which puts off just enough heat.
Right now my 250w Ebo heater comes on during the MH photo period.. not sure why.
I want either a Medusa or a Ranco temp controller but then again maybe just go all out and get a chiller this summer. Bah.
