Thread: Heater Size
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Old 02-15-2011, 03:24 AM
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Originally Posted by sphelps View Post
Provided the variation in temperature is a result from the heaters (tank temp falls below set point) you should either combine both heaters with a single controller or upgrade to a single larger unit. I see little point in using two small units instead of the correct size, if you want a backup heater then you need two units, each large enough to handle the tank volume or a large primary and a smaller backup. But really unless you pay little attention to your tank you'll notice a heater failure before livestock is overly effected (especially large volume systems), quality and correct sizing is your best protection.
So the combined size of the mother tank and sump size dictate the size of the heater.... so where in the sump should the heater be put ( input water or in the Refugium ) ?
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