How hot is too hot?

Aquattro · #1 08-26-2006, 08:26 AM

I spent a summer going from 80 to 90 every day, no losses. I wouldn't recommend it, but mid 80's is safe for a while.

trilinearmipmap · #2 08-26-2006, 03:33 PM

Thanks.

Tom R · #3 08-26-2006, 05:52 PM

I have found that many heaters seem to arc at the contact point and after awhile they start to stick causing the heater to stay on longer than you want. I have solved this problem by controling my heaters with a MADUSA heat controller. It has an electronic board controlling the heaters not contact points.

http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/s...t_ID=ct-mhc150

Tom R

KarlK · #4 08-28-2006, 02:17 AM

I had a heater go about 10 degrees F out of adjustment. It would just stay on all the time. When I turned the temp down, it cycled properly. I still didn't trust it and got a new one.