Tank heaters revisited

[my2rotties]

I NEVER submerse my tank heaters because it says right on the box not to do so. When I change my water, I unplug the heater so it does not explode when it gets wet again (did that by accident).

We were in an LFS and of course my hubby saw the heaters submersed and I got razzed for being so anal. Well tonight my hubby forgot to unplug the heater like I always do. It exploded and I am getting the "If it was submersed it never would have happened in the first place".

I just feel this is a no brainer since it says right on the box and right on the heater NOT to submerse it under water. Then there is a little picture showing how much the water level should be sitting at.

Who wins, myself or the hubby in this one?

[purplepolypeater]

some heaters are submersible alot are not...

[Leah]

Glad someone brought this up as I have always used jager and have always submersed
them. Would be interesting to hear what others do? Or you more experienced aquarists
out there. Out of curiousity what brand are you and hubby using?

[m_wonnacott]

One thing I wound is that some will say on the front submersible heater, but then if you read the back they say not it fully submerse them.

[dabandit]

Fully submersible or not they usually have a max/min line on them. Just yesterday I came home to find my wifes heater (fully submerged) had leaked water into it and was arcing out two fish dead, so im with you on that one.
Why dont you put it somewhere where your water doesnt fluctuate,but then again I doubt hubby will make that mistake again lol

[MASDman]

Stealth heaters are fully submersible but also come with a safety auto shut off guard that detects that if it out of water, then it shuts down the heater. Worth every penny. I recently forgot to unplug a partially submersible heater and only by smelling burnt recliner fabric was able to save it before it exploded! Thankfully the armchair recliner is none too worse for the wear as well. Lesson learned though, when in doubt, just but a stealth and you'll never have this issue.

[Parker]

If i remember correctly. I believe they have to have a MAX water level on them in order for them to pass Canadian standards. In Canada no heaters are considered submersible, but doesn't mean they can't be submersed. I can't remember where I heard or read it so I could be VERY wrong.

[StirCrazy]

all submersible heaters sold in Canada will have a "do not submerse in water" some where on them as according to our electrical standards there is nothing that qualifies to be a submersible heater. so yes they are submersible depending on which ones they are, and yes you should always unplug them when doing a water change. so you are both right.

Steve

[Snaz]

Originally Posted by Parker

If i remember correctly. I believe they have to have a MAX water level on them in order for them to pass Canadian standards. In Canada no heaters are considered submersible, but doesn't mean they can't be submersed. I can't remember where I heard or read it so I could be VERY wrong.

http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/ht...-+50+Watt.html

[Pescador]

These titanium heaters work great for me but you have to use them with a controller.
They shut off automatically if they are out of the water and you don't have to worry about dropping a rock on them.
http://www.aquaticeco.com/subcategor...tanium-Heaters