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12/22/2008, 02:48 PM
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decrease in temp
My friends heater went out and the temp in his tank decreased it about 60 degrees. He just bought a new heater and was wondering if he should slowly get the temp back to the 78 range or should get it up to the temp as fast as possible. Thanks
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12/22/2008, 02:49 PM
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As fast as the heater will do it probably won't be anywhere near "too fast" so I vote for cranking it up to the desired temp and letting it rip.
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12/22/2008, 02:50 PM
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As fast as possible. The low temperature is harmful, the change is not.
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12/22/2008, 05:13 PM
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I agree - as fast as the heater will do it. This is one reason to use two separate heaters at half the wattage. In the event one heater fails or sticks on, the temp drop or rise won't be as fast.
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