anyone ever heard of a Ebo-Jager heater sticking?

sikpupy · 03/02/2009, 08:28 PM

Was just curious. I have heard they are one of the best and most dependable out there, so..... Before I get one or two, anyone ever heard of a Ebo-Jager heater sticking

barclayrl · 03/02/2009, 08:40 PM

I have used them for years.. But never without a controller... You cant beat the extra insurance with the controller....

iamwrasseman · 03/02/2009, 08:48 PM

yes i have had them stick on and off both ways ,they are one of the better ones but they have a mechanical switch that is bimetal and it wears out . i 2nd the controller !

snorvich · 03/02/2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally posted by barclayrl
I have used them for years.. But never without a controller... You cant beat the extra insurance with the controller....

No way will I risk frying my tank by using a heater without a controller. Ranco rocks!

sikpupy · 03/03/2009, 08:19 AM

$250 for a controller!? Hmm, That would buy a lot of fish! Now, if I had 2k in corals, I could see it. Sure, if money was no object, controller all the way!

snorvich · 03/03/2009, 08:54 AM

Well, they don't cost $250 and my livestock is way more important. Your choice. Heaters will eventually fail in the control mechanism, it is a question of when.

barclayrl · 03/03/2009, 09:44 AM

Yeah, I have had even the best heaters fail.. Its not worth it.. You can get used controllers for $50 and new ones as low as $75-80 (Ebay)

It is not worth killing everything and starting over.. You will kick yourself later (And then end up buying one anway after the heater fails.)

If you dont do a controller at first, please use several smaller heaters instead of a large one.. that way when one fails, (AND IT WILL) it wont nuke the tank as fast...

rendogg · 03/03/2009, 10:14 AM

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Originally posted by sikpupy
$250 for a controller!? Hmm, That would buy a lot of fish! Now, if I had 2k in corals, I could see it. Sure, if money was no object, controller all the way!

Wrong way to look at it, bud. The animals we keep should not be considered expendable. It annoys me when people spend money on the animals and then cheap out on equipment to keep them alive! Yes, all heaters can stick.

sikpupy · 03/03/2009, 12:03 PM

If I spend $200 on a controller now, my inhabitants will be on the street. That would not do them so well. Hmm, you know of a store that I can get a controller now and pay them $50 a month so I can pay rent, eat and the fish can eat?

I was looking at the Ronco controllers a few minutes on egay and could probably get one for $50 shipped but then I really do not have a warrantee. If I get one from a store, there $75 + shipping. I will have to check out what the ACjr controller is along with other controllers and get an idea of whats out there.

rendogg · 03/03/2009, 12:45 PM

Whoa, nobody wants your livestock out on the streets! Your heater probably isn't going to stick tomorrow, when you can, go buy a controller for piece of mind. Just try not to spend your money on animals when you need equipment, that's all.

03/02/2009, 08:28 PM	#1
sikpupy Moved On Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,431	anyone ever heard of a Ebo-Jager heater sticking? Was just curious. I have heard they are one of the best and most dependable out there, so..... Before I get one or two, anyone ever heard of a Ebo-Jager heater sticking

03/02/2009, 08:48 PM	#3
iamwrasseman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: syracuse Posts: 7,003	yes i have had them stick on and off both ways ,they are one of the better ones but they have a mechanical switch that is bimetal and it wears out . i 2nd the controller ! __________________ This hobby certainly can put you in some weird positions ! Dave Current Tank Info: 40 freshwater,25saltwater 2000 gallons ,enough tanks for an army ?

03/03/2009, 08:54 AM	#6
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	Well, they don't cost $250 and my livestock is way more important. Your choice. Heaters will eventually fail in the control mechanism, it is a question of when. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

03/03/2009, 12:03 PM	#9
sikpupy Moved On Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,431	If I spend $200 on a controller now, my inhabitants will be on the street. That would not do them so well. Hmm, you know of a store that I can get a controller now and pay them $50 a month so I can pay rent, eat and the fish can eat? I was looking at the Ronco controllers a few minutes on egay and could probably get one for $50 shipped but then I really do not have a warrantee. If I get one from a store, there $75 + shipping. I will have to check out what the ACjr controller is along with other controllers and get an idea of whats out there. Last edited by sikpupy; 03/03/2009 at 12:14 PM.

03/02/2009, 08:40 PM	#2
barclayrl Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chambersburg, PA Posts: 332	I have used them for years.. But never without a controller... You cant beat the extra insurance with the controller....

03/03/2009, 08:19 AM	#5
sikpupy Moved On Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,431	$250 for a controller!? Hmm, That would buy a lot of fish! Now, if I had 2k in corals, I could see it. Sure, if money was no object, controller all the way!

03/03/2009, 09:44 AM	#7
barclayrl Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chambersburg, PA Posts: 332	Yeah, I have had even the best heaters fail.. Its not worth it.. You can get used controllers for $50 and new ones as low as $75-80 (Ebay) It is not worth killing everything and starting over.. You will kick yourself later (And then end up buying one anway after the heater fails.) If you dont do a controller at first, please use several smaller heaters instead of a large one.. that way when one fails, (AND IT WILL) it wont nuke the tank as fast...

03/03/2009, 12:45 PM	#10
rendogg Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Abbotsford, B.C. Posts: 578	Whoa, nobody wants your livestock out on the streets! Your heater probably isn't going to stick tomorrow, when you can, go buy a controller for piece of mind. Just try not to spend your money on animals when you need equipment, that's all.