I have a little problem.

lougotzz · 05/06/2009, 05:52 PM

Well, today apparantly my heater broke in half. I just took it out of my sump about 5 minutes ago. Is there anything harmful in the heater that could have got into my water?

louisvilleboy · 05/06/2009, 06:26 PM

my friends heater busted in his sump which went to a 220 and a 210 one reef and one fish only the corals died and the snails but no fish so yes there is bad stuff in those heates good luck

redhanded77 · 05/06/2009, 06:28 PM

how did it break?

THE ROOK · 05/06/2009, 06:33 PM

I will only use titianum tubes or stealth plastic case heaters for this reason. I would do a good size water change to be safe. See if your LFS has any polyfilter. That stuff will pull out alot of contaminents pretty quick.

lougotzz · 05/06/2009, 06:46 PM

Im not sure how it broke actually, but the way I found out was actually scary. I kept hearing a pop, I thought my little 3 watt led lights were breaking, but that wasnt it cause they were all on fine. Then I thought my pump was low on water so I added a little water, the popping continued. Then in the water, I saw a giant flash of electricity. At this point I unplugged the whole system from the main cord, and pulled my pump out, thinking that was what made that flash. The pump was fine so I figured Id check my heater, and sure enough, the heater was in half. It was really scary seeing a giant white flash in a sump full of water though. Especially since I have almost died once from electricity with water washing my dog in the past. Oh well, Id better not see water near electricity again, that would probably do me in. Third times a charm, lol....

What heater doesnt use glass? I especially avoided a glass thermometer for this reason, and it happend with the hearter lol..

Ohiomom · 05/06/2009, 06:52 PM

Rena heaters are nice ones..love the one I got..

snorvich · 05/06/2009, 07:28 PM

Heaters normally fail in the control mechanism, and usually in the on position. If you want to sleep well, get a Ranco controller with a Titanium heater.

05/06/2009, 05:52 PM	#1
lougotzz Moved On Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,524	I have a little problem. Well, today apparantly my heater broke in half. I just took it out of my sump about 5 minutes ago. Is there anything harmful in the heater that could have got into my water?

05/06/2009, 06:52 PM	#6
Ohiomom Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,586	Rena heaters are nice ones..love the one I got.. __________________ .....Sandra “Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections.” Current Tank Info: 75 galllon reef, T5HO love em!

05/06/2009, 07:28 PM	#7
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	Heaters normally fail in the control mechanism, and usually in the on position. If you want to sleep well, get a Ranco controller with a Titanium heater. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

05/06/2009, 06:26 PM	#2
louisvilleboy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: louisville kentucky Posts: 182	my friends heater busted in his sump which went to a 220 and a 210 one reef and one fish only the corals died and the snails but no fish so yes there is bad stuff in those heates good luck

05/06/2009, 06:28 PM	#3
redhanded77 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: pacific ocean Posts: 413	how did it break?

05/06/2009, 06:33 PM	#4
THE ROOK Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Springfield, MA Posts: 2,100	I will only use titianum tubes or stealth plastic case heaters for this reason. I would do a good size water change to be safe. See if your LFS has any polyfilter. That stuff will pull out alot of contaminents pretty quick.

05/06/2009, 06:46 PM	#5
lougotzz Moved On Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,524	Im not sure how it broke actually, but the way I found out was actually scary. I kept hearing a pop, I thought my little 3 watt led lights were breaking, but that wasnt it cause they were all on fine. Then I thought my pump was low on water so I added a little water, the popping continued. Then in the water, I saw a giant flash of electricity. At this point I unplugged the whole system from the main cord, and pulled my pump out, thinking that was what made that flash. The pump was fine so I figured Id check my heater, and sure enough, the heater was in half. It was really scary seeing a giant white flash in a sump full of water though. Especially since I have almost died once from electricity with water washing my dog in the past. Oh well, Id better not see water near electricity again, that would probably do me in. Third times a charm, lol.... What heater doesnt use glass? I especially avoided a glass thermometer for this reason, and it happend with the hearter lol..