heater in acrylic sump

noobtothereef · 02/06/2010, 08:03 AM

How is everybody supporting there submersible heater in there acrylic sump? Trying mount it so it has no chance of melting anything, stupid suction cups arent very reliable, thinking of making a piece of acrylic to hold it

Toadally · 02/06/2010, 08:06 AM

I wasn't aware that the heater would melt the acrylic.....hmmm

arredondojason · 02/06/2010, 09:01 AM

I am running a 800W heater in my acrylic sump so I am sure you will be fine.

Toadally · 02/06/2010, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arredondojason

I am running a 800W heater in my acrylic sump so I am sure you will be fine.

How do you have it mounted?

sfboarders · 02/06/2010, 05:53 PM

I have 2 of them laying in the sump. I don't think the heaters will get hot enough to melt anything.

mfinn · 02/06/2010, 06:29 PM

The heaters are submerged in water and that will keep them from getting hot enough to melt acrylic.
I have a pair of 300 watt heaters laying on the bottom of my sump.

Toadally · 02/06/2010, 06:41 PM

Thanks!

02/06/2010, 08:03 AM	#1
noobtothereef Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: council bluffs iowa Posts: 1,530	heater in acrylic sump How is everybody supporting there submersible heater in there acrylic sump? Trying mount it so it has no chance of melting anything, stupid suction cups arent very reliable, thinking of making a piece of acrylic to hold it

02/06/2010, 08:06 AM	#2
Toadally Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Mount Holly, NC Posts: 986	I wasn't aware that the heater would melt the acrylic.....hmmm __________________ _Michael "Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, "I think I'll squeeze these dangly things here, and drink whatever comes out?" Reef Aquarium Society of Charlotte (RASOC) Treasurer Current Tank Info: 57gal. Illuminata, Bubble Magus Skimmer, Tek Elite 6x39w, 40gal. Breeder, 2x A150w Kessil LED

02/06/2010, 06:41 PM	#7
Toadally Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Mount Holly, NC Posts: 986	Thanks! __________________ _Michael "Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, "I think I'll squeeze these dangly things here, and drink whatever comes out?" Reef Aquarium Society of Charlotte (RASOC) Treasurer Current Tank Info: 57gal. Illuminata, Bubble Magus Skimmer, Tek Elite 6x39w, 40gal. Breeder, 2x A150w Kessil LED

02/06/2010, 09:01 AM	#3
arredondojason Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 988	I am running a 800W heater in my acrylic sump so I am sure you will be fine.

02/06/2010, 05:53 PM	#5
sfboarders Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: 808 State Posts: 1,356	I have 2 of them laying in the sump. I don't think the heaters will get hot enough to melt anything.

02/06/2010, 06:29 PM	#6
mfinn Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Olympia. WA. Posts: 8,648	The heaters are submerged in water and that will keep them from getting hot enough to melt acrylic. I have a pair of 300 watt heaters laying on the bottom of my sump.