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01/17/2011, 03:34 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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Heater in overflow box
Does anyone keep their tank heaters in their overflow boxes? I use multiple heaters, in case one should fail, so this would really free up space and wires in my sump and make cleaning out the sump a bit easier. As long as the overflow boxes use durso standpipes and keep a constant water level, I can't think of any reason not to do this? Any opinions?
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01/17/2011, 05:17 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Chicago
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Thats where I have mine.....no problems so far.
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01/18/2011, 07:34 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
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I have dual overflows, and I have a heater in each. I have a fairly strong flow sump. I've had no issues. I haven't heard of anyone else with this setup having issues. I just always make sure I shut off the heater when I'm doing a water change for if the water level drops where the heater is located. I'm going on 3+ years like this with no problems. They were just way too damn big to place anywhere in my sump.
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