Heaters

flanole · 10/05/2015, 12:08 PM

Need new heaters for the 150g rebuild. This time I want them in the sump instead of the DT. Like Jager glass, but they are too long for the sump. I'm using Apex controller, so I want to integrate heating control with it. Any recommendations as for as two heaters for a 150g?

chucko · 10/05/2015, 12:15 PM

I'm using two of these in my 120g build: http://www.finnex.net/index.php/hmo-..._store=default (200w version).

As far as apex integration - I just have them connected to an EB8. I have the EB8 outlet's control type set to "heater". Fallback is OFF, Probe is obviously the temp probe. The on and off temps are set to 77.8 and 78.8. The heaters also have controllers. One is set to 79 and the other is 78. They just get powered completely off when the apex see's the sump temp between 77.8 and 78.8.

flanole · 10/05/2015, 01:39 PM

May try one of those. Read some bad reviews, but really not enough to make a decision one way or the other.

firebirdude · 10/05/2015, 09:35 PM

This BRS video fits into this conversation.

braaap · 10/06/2015, 10:03 AM

I run Cobalt heaters. Never had an issue with them. Are accurate within 1 degree too.

flanole · 10/06/2015, 08:30 PM

I ordered a Finnex 300 to test out.

heritage · 10/06/2015, 08:50 PM

Jager glass heaters on apex. I like glass, it makes it easier to check them once in a while for condensation.

flanole · 10/06/2015, 08:53 PM

I like Jager heaters, but the size Jagers I need for the tank are too long to fit in sump. I use a couple of 8 yrs+ old Jagers in my water mixing station.

Harry_Y · 10/06/2015, 09:14 PM

I run four 200w Jagger heaters

heritage · 10/06/2015, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flanole

I like Jager heaters, but the size Jagers I need for the tank are too long to fit in sump. I use a couple of 8 yrs+ old Jagers in my water mixing station.

How big is the sump area you have to work with ?
If I wasn't running jagger I would go with the finnex.

EllisJuan · 10/07/2015, 12:01 AM

I am using a finnex for the same reason. The Jager was just too long for the area I wanted to put it in.

10/05/2015, 12:08 PM	#1
flanole Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 49	Heaters Need new heaters for the 150g rebuild. This time I want them in the sump instead of the DT. Like Jager glass, but they are too long for the sump. I'm using Apex controller, so I want to integrate heating control with it. Any recommendations as for as two heaters for a 150g?

10/06/2015, 09:14 PM	#9
Harry_Y Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NY Posts: 454	I run four 200w Jagger heaters __________________ . 180 Gallon Reef with Basement Sump, Apex Controller, Hamilton Cebu Sun Light, Lifereef Skimmer and Calcium Reactor.

10/07/2015, 12:01 AM	#11
EllisJuan Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 1,366	I am using a finnex for the same reason. The Jager was just too long for the area I wanted to put it in. __________________ 24x24x12 Rimless RR * Apex * Reeflink * Radion Pro G2 * MP10wQD * JNS CO-1 Skimmer * Advance Acrylics Custom Sump * Jebao DC2000

10/05/2015, 12:15 PM	#2
chucko Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 127	I'm using two of these in my 120g build: http://www.finnex.net/index.php/hmo-..._store=default (200w version). As far as apex integration - I just have them connected to an EB8. I have the EB8 outlet's control type set to "heater". Fallback is OFF, Probe is obviously the temp probe. The on and off temps are set to 77.8 and 78.8. The heaters also have controllers. One is set to 79 and the other is 78. They just get powered completely off when the apex see's the sump temp between 77.8 and 78.8.

10/05/2015, 01:39 PM	#3
flanole Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 49	May try one of those. Read some bad reviews, but really not enough to make a decision one way or the other.

10/05/2015, 09:35 PM	#4
firebirdude User and Abuser Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,836	This BRS video fits into this conversation.

10/06/2015, 10:03 AM	#5
braaap Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 55	I run Cobalt heaters. Never had an issue with them. Are accurate within 1 degree too.

10/06/2015, 08:30 PM	#6
flanole Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 49	I ordered a Finnex 300 to test out.

10/06/2015, 08:50 PM	#7
heritage Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PHILLY Posts: 561	Jager glass heaters on apex. I like glass, it makes it easier to check them once in a while for condensation.

10/06/2015, 08:53 PM	#8
flanole Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 49	I like Jager heaters, but the size Jagers I need for the tank are too long to fit in sump. I use a couple of 8 yrs+ old Jagers in my water mixing station.