Heater Suggestions...

spicolte · 12/19/2021, 04:25 PM

My vintage Ebo Jager heater is starting to act up.

It's been quite some time since I have shopped for a heater, and I'm hearing Ebo's aren't as bullet proof and well built as they used to be, so I am looking for suggestions.

What do you all suggest for a comparable high end heater suggestion?

Thanks for the assist.

Vinny Kreyling · 12/20/2021, 09:57 AM

https://premiumaquatics.com/products...al-heater.html

They HAVE TO BE ON A CONTROLLER.

NotReefSafe · 12/20/2021, 07:18 PM

I recommend the 300W or 600W BRS Titanium heater on a InkBird ITC-306a Controller, BRS sells them as a package and they are amazing!

fishgate · 12/22/2021, 10:22 AM

Eheim Yager still pretty reliable. They don't last forever though. And yes, it should also be on a controller. The controller is primary.

spicolte · 12/22/2021, 09:12 PM

Thanks for the assist and heater suggestions.

I currently have an inkbird in use, but it has started acting wacky. It is measuring the temp two degrees *higher* than the other methods I am using to measure temp. It was spot on prior to this hiccup. I'm not sure what happened. On the week it happened, I entered the tank to clean the display of algae and the water felt much colder than it should. InkBird was stating I was in my range. When I measured with a glass thermometer it was at least 2 degrees cooler.

It caused me to bump the InkBird up 2 degrees in range (alarms), after turning up the heater to the get the correct temp. Right now my tank temp is 76, but the InkBird is displaying 78.5.

It also failed to cut the electricity to the heater when it began alarming earlier this summer due to my previous heater starting to show it's age and get unstable. Alarm rang...no electricity cut off.

Prior to placing the InkBird into service I contacted their customer service to inquire about probe cleaning frequency or concerns with the probe in Salt Water. They replied with this:

<<<< Please clean the probe regularly. We often do a regular customer survey. Based on feedback from customers who have used the probe for more than 2 or 3 years, regular cleaning of the probes is what they have been doing, that's why we would advise other customers to do the same to protect the probes from damage.>>>>>>

Do any of you do this to your InkBird probe?

Vinny Kreyling · 12/23/2021, 08:56 AM

I've heard too many complaints about the Inkbird.
I would use a Ranco (industrial unit) if I did not have my controller.

LQT · 12/31/2021, 08:39 AM

My Ranco temperature controller is probably the most reliable piece of gear on my tank. It’s currently running a BRS heating element.

12/19/2021, 04:25 PM	#1
spicolte Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 20	Heater Suggestions... My vintage Ebo Jager heater is starting to act up. It's been quite some time since I have shopped for a heater, and I'm hearing Ebo's aren't as bullet proof and well built as they used to be, so I am looking for suggestions. What do you all suggest for a comparable high end heater suggestion? Thanks for the assist. __________________ Michael Laflamme "There's no better time than the present...as long as the present is some other time!" Current Tank Info: 100 gallon reef, mushrooms, 5 star and button polyps. 180 Gallon FOWLR, 34 gallon nano reef, and also a 2.5 gallon nano freshwater planted tank.

12/20/2021, 09:57 AM	#2
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	https://premiumaquatics.com/products...al-heater.html They HAVE TO BE ON A CONTROLLER. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

12/22/2021, 10:22 AM	#4
fishgate Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Damascus, MD Posts: 3,340	Eheim Yager still pretty reliable. They don't last forever though. And yes, it should also be on a controller. The controller is primary. __________________ 125RR in-wall, 40B Sump, CS180 BM Skimmer, ATI 4x80 watt, eheim 1262, custom wrap around rock wall, ReefKeeper Elite 120g in-wall, 40B Sump, PC 54wx4, Jabao DC-6000 (full siphon), future seahorse t Current Tank Info: 125g, 120g, 2x40b sumps, ATI 4x80 T5HO

12/22/2021, 09:12 PM	#5
spicolte Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 20	Thanks for the assist and heater suggestions. I currently have an inkbird in use, but it has started acting wacky. It is measuring the temp two degrees higher than the other methods I am using to measure temp. It was spot on prior to this hiccup. I'm not sure what happened. On the week it happened, I entered the tank to clean the display of algae and the water felt much colder than it should. InkBird was stating I was in my range. When I measured with a glass thermometer it was at least 2 degrees cooler. It caused me to bump the InkBird up 2 degrees in range (alarms), after turning up the heater to the get the correct temp. Right now my tank temp is 76, but the InkBird is displaying 78.5. It also failed to cut the electricity to the heater when it began alarming earlier this summer due to my previous heater starting to show it's age and get unstable. Alarm rang...no electricity cut off. Prior to placing the InkBird into service I contacted their customer service to inquire about probe cleaning frequency or concerns with the probe in Salt Water. They replied with this: <<<< Please clean the probe regularly. We often do a regular customer survey. Based on feedback from customers who have used the probe for more than 2 or 3 years, regular cleaning of the probes is what they have been doing, that's why we would advise other customers to do the same to protect the probes from damage.>>>>>> Do any of you do this to your InkBird probe? __________________ Michael Laflamme "There's no better time than the present...as long as the present is some other time!" Current Tank Info: 100 gallon reef, mushrooms, 5 star and button polyps. 180 Gallon FOWLR, 34 gallon nano reef, and also a 2.5 gallon nano freshwater planted tank.

12/23/2021, 08:56 AM	#6
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	I've heard too many complaints about the Inkbird. I would use a Ranco (industrial unit) if I did not have my controller. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

12/20/2021, 07:18 PM	#3
NotReefSafe Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Posts: 1	I recommend the 300W or 600W BRS Titanium heater on a InkBird ITC-306a Controller, BRS sells them as a package and they are amazing!

12/31/2021, 08:39 AM	#7
LQT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 1,516	My Ranco temperature controller is probably the most reliable piece of gear on my tank. It’s currently running a BRS heating element. __________________ - Leon (aka - Water Dog) Deep Blue 57 Edge ATI Acro Garden Build Thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25573384#post25573384 Current Tank Info: DeepBlue 57 Edge