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    This topic has been brought up a lot, and call it laziness to not search all the threads.

    What heater would you recommend? I was doing a water change last night, and honestly never unplug my heater during a WC and never have had any issues. some water splashed, hit the glass casing and caused the heater to badly crack.

    i know eheim has an auto-shutoff, just twice the cost as run of the mill heaters.

    may just call the manufacturer on this one too since its only 6 months old and was working fine. maybe they will just replace it.

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    I recommend Eheim for their price and quality.
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    • #3
      i called the manufacturer, sounds like they are just going to replace it no questions asked. no official confirmation on that, just by the phone conversation. was only a $15 heater, but if they just replace it, good customer service. just need to remember not to let the water level get below the heating coils, or unplug it before WC.

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      • #4
        Wow, that is great customer service. I always pay a little extra and go Eheim so I can rest easy


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        • #5
          Originally posted by Austy16414 View Post
          Wow, that is great customer service. I always pay a little extra and go Eheim so I can rest easy


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          She seemed disinterested...i tell her the heater fractured in my tank and she is like "oh ok"...i say i am about a week or two beyond the warranty period...she replies "its ok thats no problem"...haha

          sent her my amazon receipt and waiting to see what happens now. i dont think the water will get too cold too fast.

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          • #6
            What brand is this heater? Fingers crossed for ya

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            • #7
              Auto shutoff is a great feature to have on heaters. I think it's worth it.
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              • #8
                Originally posted by Austy16414 View Post
                What brand is this heater? Fingers crossed for ya
                the brand is aquatop. i am usually all for trying to find a bargain, like that $9 powerhead which is still going strong...so i figured a $15 heater for 200W why not give it a try. if they replace it for free this time great, if not i will invest in a better heater.

                Originally posted by ptran View Post
                Auto shutoff is a great feature to have on heaters. I think it's worth it.
                i agree. i should have noticed the orange light was still on when the level dropped below the coil. my mistake. so if they replace it i will just be more careful. other than that, heater was working great for the entire 6 months

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                • #9
                  I can't blame you for that. I'm all about a good deal as long as I can sleep at night haha


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                  • #10
                    haha yeah there were no issues at all with the heater otherwise. just chalk it up to user error

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                    • #11
                      i use fluval e300w and the e200w on both my tanks that have digital thermostats built in , its a very nice features that works well for me but they aren't cheap but well worth the money

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Ballinxalex View Post
                        i use fluval e300w and the e200w on both my tanks that have digital thermostats built in , its a very nice features that works well for me but they aren't cheap but well worth the money
                        ...hence the name "Balling" Alex lol
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                        020G Electric blue, Red Fin Borleye FOR SALE
                        020G Leulepi grow-out
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                        030G SRD FlowerHorn
                        040G Hongi Sweden breeder
                        090G Tangs community
                        100G Tangs community
                        150G Cyphos Moba & Leulepi

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                        • #13
                          Haha I bought them used !!

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Ballinxalex View Post
                            i use fluval e300w and the e200w on both my tanks that have digital thermostats built in , its a very nice features that works well for me but they aren't cheap but well worth the money
                            Digital ballin! Those are some nice heaters

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                            • #15
                              I have had my Ehiems so long. I would have no idea what to buy new.
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