tahoetanks
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Bang Guy said:
100degf water temp!!!
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tahoetanks
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Originally Posted by earlybird
I think the problem is you are still making dacquiris from the can. :scared:
Only when desperate and lazy. :hilarious
I think the problem is you are still making dacquiris from the can. :scared:
Only when desperate and lazy. :hilarious
vpotts28
Active Member
Originally Posted by earlybird
I think the problem is you are still making daiquiris from the can. :scared:
Sounds like to much work for the end result, simply turn that bottle of rum up and gulp. This will make dealing with the loss of a tank occupant much easier, but AA will lead you to believe otherwise.
I think the problem is you are still making daiquiris from the can. :scared:
Sounds like to much work for the end result, simply turn that bottle of rum up and gulp. This will make dealing with the loss of a tank occupant much easier, but AA will lead you to believe otherwise.
tahoetanks
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newtankman
Member
I am beginning to think that the lfs should sale liquor as well, because this suuucks!
tahoetanks
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I think the majority of us here have had some or will have some major tank crisis at some point. It does suck. All you can do is your best and hope it never happens again. My motto??? Hope for the best and prepare for the worst.
vpotts28
Active Member
Originally Posted by tahoetanks
I think the majority of us here have had some or will have some major tank crisis at some point. It does suck. All you can do is your best and hope it never happens again. My motto??? Hope for the best and prepare for the worst.
Exactly, the only think I don't think I am prepared for is a tank leak. Crossing my fingers, I hope I won't ever have to deal with that. I've already had my experience with my skimmer shooting a seven foot fountain up the wall and onto the carpet, like ol'faithful. That was an experience, try cleaning up carpet and not being able to move the tank.
I think the majority of us here have had some or will have some major tank crisis at some point. It does suck. All you can do is your best and hope it never happens again. My motto??? Hope for the best and prepare for the worst.
Exactly, the only think I don't think I am prepared for is a tank leak. Crossing my fingers, I hope I won't ever have to deal with that. I've already had my experience with my skimmer shooting a seven foot fountain up the wall and onto the carpet, like ol'faithful. That was an experience, try cleaning up carpet and not being able to move the tank.
tahoetanks
Member
That exact thing happened to me just yest. while I was outside. By the time I found the flood, it had pumped out enough water to keep be busy swearing with the shopvac for an hour. Oh well. My floors got cleaned really well and I needed to do another water change anyhow. I usually prefer a more controlled environment for water changes though.
vpotts28
Active Member
Originally Posted by tahoetanks
That exact thing happened to me just yest. while I was outside. By the time I found the flood, it had pumped out enough water to keep be busy swearing with the shopvac for an hour. Oh well. My floors got cleaned really well and I needed to do another water change anyhow. I usually prefer a more controlled environment for water changes though.
I almost had another experience with the skimmer but luckily I caught it in time. The o ring that fits underneath the collection cup had come out of place.
That exact thing happened to me just yest. while I was outside. By the time I found the flood, it had pumped out enough water to keep be busy swearing with the shopvac for an hour. Oh well. My floors got cleaned really well and I needed to do another water change anyhow. I usually prefer a more controlled environment for water changes though.
I almost had another experience with the skimmer but luckily I caught it in time. The o ring that fits underneath the collection cup had come out of place.
newtankman
Member
Originally Posted by Vpotts28
Exactly, the only think I don't think I am prepared for is a tank leak. Crossing my fingers, I hope I won't ever have to deal with that. I've already had my experience with my skimmer shooting a seven foot fountain up the wall and onto the carpet, like ol'faithful. That was an experience, try cleaning up carpet and not being able to move the tank.
Well I’m going to check out my skimmer now, that’s for sure.
Exactly, the only think I don't think I am prepared for is a tank leak. Crossing my fingers, I hope I won't ever have to deal with that. I've already had my experience with my skimmer shooting a seven foot fountain up the wall and onto the carpet, like ol'faithful. That was an experience, try cleaning up carpet and not being able to move the tank.
Well I’m going to check out my skimmer now, that’s for sure.
bang guy
Moderator
Originally Posted by Mr. Green
On the topic of controllers, do you have to go expensive or do the less expensive models work just as well? I have found some less expensive units and I plan on getting two of them for my future heaters.
The better controllers are more reliable and cost more. The worth is up to you.
Set the controller at the temperature you would like to maintain and then set the heaters slightly higher. This will allow the controller (with the better electronics) to turn the heaters on and off. If the controller happens to malfunction then the heaters will use their internal controller to turn themselves off.
ie. Set the controller for 82F and set the heaters for 84F. Since the controller will turn the heaters off at 82F that's the temperature that will be maintained. If the controller fails then the temp will climb to 84F. If you see the temperature at 84F then check your controller.
The same (and opposite) applies for a chiller.
On the topic of controllers, do you have to go expensive or do the less expensive models work just as well? I have found some less expensive units and I plan on getting two of them for my future heaters.
The better controllers are more reliable and cost more. The worth is up to you.
Set the controller at the temperature you would like to maintain and then set the heaters slightly higher. This will allow the controller (with the better electronics) to turn the heaters on and off. If the controller happens to malfunction then the heaters will use their internal controller to turn themselves off.
ie. Set the controller for 82F and set the heaters for 84F. Since the controller will turn the heaters off at 82F that's the temperature that will be maintained. If the controller fails then the temp will climb to 84F. If you see the temperature at 84F then check your controller.
The same (and opposite) applies for a chiller.
newtankman
Member
Originally Posted by Bang Guy
The better controllers are more reliable and cost more. The worth is up to you.
Set the controller at the temperature you would like to maintain and then set the heaters slightly higher. This will allow the controller (with the better electronics) to turn the heaters on and off. If the controller happens to malfunction then the heaters will use their internal controller to turn themselves off.
ie. Set the controller for 82F and set the heaters for 84F. Since the controller will turn the heaters off at 82F that's the temperature that will be maintained. If the controller fails then the temp will climb to 84F. If you see the temperature at 84F then check your controller.
The same (and opposite) applies for a chiller.
The better controllers are more reliable and cost more. The worth is up to you.
Set the controller at the temperature you would like to maintain and then set the heaters slightly higher. This will allow the controller (with the better electronics) to turn the heaters on and off. If the controller happens to malfunction then the heaters will use their internal controller to turn themselves off.
ie. Set the controller for 82F and set the heaters for 84F. Since the controller will turn the heaters off at 82F that's the temperature that will be maintained. If the controller fails then the temp will climb to 84F. If you see the temperature at 84F then check your controller.
The same (and opposite) applies for a chiller.
mr. green
Member
Originally Posted by Bang Guy
The better controllers are more reliable and cost more. The worth is up to you.
Set the controller at the temperature you would like to maintain and then set the heaters slightly higher. This will allow the controller (with the better electronics) to turn the heaters on and off. If the controller happens to malfunction then the heaters will use their internal controller to turn themselves off.
ie. Set the controller for 82F and set the heaters for 84F. Since the controller will turn the heaters off at 82F that's the temperature that will be maintained. If the controller fails then the temp will climb to 84F. If you see the temperature at 84F then check your controller.
The same (and opposite) applies for a chiller.
Thanks, does anyone know of any controllers that do duel heaters? I am going to need 2 so I was hoping for a single controller!!
The better controllers are more reliable and cost more. The worth is up to you.
Set the controller at the temperature you would like to maintain and then set the heaters slightly higher. This will allow the controller (with the better electronics) to turn the heaters on and off. If the controller happens to malfunction then the heaters will use their internal controller to turn themselves off.
ie. Set the controller for 82F and set the heaters for 84F. Since the controller will turn the heaters off at 82F that's the temperature that will be maintained. If the controller fails then the temp will climb to 84F. If you see the temperature at 84F then check your controller.
The same (and opposite) applies for a chiller.
Thanks, does anyone know of any controllers that do duel heaters? I am going to need 2 so I was hoping for a single controller!!
rylan1
Active Member
I'd say it was probably the change in the weather, my tank temp climbed too in the last few days because of change in temp outside. I'm sure the weather in Ohio is very similar to New York. I regulated my temp by opening a window and using a fan. A 29g tank can heat up very fast especially if you have a lid or top on it.
rylan1
Active Member
I'd say it was probably the change in the weather, my tank temp climbed too in the last few days because of change in temp outside. I'm in Ohio also and as you know we've had some warm weather the past few days
. I regulated my temp by opening a window and using a fan. A 29g tank can heat up very fast especially if you have a lid or top on it. - But it could also be the heater???
trainfever
Active Member
That is what I did, bought a 2 way splitter. I had a Won Bros controller stick on and caused my temp to rise to 97.6 degrees. I had another that wouldnt turn on. Anyway I found a controller made by Finnex. It was less than 40 dollars. I pluged the 2 way splitter into that. I then cut the controllers off the Won Bros heaters and put a new plug on them, the heating elements are good on them, its just the controllers go bad quickly. Anyway, I then pluged both heaters into the Finnex controller.