I forgot the wattage to gal ratio when geting a heater.

[gmann1139]

Originally Posted by Gooch
http:///forum/post/2961594
I mean if better heaters were able to do more at fewer wattage then I would surely be more interested in throwing extra money at something that would save me money in my electric bill.
You raise an interesting point. We assume that all heaters have the same heat output/watt, but that's not necessarily the case.
If you're looking to really hug a tree, I would think that the control on the heater is probably more important than the heating efficiency. Same reason getting an electronic thermostat usually saves you money.

 

[gooch]

Originally Posted by gmann1139
http:///forum/post/2961632
You raise an interesting point. We assume that all heaters have the same heat output/watt, but that's not necessarily the case.
If you're looking to really hug a tree, I would think that the control on the heater is probably more important than the heating efficiency. Same reason getting an electronic thermostat usually saves you money.
no no, I am not trying to hug a tree... believe me.. I am just trying to save some bucks.

 

[king_neptune]

hug a tree? that was funny, but i didnt get it. im with the cheap crowd. I plan to get 2x300watt heaters. Id ike to keep the purchase around 70ish. From wht I can tell plastic and submersible is indeedthe way to go. I would love to blow big bucks on a heater.IMO this is a vital element of the system. I simply feel that two cheap ones will do fine for the next 6 months.
And when I do upgrade to fancy ones...i will put the cheaper ones in a frag tank or something.