Wisey
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Hi All,
I have done a search on the forums for info and seen a few threads where there were some problems with the Hydor inline heaters in the past. I think the most recent thread was related to them being replaced with a new version back in February 2014.
What is the current thinking\opinion on these? Are they considered reliable at this time? I saw mention of someone considering using a heat controller after it broke and cooked their tank, is this something I need to seriously consider?
My other question, my tank is 125 litres and my tubing size is 16\22 so I will have the choice of the 200 or 300 watt versions. What is the value in getting the 200 watt? It's only £3 cheaper than the 300, so surely I am better off buying the higher rated one meaning I could use it on a larger tank in the future. Am I missing something? Would I be right in saying that the 300 will heat the water quicker, so uses more electric at the time, but would not run as long so this would balance out to some extent?
Thanks in advance!
Wisey.
I have done a search on the forums for info and seen a few threads where there were some problems with the Hydor inline heaters in the past. I think the most recent thread was related to them being replaced with a new version back in February 2014.
What is the current thinking\opinion on these? Are they considered reliable at this time? I saw mention of someone considering using a heat controller after it broke and cooked their tank, is this something I need to seriously consider?
My other question, my tank is 125 litres and my tubing size is 16\22 so I will have the choice of the 200 or 300 watt versions. What is the value in getting the 200 watt? It's only £3 cheaper than the 300, so surely I am better off buying the higher rated one meaning I could use it on a larger tank in the future. Am I missing something? Would I be right in saying that the 300 will heat the water quicker, so uses more electric at the time, but would not run as long so this would balance out to some extent?
Thanks in advance!
Wisey.