External Heating Options

[pat1cp]

Hello,

I've "aquired" a Eheim Ecco Pro 300, which I believe has 12mm ID tubing. Searching for inline/external heaters that I could use with it have thus far drawn a blank.

I'm a bit of a noob and any tips would be appreciated.

 

[hypnogogia]

ETH

First and unique external heater for aquariums with the exclusive PTC (Positive Thermal Coefficient) technology. The self-limiting PTC heating element guarantees maximum safety against any risk of overheating. The exclusive technology and the high quality of the components guarantee a long...

www.hydor.com

 

[pat1cp]

Can't find the hydor heaters in the UK. All coming up as unavailable. There's one on ebay, but it's for 16mm hose.

Are 16 to 12mm reducers available?

 

[Paul Willi]

Hi
Jbl pro temp inline heaters, think they come with a selection of hose adaptors
cheers

 

[H.Alves]

Hi
Jbl pro temp inline heaters, think they come with a selection of hose adaptors
cheers

Yes indeed they do. They are just like the Sunsun ones but more expensive. Probably with better quality control.

I have been using the sunsun ones for couple years both eh-300 and eh-500 and they run fine. The temperature is 1 degree off from the display temperature to tank temperature but I just set it 1 degree higher.

They come with 12, 16mm and 19mm adaptors for both sides.

They are a bit finicky so I wouldn’t change the adapters too much since that can dislodge the temperature sensor.


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[pat1cp]

Been thinking........what about a cheap filter with a heater. I'm running an Eheim ecco and I could add one of these.....

Eden External Aquarium Filters with Eden Water Heater

The Eden External Filter range comes with the benefits of being a safe, compact and small-sized filter unit which performs to the highest professional standard of water filtration with an almost silent operation. The motor is completely sealed and thermal-protected ensuring reliability and lower...

www.aquatix-2u.co.uk

Slightly more expensive than an inline heater, but not much, and you get the additonal filtration thrown in.

Anybody see a flaw in my plan ?

 

[Wolf6]

No flaw, but having had 3 of these I can tell you they are prone to leaking eventually. They will last a good while but dont expect 5 years or more from these. I have one that is now 7 years but since I just use it for heating and inline diffusion I dont clean it often, but I have another on my nano that leaked at the heater first after a few months and later (like a year or so) from the rubber ring as well, and a new one after that leaks a bit from the ring after every cleaning after 8 months. It stops leaking after a bit and the pump is quiet and cheap, but its no eheim or jbl. Oh and on the first small one the heater died, replacing it probably lead to the leakage. Long story short quality isnt great but they work fine other then that.

 

[pat1cp]

Thanks for the feedback @Wolf Think I may just bite the bullet and go for the Oase Filtosmart based on what you've said.