user of Eheim-JAGER TS Heater - 250 watt, please help.

viodea · #1 12/26/2007, 01:38 AM

I'm about to buy this heater but my sump's width is around 18". The description say the heater is 17" long. I want to make sure it's exactly 17" long with everything. Can someone tell me the min. space to fit this heater in? For example, with the bended cord laying flat on the bottom of a sump, what's the min. length to fit this in.

thanks

viodea · #2 12/26/2007, 10:57 AM

anyone?

orb · #3 12/26/2007, 12:47 PM

does it have to lay flat? they say they are fully submersible, but i've never used mine submersed. i can measure mine when i get home if you still need me to.

kdblove_99 · #4 12/26/2007, 02:00 PM

It is 17" but the cord some out of the top so it needs a little bit more than that18" should defiently cover that. If not you can tilt it a little the top does not have to be submerged. but i think 18" is plenty

sundancer · #5 12/26/2007, 03:15 PM

I would just buy two 150w heaters. There is a level of safety in doing this.

drives300 · #6 12/26/2007, 04:05 PM

i have one. they are NOT submersible.

drives300 · #7 12/26/2007, 04:05 PM

i have one. they are NOT submersible.

viodea · #8 12/27/2007, 01:22 PM

opposs.. I thought they were not submersible.
I guess I need to find another one that's submersible. I need to get something submersible.
Do I have to keep the water level consistent if I don't submerge the whole thing in the water?

thanks

orb · #9 12/27/2007, 02:12 PM

i don't think the level needs to be constant. i think there's a problem w/them shattering if they are left on without water-then get wet. i think as long as half of the heater is in the water you'd be ok.

do you have a sump w/baffles? if so, with my setup, the water between the baffles never changes, and that's where my heaters are at. i have 3 150 watt heaters, instead of one big one.

viodea · #10 12/27/2007, 03:36 PM

I have a sump with baffles. the left side of the sump is for skimmer and right side is for refuge. the middle part is for return pump. I'm planning on putting the heater in the middle one. Actually, I ordered 2 200W and 1 250W (long story). I'm going to return one of them or use it in my top off or salt mixed storage but I think a submersible is better.

I want to have 2 heaters to avoid single failure cause me big pain.

orb · #11 12/27/2007, 04:21 PM

well that reminds me lol. i am using one in my SW mixing can and it stays submerged. i didn't really worry about that one failing, because it's not in my tank, and my hands don't go in there if it's plugged in.
some websites show that heater as a submersible type, but it has a water level drawing printed onto the heater itself, so.....

since you have a topoff, your sump water level should stay pretty constant though right? if so, then you would just have to remember to turn it off when doing water changes.

viodea · #12 12/27/2007, 04:31 PM

I don't have auto top-off, at least not at the beginning.

pjf · #13 12/27/2007, 05:19 PM

The Eheim Jager website (http://www.eheim.com/jager.htm) describes the heater as "fully sumersible."

This heater is a good choice because its thermostat can be recalibrated if it drifts.

viodea · #14 12/27/2007, 06:30 PM

I should've visit that website before I made my purchase. All I need are 2 150's.

pjf · #15 12/27/2007, 08:50 PM

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Originally posted by viodea
I should've visit that website before I made my purchase. All I need are 2 150's.

You can return the 250w heater for two 150w heaters or you can save for a controller. Either choice is fine.