Tank Heaters/Controllers

RBU1 · #1 12/12/2007, 07:26 AM

I would like to get some opinions on heaters and controllers people find to work the best. I will be purchasing a heater/controller for the 300 gallon and wanted to get some feedback.

So what heaters are you using? I would prefer a titanium.

Fiziksgeek · #2 12/12/2007, 02:11 PM

I use 2-300watt Finnex titanium heaters on a Ranco controller for my 210. I have a 3rd heater, but haven't found a need for it, so its sits in the box as back-up.

RBU1 · #3 12/12/2007, 02:23 PM

So you use the dual stage controller using two heaters plugged in?????

Fiziksgeek · #4 12/12/2007, 02:59 PM

I have the single stage since I dont have/need a chiller.

Here is some wiring help from another local club member:

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...9#post11298619

dkh0331 · #5 12/12/2007, 03:06 PM

Another Finnex titanium heaters on a Ranco controller here.

RokleM · #6 12/12/2007, 05:07 PM

Primary Finnex titanium tube only 300w at 78.7 (AC3). Secondary Finnex titanium tube only 300w on 78.5 (AC3). A backup Finnex titanium 150w dial control set to 75 (stand alone).

dsandfort · #7 12/12/2007, 10:34 PM

I have had 3 Finnex controllers fail in 6 months. The tubes continue to work but I will never use another controller. I'm using the AquaMedic controllers now and so far---so good.

steve the plumb · #8 12/13/2007, 01:01 PM

I have the aqua medic and I stopped using if.For some reason the set temp went from 80 to 101.I don't know why this happened but it did this twice on me on 2 seperate occasions.I stopped using the aqua medic.I use my aquatronica to control the temp.

yaktop · #9 12/13/2007, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fiziksgeek
I use 2-300watt Finnex titanium heaters on a Ranco controller for my 210. I have a 3rd heater, but haven't found a need for it, so its sits in the box as back-up.

ditto, but 3 300W with a 4th as a backup on my 270. did the same with my 125 - zero issues, 7 years.

Fiziksgeek · #10 12/14/2007, 09:10 AM

Agree! I use the tube only Finnex titanium heaters with my Ranco.

Quote:

Originally posted by dsandfort
I have had 3 Finnex controllers fail in 6 months. The tubes continue to work but I will never use another controller. I'm using the AquaMedic controllers now and so far---so good.

Untamed12 · #11 12/15/2007, 12:05 PM

My 500W Finnex titanium heater died exactly 15 days past it's 60 day warranty. I won't purchase another Finnex heater.