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fishowner Enthusiast Posts: 215 Kudos: 206 Votes: 3 Registered: 01-Dec-2003	i got a 110 watt "Gaurdian" submersible heater for my 20 gallon tank the other day. i followed directions and put it in the tank and let the temperature stabilize.anyways shortly after i turn it on, the "on" indicator light goes off and the water stays the same temp. now it says it shuts off when it reaches the equivalent of 185 degrees F out of water,but theres no way it could get that hot in a matter of 20 min. besides that, i have it set on low and the heater doesn't even feel hot......what am i doing wrong??
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
kitten Fish Guru Meow? Posts: 2266 Kudos: 2194 Votes: 19 Registered: 18-Nov-2003	Don't ask me how it does that... I have the same heater and it rarely feels warm to the touch. However, it does seem to keep the tank at a nice steady temp, so who am I to argue? ~Meow. Thus spoke the cat.~
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
whetu Mega Fish Posts: 900 Votes: 63 Registered: 31-Jan-2003	The only way to be sure of the temp of your water is to have another thermometer in there, far away from the heater. I have my thermometer in the corner diagonally opposite to my heater. So double-check with a different thermometer and see if you still have a problem.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39


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