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Juwel aquarium heater problem

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  • 08-03-2013 8:26pm
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    FrDougalMcguire
    Registered Users Posts: 283 ✭✭


    Hi
    I Have a Juwel vision 180 aquarium with the recommended heater installed. I cannot get the water below 30C despite the fact I have the stat turned fully clockwise. The glow lamp is on always when it is plugged in. Its wrecking my head as i have the tank three weeks now and cant introduce any fish to it due to high temperatures.
    Any suggestions gladly accepted


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    Silverfish
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 16,696 Mod ✭✭✭✭Silverfish


    Stupid answer maybe but have you tried turning the stat the other way? I have two that I think I'm turning down when it's actually turning them up.

    Other than that, its definitely broken. Can you return it?


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    FrDougalMcguire
    Registered Users Posts: 283 ✭✭FrDougalMcguire


    Ill give it a go, but on top of the heater its marked + and - and I have it turned all way towards -.
    I cant return it as it was purchased second hand along with the tank.
    Fingers crossed the heater is a dud and the + and - are in the wrong place!
    Ill let u know how i get on with that!
    Thanks


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    FrDougalMcguire
    Registered Users Posts: 283 ✭✭FrDougalMcguire


    No, that didnt work either. the glow lamp stays on no matter what position the stat is at, looks like I'll have to buy a new heater:mad::mad:


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    Lenny
    Moderators, Music Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,389 Mod ✭✭✭✭Lenny


    I have the same tank as you, the heather that comes as standard is cat.
    go with this one http://www.seahorseaquariums.com/JBL-ProTemp-S-25W//1644
    perfect size for your tank, and it has deg setting on it, and built in thermostat, and turns off itsself if taken out of the water.
    I have mine set to a fraction over 24c, and at the oposite end of the tank the reader is telling me its 25.4deg


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