Got a 11 x 29 Ultratherm :)

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Got a 11 x 29 Ultratherm :)

Post by GabyRaven » Fri Nov 18, 2016 9:42 pm

Just installed a new heater :) What's your thoughts about ultratherm? I read on here that it's the best kind so I bought the one sized for a 20 gal long. Curious about everyone's experience with these Image


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Re: Got a 11 x 29 Ultratherm :)

Post by Crabinski » Fri Nov 18, 2016 10:22 pm

Ultratherm's are the pinnacle of UTHs. I installed an 11x23 on the 29g almost two years ago and haven't had a second of trouble with it. One of the very nice perks of the Ultratherm is that they can be insulated, if needed, to boost the output.
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Re: Got a 11 x 29 Ultratherm :)

Post by GabyRaven » Sat Nov 19, 2016 9:24 am

Crabinski wrote:Ultratherm's are the pinnacle of UTHs. I installed an 11x23 on the 29g almost two years ago and haven't had a second of trouble with it. One of the very nice perks of the Ultratherm is that they can be insulated, if needed, to boost the output.
Sweet! That's awesome, how did you stick it on your tank? Currently, I have it stuck on with scotch tape but I'm sure there's a better way


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Re: Got a 11 x 29 Ultratherm :)

Post by Kermie16 » Sat Nov 19, 2016 9:49 am

We started out with 1
Zoomed UTH then another because the first one did a horrible job then finally gave in and got the Ultratherm. Best money spent!! I use packing tape all along the edges (no tape on the heating element itself).


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Re: Got a 11 x 29 Ultratherm :)

Post by GabyRaven » Sat Nov 19, 2016 9:56 am

Same! The zoomed one I had was pathetic, didn't make a difference at all, but this one is so nice a toasty that 3 out of 4 of my crabs came out to play this morning!


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Re: Got a 11 x 29 Ultratherm :)

Post by Kermie16 » Sat Nov 19, 2016 10:08 am

GabyRaven wrote:Same! The zoomed one I had was pathetic, didn't make a difference at all, but this one is so nice a toasty that 3 out of 4 of my crabs came out to play this morning!


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Re: Got a 11 x 29 Ultratherm :)

Post by GabyRaven » Sat Nov 19, 2016 10:25 am

They're so cute


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Post by GotButterflies » Sat Nov 19, 2016 11:47 pm

I just purchased mine, but I used reflectix tape. I read you could use package tape & duct tape also. :).


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Re: Got a 11 x 29 Ultratherm :)

Post by GabyRaven » Sun Nov 20, 2016 12:06 am

Is scotch tape okay? That's what I've got now


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Re: Got a 11 x 29 Ultratherm :)

Post by Rawrgeous » Sun Nov 20, 2016 1:42 am

I'm sure it'd work in a pinch, but I don't know how well it will hold up long term.
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Re: Got a 11 x 29 Ultratherm :)

Post by GabyRaven » Sun Nov 20, 2016 2:40 am

Okay, when I get back home I'll use duct tape or something, thanks guys!


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Re: Got a 11 x 29 Ultratherm :)

Post by GabyRaven » Sun Nov 20, 2016 9:50 pm

Omg I love this heater I just got home and the tank temp is 85 it's perfect, before with the Zoomed I couldn't get it above 80 even in the sun! Success!


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Post by Kermie16 » Sun Nov 20, 2016 10:18 pm

Whoop whoop!! Happy dance!!


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Post by GotButterflies » Mon Nov 21, 2016 7:41 am

Yay!


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Re: Got a 11 x 29 Ultratherm :)

Post by GabyRaven » Mon Nov 21, 2016 9:22 pm

What's the max temp the tat should be at?


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