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Got a 11 x 29 Ultratherm :)
Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2016 9:42 pm
by GabyRaven
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
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Re: Got a 11 x 29 Ultratherm :)
Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2016 10:22 pm
by Crabinski
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.
Re: Got a 11 x 29 Ultratherm :)
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 9:24 am
by GabyRaven
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 :)
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 9:49 am
by Kermie16
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 :)
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 9:56 am
by GabyRaven
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 :)
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 10:08 am
by Kermie16
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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Awww! I love hermies out playing
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Re: Got a 11 x 29 Ultratherm :)
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 10:25 am
by GabyRaven
They're so cute
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Re: Got a 11 x 29 Ultratherm :)
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 11:47 pm
by GotButterflies
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 :)
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2016 12:06 am
by GabyRaven
Is scotch tape okay? That's what I've got now
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Re: Got a 11 x 29 Ultratherm :)
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2016 1:42 am
by Rawrgeous
I'm sure it'd work in a pinch, but I don't know how well it will hold up long term.
Re: Got a 11 x 29 Ultratherm :)
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2016 2:40 am
by GabyRaven
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 :)
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2016 9:50 pm
by GabyRaven
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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Re: Got a 11 x 29 Ultratherm :)
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2016 10:18 pm
by Kermie16
Whoop whoop!! Happy dance!!
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Re: Got a 11 x 29 Ultratherm :)
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2016 7:41 am
by GotButterflies
Yay!
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Re: Got a 11 x 29 Ultratherm :)
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2016 9:22 pm
by GabyRaven
What's the max temp the tat should be at?
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