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February 3rd, 2008
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Fish Keeper
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HUGE Problem
I purchased a new heater yesterday and put it in my tank. Unfortunately, the glass was too cold from being outside that the glass tube cracked. Is there any way to fix this or what should I do?
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February 4th, 2008
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Fish Keeper
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Its dead, gone, finshed, dont try an fix it, you could end up zapping your fish or yourself.
Must be a little cold there?
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February 4th, 2008
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Moderator ~ King of Curt
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Pete is right. You should trash that one and learn from the mistake. Glass doesn't like sudden temperature changes.
If the heater is cold to the touch when you get it home let it sit in the room for an hour, then let it sit in the tank for 15 minutes, atleast, before you set the temperature and plug it in.
It is best to keep in mind that very few materials like sudden temperature changes.
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February 4th, 2008
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Fish Keeper
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sorry dude try to return it for another to try and save some money atleast, but yeah that's one lesson learned that'll help you out in the future.
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February 4th, 2008
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Master Of Fish Poo!
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Wow.  Must be really cold there. |
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February 4th, 2008
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Fish Mentor
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I did that one time when I didn't think to turn off the heater when I did a water change. The heater was out of the water 1/2 way, and when I added new water, even though it was about 75, the heater was way hotter, and it cracked! Now I unplug them when I do water changes. Live and learn. It happens to all of us!  |
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February 5th, 2008
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Fish Keeper
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I guess thats why you're supposed to make sure its always completely submerged, I'm glad you guys posted I'll be more careful now.
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February 19th, 2008
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Fish Addict
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Quote:
Originally Posted by swords3711
I purchased a new heater yesterday and put it in my tank. Unfortunately, the glass was too cold from being outside that the glass tube cracked. Is there any way to fix this or what should I do?
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lol, I feel your pain...as far as bitter cold. My windchill this fine evening is -12F. Nothing like some soothing wisps of cool air to calm your spirit, eh? |
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February 19th, 2008
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Fish Keeper
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Yeah by soothing you must mean biting because neg 12 is cold.
Last edited by COBettaCouple; February 19th, 2008 at 08:16 AM.
Reason: asteriked profanity
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February 19th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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awww that sucks. Maybe you can return it lol. I never unplug my heater when I do water changes...I guess I should start!! Good to know
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February 19th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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Quote:
Originally Posted by susitna-flower
I did that one time when I didn't think to turn off the heater when I did a water change. The heater was out of the water 1/2 way, and when I added new water, even though it was about 75, the heater was way hotter, and it cracked! Now I unplug them when I do water changes. Live and learn. It happens to all of us! |
I did that when I was a kid, helping my mum do a major water change/cleanup. The water level was below the bottom of the heater when I unplugged it and brought it over to the sink to wash. Being 8 years old I knew nothing about thermal expansion/shrinkage, and when I turned on the tap the glass - literally - exploded. I'm just lucky I didn't lose an eye...
But yeah, don't try to repair it--not worth the risk. Sorry about your loss though. |
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February 19th, 2008
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Fish Addict
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Narcicius
Yeah by soothing you must mean biting because neg 12 is cold.
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haha yeah. Days like today make summer days that much more enjoyable.
(Then you look back in august when it's 95F with 85% humidity and think "man I miss those cold winter nights. lol!) |
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February 20th, 2008
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Fish Bum
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Good thing is that they took it back
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