W wicko215 New Member Joined Jan 4, 2012 Messages 25 Reaction score 0 Oct 2, 2012 #1 Help my heater has broke would a 25 watt heater run a 54 litre tank until tomorrow when lfs opens again to get a new one
Help my heater has broke would a 25 watt heater run a 54 litre tank until tomorrow when lfs opens again to get a new one
fluttermoth The current Mrs Treguard ;) Staff member Global Moderator ⚒️ Joined Sep 6, 2010 Messages 15,752 Reaction score 345 Location GB Oct 2, 2012 #2 Yes. It might have to work a bit harder than the proper sized heater would, but it'll tide you over
OP OP W wicko215 New Member Joined Jan 4, 2012 Messages 25 Reaction score 0 Oct 2, 2012 #3 Thanks was just a bit worried it be to much for it do i keep it set at same temp as old ine or a degree or two higher
Thanks was just a bit worried it be to much for it do i keep it set at same temp as old ine or a degree or two higher
fluttermoth The current Mrs Treguard ;) Staff member Global Moderator ⚒️ Joined Sep 6, 2010 Messages 15,752 Reaction score 345 Location GB Oct 2, 2012 #4 No, keep it set to the same temperature, or it will overheat the tank, same as any other heater; it would just take bit longer to do so!
No, keep it set to the same temperature, or it will overheat the tank, same as any other heater; it would just take bit longer to do so!
OP OP W wicko215 New Member Joined Jan 4, 2012 Messages 25 Reaction score 0 Oct 2, 2012 #5 Thank you fluttermoth