How long should a quality heater last?

[cometcattle]

I have a Tronic 150w submersible in my 29g(US) that has been running for about 7 years. There is now moisture in the heater, and I plan on replacing it.

This is the first one I've ever replaced so I'm curious how long they are supposed to last, if they are in the proper tank size.

 

[JeremyD]

I have some 15 year old jagers hanging around this place.

 

[Gazoo]

I had a 150 watt Visa-Therm last 14 years. It would have lasted longer if I didn't forget to unplug it before removing it from the tank. *explode noise* That is a mistake I will never make again.

 

[DeadlyMixer]

Your not the first one to forget to unplug. My last heater only lasted about 8 months because i unpluged but didnt wait long enough.

 

[swampcat]

I have moisture in my heater too, it works well. I have no intent of replacing. Its also a hagen heater, its a preset compact 200 watt.

I have visetherm glass heaters these have never had moisture inside and I have the new stealth visetherm and these aren't see-thru so who knows whats in these???

I have old plenplax heaters that most be 30 years old or more and all work well.

I really wouldn't worry about your tronic problem, Contact hagen at www.hagen.com see what they say?

 

[cometcattle]

I have moisture in my heater too, it works well.  I have no intent of replacing. Its also a hagen heater, its a preset compact 200 watt.

I have visetherm glass heaters these have never had moisture inside and I have the new stealth visetherm and these aren't see-thru so who knows whats in these???

I have old plenplax heaters that most be 30 years old or more and all work well.

I really wouldn't worry about your tronic problem, Contact hagen at www.hagen.com see what they say?

Thanks swampcat.

I replaced it last week. I bought this Rena:

http/www.petsmart.com/global/product_det...D=1114770676661

I still have the heater. I will contact Hagen. I'm curious.

EDIT: I just E-mailed Hagen, I'll update if I get a response.