jenzaar 11,605 Posted April 30, 2013 (edited) Well I was all excited for my pretty new heater, but the way I've abused it these last ten minutes you might think otherwise! Not realizing that it wasn't packed in a hundred twisties and zip-ties, I pulled open the package of my new heater and it slid out - landed on the table. Picked it up and there was no visible damage, so I figured all was well then got it ready for the tank. THEN, a minute after putting it in, I turn around to see that the heater slid through its holder and that some of the top part was submerged. Ugh. I doubt it will be a problem, I mean these things are built to be around water and I'm sure the manufacturers account for that, but should I be worried? I doubt I should but at the same time, it was a bit more than I should have spent right now sooooo any thoughts? EDIT: Derp. wow. It's a Fluval M200 http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3579693&f=PAD%2FpsNotAvailInUS%2FNo Haha sorry. This one is glass coated, partly why it's freaking me out more. It still lights up, appears to be working just fine. But the instructions do say to make sure the water line stays up to a certain point, and not past another. Edited April 30, 2013 by jenzaar 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodoba 2,980 Posted April 30, 2013 Could you tell us what brand of heater you have? Some are glass and some are plastic coated. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenSpoiledRotten 6,786 Posted April 30, 2013 What's the make and model? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mernany 3,708 Posted April 30, 2013 Does the heater instructions say anything? My Aqueon heaters can be fully submerged my guess would be that yours is the same but I would read the instructions. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fantailfan1 26,742 Posted April 30, 2013 Aren't they fully submersible? Or have I only purchased fully submersible and there are some that are not? Seems like they should be fully submersible. Creeps me out every time I stick it in there nonetheless. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenzaar 11,605 Posted April 30, 2013 Could you tell us what brand of heater you have? Some are glass and some are plastic coated. What's the make and model? Does the heater instructions say anything? My Aqueon heaters can be fully submerged my guess would be that yours is the same but I would read the instructions. Haha sorry. That was silly of me to leave out! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenSpoiledRotten 6,786 Posted April 30, 2013 (edited) They're fully submersible, according to Fluval. They had to put the line on there for Canadian regulations or something, from what I've read. I use mine submerged all the time. E. And for a glass filter they're pretty durable. Mine gets bumped about more than it should and still does great. Edited April 30, 2013 by ChelseaM 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenzaar 11,605 Posted April 30, 2013 They're fully submersible, according to Fluval. They had to put the line on there for Canadian regulations or something, from what I've read. I use mine submerged all the time. huh! That is so strange! good to know Do you have the same kind? Even the dial goes in? I know it's really all the same but I do get skiddish about submersing it completely, just having the cord in there makes me 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenzaar 11,605 Posted April 30, 2013 Seems like they should be fully submersible. Creeps me out every time I stick it in there nonetheless. 1. gotta get my mind out of the gutter 2. me too! I don't like if it gets even a little splashy near it (although I'm a mess when it comes to where all my equipment is plugged in, I've really been wanting to fix that) 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenSpoiledRotten 6,786 Posted April 30, 2013 Same exact make and model. It's completely safe to submerge 100%. Safe enough that I use it in my QT tank, and I am a safety freak when it comes to my waterpuppies! Just make sure to follow the instructions to unplug it a bit before you drain water. It helps prolong the glass' life if the temperature of its surface doesn't change too quickly. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenzaar 11,605 Posted April 30, 2013 Phew! Okay I feel much better. Thankyou for the advice 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pearlscaleperfect 3,561 Posted April 30, 2013 What is your water temp? This time of the year in NJ you shouldn't really need one. I use mine sometimes to take the chill off in the winter but that's it. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fantailfan1 26,742 Posted April 30, 2013 She's doing a fishless cycle . . . trying to keep the BBs happy as she can. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenzaar 11,605 Posted April 30, 2013 She's doing a fishless cycle . . . trying to keep the BBs happy as she can. Heh yup! Thanks Lisa 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pearlscaleperfect 3,561 Posted April 30, 2013 D'oh. ignore me then! I'm obviously out of the loop 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yafashelli 9,540 Posted April 30, 2013 D'oh. ignore me then! I'm obviously out of the loop Lol! I still have mine plugged in, but I'm hoping to remove it, if the weather makes up its mind! Is it still winter? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenzaar 11,605 Posted April 30, 2013 D'oh. ignore me then! I'm obviously out of the loop Perhaps it was something I could have mentioned in the long list of things I forgot to mention on this post 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koko 14,315 Posted April 30, 2013 I have that heater.. mine slips in all the way down sometimes. never hurt it yet, but it shouldnt be all the way down 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
