I need a small heater to keep water tanks and lines thawed while RVing in winter. Your thoughts?
491995
I am fairly sure it would do the job. if you follow the instructions, it won't run continuously, but will use the thermostate setting, on and off...saves the electric bill..and it is sooooooo quiet!!!
491996
This is a really small heater. It works great to keep my feet warm under the desk while I work on my computer. The heat doesn't reach for any distance from the heater. So if you need to cover a wider area in the RV it maybe not enough. If the tanks and lines are close together then it maybe enough to keep them thawed.
206614
That's the exact purpose I bought a medium one for... works great!! I have 7 hens and have kept their water unfrozen by putting a medium zoo med heating pad under their red/white 3 gallon waterer and also under their water tub (I switched to the tub after the red/white waterer kept leaking). Now it's perfect. I have a 4" thick paver as my foundation, then goes on the heating pad, then the waterer. No leaks. No ice. Just happy chickens.
1268701
I dont think the size of the pond matters that much. Youre not trying to heat the pond, youre just trying to keep a hole in the ice. What would matter more is how cold it is where you live. If you live in Minnesota, you probably want a stronger wattage than if you live in New Jersey, because you will need a stronger heater to keep the ice from freezing around it.
312029
There's multiple sizes selectable here. I prefer yo run two undersized heaters so if the thermostat goes bad i in one it won't cook the fish. For a 39 gallon I'd think you'd want like two 100w heaters.
549259
it would probably do the job, but it would have to be a propane one, i have one installed in my house and it is not what they claim it to be, water isn't hot enough , and have to turn down the pressure to get any hot water. but in an r v it would be ok i think.
28256
No. It can supply one appliance at a time. During cold weather you need to turn down the flow rate for the water to get hot. This works well in a cabin not good for a house.
2216701
Yes, it will. We use ours at our mountain cabin which is unheated when we are not there. We go there once a month or so (it is located at 5600'). When we leave the cabin in the winter, we antifreeze the unit by running RV antifreeze through it because you cannot drain it completely and it's tubing is small enough that water freezes in it. We have not had any damage to the unit by using this method. We used to use the Coleman unit but went through 5 or 6 of those due to freezing problems. You might be better off with a Zodi. Water can be blown out of them easily but they don't work nearly as well as the Mr. Heater unit. Yes, it will. We use ours at our mountain cabin which is unheated when we are not there. We go there once a month or so (it is located at 5600'). When we leave the cabin in the winter, we antifreeze the unit by running RV antifreeze through it because you cannot drain it completely and it's tubing is small enough that water freezes in it. We have not had any damage to the unit by using this method. We used to use the Coleman unit but went through 5 or 6 of those due to freezing problems. You might be better off with a Zodi. Water can be blown out of them easily but they don't work nearly as... » Read More Yes, it will. We use ours at our mountain cabin which is unheated when we are not there. We go there once a month or so (it is located at 5600'). When we leave the cabin in the winter, we antifreeze the unit by running RV antifreeze through it because you cannot drain it completely and it's tubing is small enough that water freezes in it. We have not had any damage to the unit by using this method. We used to use the Coleman unit but went through 5 or 6 of those due to freezing problems. You might be better off with a Zodi. Water can be blown out of them easily but they don't work nearly as well as the Mr. Heater unit. « Show Less
1231867
you would be better off looking at a 25 watt heater the hydor theo is a good option for nano tanks
1373898
For a motor home that you want to winterize so the pipes don't freeze, you will want to use an RV Antifreeze and get it into all of the lines to replace the water so the lines/fittings/toilet doesn't burst. Easy Heat 10802 works with the Easy heat cable and plugs into a normal 120V outlet to heat water lines below trailer houses and homes with crawl spaces (no basement). Can't really think of any other use for it - any water/sewage line that is exposed to freezing air that you don't want to freeze. Wrap the cable around the line as you go and plug the outlet in.
1820997
I use it with the three gallon Little Giant water font, and the heater keeps the water just above freezing, and not more than 45 degrees or so. The thermostat seems to work very well. All-in-all, I am quite pleased with it.
607751
Hard to answer as we have had a severe cold spell and I use a heat pump for main heat source. By using this heater my pump would run less often so I guess it's a trade off.
786874
Hydor also makes a 25W heater, which works the same, but is smaller and might fit in your tank better.
1227274
I had this heater in a 3 gal 360 tank and it kept it too warm. I ended up buying a heater that I could set the temperature.
1923352
There is no thermostat on these type of units, and don't really need one. I believe the Igloo 40 quart is a better unit, for my needs. I have made comments about the Igloo also.
344741
I would recommend finding some higher quality heater for your 300gal tank. You could find a 1000watt heater or just run 2 heaters
992113
Hello RaeRae, You answer is not so simple. The capacity of a heater not only depends on the heater itself, but the original temperature of the medium. Even though this is rated for a larger tank than you are asking about, if the place the tank will be in much colder than average is may be a good choice. If your water starts at 65 degrees, and you want it at 78, this may work for you. If you start at 72, this may get the water hotter than you want. Another aspect to consider is how much water movement you have in your tank. The more water movement, the better the heat will be distributed, and the water will be closer to the thermo's temp setting. I agree with JR, I have not seen any for that small of a size. You could look at reptile heating accessories that afix to the outside of the tank, it would be a hack though.
117255
I live in Montana, in a small apartment and just one of these heaters works very well I don't even need to turn on my regular heater. If I were you I would buy one and try it first then if you need more go for it. but trust me it get's the job done. lol