Heater is too long to sit vertical in my tank. Horizontal would be fine. It says it's fully submersible but I'm reading the opposite here. Any help?
486114
I have the same problem. Did you end up submerging it horizontally? Does it work?
486115
Mine has been fully submerged (including the controls) for a year and is still working perfectly. The description says it's submersible. Go ahead and submerge it.
486116
I have used Ebo Jager heaters for years, and the one thing I like is that they are dependable even when fully submerged... and yes, even entirely horizontally, even a foot underwater.
486117
It says fully submersible but most heaters that I have used state that the top plastic portion with controls should be kept dry and out of the water. Mine is vertical. I suppose you could try it-without the fish and see what happens. Of course if it shorts out you may not be able to send it back.
326588
No, I keep the top of mine out of the water so I can adjust the setting. I think it has to be in the water up to around the base of the top. It is a pretty good heater for my 5.5 gallon tank. Keeps a constant temperature.
703230
Yes it's fully submersible - any "submersible" heater is fully submersible otherwise the packaging would be misleading. I use one in my 2 gallon betta bowl.I don't think anyone even makes the old, hang on the back heaters anymore that are not fully submersible.Sorry for the bum steer from MDixon.
1771462
The heating element is submersible but you can't put it under the gravel. The controller unit has a separate sensor that goes in the water to read the temperature. I am really happy with this heater.
608361
It's been a while since I plugged this guy in but it's only able to be used in a 220 volt line. Which means that one prong is horizontal I just can't remember which one. Sorry it's stored away at the moment! But it's a solid heater!
2269974
DittoI tried to put a heater in and found the same problem - if anyone knows how I'd appreciate info too. Thank you!
947863
Hmm... I don't know the correct answer to your question. I imagine that you probably can install it horizontally. However, I don't know if there is some mechanism that will work incorrectly if it is tilted on its side. This is a great tank heater though. I haven't had any problems with it and it maintains a constant temp.
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Yes Brittany, the complete heater is submersible. I have a 36 gallon corner aquarium and it is completely submersed. The entire unit as well as approximately 3 inches of the wire are under water. I've had it for about two months and it's working great!!! Good luck with yours!! :)
771926
This heater was a good heater for several months but something went crazy with it & the heating element went crazy & cooked my tank. It spiked a very high temp & lost almost all my coral & a few fish. I had it in my sump. Don't know if it was just this heater or if they are all faulty. Sorry I couldn't have been more help.
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Mine has been submersed in my 55 gallon tank for almost a year. The water level comes just above the dial and onto the cord. I have not had any issues with it heating and my thermometer and heater settings are dead on. I would buy it again. 300 watt version for my 55.
703431
Submersible heaters can be used either vertically or horizontally. For a couple inches of water, you would install it horizontally. But depending on how much water it is heating, you might want to use a heater with lower wattage, like 25 watts.
609526
There may be a few degree difference between heater and display. If so just clean off heater and node of algae or anything. Then replace. Make sure node has proper placement away from heater as well. Best to have heater vertical and in middle of tank as well.
127782
The heater can be put in the tank sideways. It doesn't have to be upright. The knob controls how warm you want the water. Mine keeps it to within 1/2 degree. Mine is completely submersible.
1083567
you would have to use a drop in heater - because it hangs, and is plastic, you can't use a metal heater (that a metal waterer would set on).
114747
There is a double wall on this heater. I was thinking like you where this is concerned. I had an older heater of this type that i could leave a pot of water on. The top of this one is only warm.
1246788
Yes, it should be fine buried under the gravel provided you have a thermometer, which you really must have no matter where you place it. Heat rises, so placing it on the bottom probably is the most efficient, meaning it will get the tank as warm as is possible. If it is too warm, raise the heater up nearer the surface and increase or add some water movement. If it's still too warm, you need to put it on a timer, an external thermostat, or purchase a lower wattage heater. The 'water line' indicated on this heater is to insure it is well submerged, not to indicate that any part needs to be above the water. The heater is 100% submersible, it can and should be completely underwater. Yes, it should be fine buried under the gravel provided you have a thermometer, which you really must have no matter where you place it. Heat rises, so placing it on the bottom probably is the most efficient, meaning it will get the tank as warm as is possible. If it is too warm, raise the heater up nearer the surface and increase or add some water movement. If it's still too warm, you need to put it on a timer, an external thermostat, or purchase a lower wattage heater. The 'water line' indicated on this heater is to insure it is well submerged, not to indicate that any part needs to be... » Read More Yes, it should be fine buried under the gravel provided you have a thermometer, which you really must have no matter where you place it. Heat rises, so placing it on the bottom probably is the most efficient, meaning it will get the tank as warm as is possible. If it is too warm, raise the heater up nearer the surface and increase or add some water movement. If it's still too warm, you need to put it on a timer, an external thermostat, or purchase a lower wattage heater. The 'water line' indicated on this heater is to insure it is well submerged, not to indicate that any part needs to be above the water. The heater is 100% submersible, it can and should be completely underwater. « Show Less
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Sorry Ronnie I returned that product. It wasn't the proper heater for my bed. I have a king size hard side water bed. And to my understanding that heater goes to a soft side waterbed. Hope any of this information helps you