WTB: 500W Titanium Heaters and Ranco Controller

[abcha0s]

BRS carries Finnex Delux Titanium Heating Tubes (300W, 500W and 800W) - Here (http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/products/miscellaneous/aquarium-heaters/finnex-deluxe-titanium-heating-tubes-heater.html).

I've heard mixed reviews about these heaters. I guess for $40 I'll just buy a spare and if one dies, it should be no big deal. Can anyone suggest a better brand?

I think I'm planning to run the heating tubes directly from the Apex Controller w/ EB8, but lot's of people recommend the Ranco controllers. I wouldn't mind checking out the price on these units.

Where can you order these from?

Thanks!

- Brad

[phi delt reefer]

http://shop.ebay.ca/?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=ranco+controller&_sacat=See-All-Categories

a couple available on ebay.

[lastlight]

http://www.etcsupply.com/

I got mine off Ebay.

[RyanJ]

JBJ's True Heat or whatever and really good! I want a 1000w heater from them.. but the ppl that i know that have them are reallt happy with them!!

[JonT]

JBJ's True Heat or whatever and really good! I want a 1000w heater from them.. but the ppl that i know that have them are reallt happy with them!!


I love the one I have. Took a couple minutes to get it calibrated. Haven't touched it since I put it in the sump. Magnets hold it in place, it comes with a cover to keep animals/critters off it.

[dsaundry]

got mine off ebay...works great!

[Funky_Fish14]

I think I'm planning to run the heating tubes directly from the Apex Controller w/ EB8, but lot's of people recommend the Ranco controllers.

How come? Are there issues with the Apex temp control, or is it the wattage draw off the EB8?