Subj : Re: visi-therm deluxe adj
To : All
From : Markyt
Date : Sun Jan 04 2004 08:37 pm
I have three of these heaters in my aquariums and mine too are very
difficult to adjust with wet hands, even when I pull the heaters out of the
water. In my opinion these seals are too tight.
Mark
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> I recently purchased a Visi-therm Deluxe heater.
> I had no problems with initial installation and adjustment (dry).
>
> Now a couple of days later I wanted to adjust the temperature
> slightly. The heater has a cone shaped knob with ridges, but I find
> it is impossible to turn with one hand while under water.
> My fingers tend to slip off the tapered knob and if I can get a good
> grip, the entire heater will turn in the holder.
>
> picture here:
http://marineland.com/products/consumer/con_vtherm.asp
>
> I find it necessary to remove the heater from the holder. Then hold
> the glass with one hand and turn the knob with the other. Then
> remount the heater.
>
>
> Is this typical with this heater?
> Since it is new and I have never owned this brand before, I am
> wondering if mine is abnormally difficult.
>
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