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Old 01-20-2022, 06:39 AM   #1
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Tank Heaters

At what temperature do you turn your tank heaters on? Also, if hooked up at a site and you are leaving for a few days, do you leave them on if temps are in the 20’s at night?
 
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I turn them on if in the twenties. Not so much for freezing but just to keep some heat going wherever I can. If leaving a few days I would drain the tanks and leave the heaters off.
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I turn them on at about 35 degrees and yes I leave them on when away. Be SURE there is some water in them!
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Old 01-20-2022, 08:34 AM   #4
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We're pretty much the same. Turn on when near freezing is expected and only if the tanks are closed and have water in them.
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My understanding is you can turn them on and from there they are automatic..
Built-in thermostat automatically operates the heater pad
Turns on when the tank or step temperature reaches 45 degrees F
Turns off when the tank or step temperature reaches 67 degrees F
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^^^ Agree ^^^.
They are thermostatically controlled. Also, they won't hurt anything if the tank is empty, but you will waste electricity. It's just a heating pad. It doesn't get hot enough to damage the tank, with or without water.
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Old 01-21-2022, 08:06 AM   #7
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I agree that there is no problem leaving them on other than power usage if off the cord. Here is a pic of one. I'm pretty sure I got it from somebody on the forum.
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