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Old 09-24-2014, 02:54 AM   #1
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Aussies - heaters

When do u turn yours off?? Now the weather has warmed up (getting 27+ days here) curious to know

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Old 09-25-2014, 06:56 AM   #2
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Old 09-25-2014, 08:10 AM   #3
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Mine turns its self off when it reaches the right temp

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Old 09-25-2014, 08:54 AM   #4
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Yeah so does mine but still running elec by being plugged in. Husband doesn't like it and is nagging for me to unplug it. :-/
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When its off its off. The thermostat breaks the connection at or above temp. I don't think u will see any difference in the elec bill.

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Thanks I'll tell him that. Whinger. He should be greatful I don't have 7 tanks running anymore and only have the one lol.
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Old 09-25-2014, 08:33 PM   #7
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If I'm correct and I'm generalizing on heaters the thermostat would be the same as a light switch. Its usually a metal that contracts and expands by heat.

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