AHHHH Hardware Malfunctions

[richiestang_78]

So I just bought a AC 20 which I already posted about making a rattling noise now the Marineland Visi-Therm Deluxe 50watt I ordered with it isnt working right. The damn thing wont get my water above 76 degrees even when I have the thermostat at 80 it still wont come on. I tried testing it in a bucket full of coler water and it doesnt even work in there. I ordered both from Bigalsonline and bought stuff from there before so I dont know whats going on. This is frustrating so I just had to vent alittle. Oh the heater also seems to have a rattling also, like somethings loose inside, i checked my other Visi Therm heaters I have and they dont seem to make the noise if pick them up. Im just PO'd

 

[TwoHobbies]

Well .....you sure are having more than your share of problems. That heater should not rattle....sooooo I think it goes back with the filter.

What else did you get in that order!!!

 

[richiestang_78]

I just got a heater a filter and some food.

 

[TwoHobbies]

It sounds like that box took a shot in transit......anything that could break....broke

 

[richiestang_78]

Yup thats what Im thinking, I tried to see if the heater was broken by putting it in a bucket full of 60degree water and the stupid heater wouldnt get the water above 74.

 

[tropicfishman]

yep I'd say the poor thing took a beating, prolly something to do with the thermostat that picks up the tank water temp

 

[richiestang_78]

Yeah thats what Im thinking, its a bummer that both ther heater and filter got messed up. The came in somewhat of a small box and both were right up against the side.