Heater placement?

[vareefer1979]

Will my 300 watt heater be ok placed close to my skimmer? It is not touching just wanted to get other’s opinions , with more experience. The chamber beside skimmer will be for icecap algae turf scrubber sump model which will take all the space so beside skimmer was my best option.

Thanks

 

[Ben.QLD2]

Looks fine. The main thibgs for heater placement are water flow, not exposed to air at any time, and no risk of it being crushed/shattered.

 

[vareefer1979]

So, as long as heater fully submerged no danger of getting too hot or melting anything?

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

So, as long as heater fully submerged no danger of getting too hot or melting anything?

Yes. As already mentioned, just be sure the heater is mounted in such a way that it's not in contact with anything... although I'll say that my heater bracket occasionally comes loose from the wall of the sump and has never caused a problem.

 

[Lavey29]

my heaters are about the same distance from my skimmer for 3 years now with no issues.