Weird looking heater

[Texas Reefer]

Is my new heater supposed to look like this? Its only been under water (completely submerged) since Sunday.

 

[wabooth555]

No. I'd take it back.

 

[Texas Reefer]

Sigh. Online purchase.

 

[gfox]

No it looks like it is shorting out!!Don't put it back in the water.You need a new one.

 

[Texas Reefer]

OK, thank you!

 

[AdamNC]

Looks like the coils in it got burnt, nice catch. Sucks that it's an online purchase but any reputable place should be able to help you out.