Aquarium Heater Eheim Thermocontrol-E REVIEW

[@BjornBjorn]

Everything I needed to know, thanks bro

[@silversiren7046]

Thank you very much for your review. It was well thought out and easy to understand even for a beginner like myself. I've just gotten my first aquarium and finding a reliable heater that's less likely to prove dangerous to my future fish (L046 plecos!) is paramount. I had come across the eheim heaters in my research but being able to see the item in question, as well as hear about user experience and usage, is extremely helpful. I'll definitely be picking one up!

[@charliesong709]

Thanks for the review mate, found really helpful!

[@AquaSplendor]

Awesome!

[@InappropriateReefer]

Nice review and comparison with the previous popular model! I like all the little improvements they made to the new model... and yes, the old manual compensation dial confused me, I don't think I ever figured it out, lol. One thing, did the auto-off when it's out of the water not working?

[@AquaSplendor]

I have a video coming soon with a more Direct comparison with the Jager (because why not), I'm not sure to be honest about the auto off. The only thing I can tell is it's NOT Super duper hot compare to the jager if I do the same experimentation. I think I felt the heat just because it was the residual heat. I had a previous moment in the past where it was in the air (by accident) but didn't notice the green light... so I'm just assuming it detect a Overheat and shut off, something like that.

[@TheBritishMelonn]

Love the humour. See you post on Facebook, I’m the one who always says you have great videos :) but thank you for the review, I wasn’t expecting an old company like Eheim to release a new product. They seem a bit stale but none the less well known for good products.

[@AquaSplendor]

Thank you for the kind word :) Indeed Eheim don't release new product often but you can tell they tested their stuff before. I have also one of their filter and I bought a new Fluval last year and... honestly the Eheim is just better because it's more convenient. Tunze is another brand also similar to Eheim in a way. They test a lot before.

[@kimo7558]

Thanks for the review for the new EA games one ;) The old dial never confused me, i actually liked the detailed temperature selection haha. Since its been so hot in montreal, i removed all my heaters as i dont keep the AC on generally and in the winter my apartment is well heated. i think heaters are overhyped in this hobby but thats just my 2 cents on it. LFS just heat the room instead :)

[@UNAL0504]

I had the older version blue top of this heater it lasted 12 years ,it just gave up on me yesterday the light was on but no heat.

[@AquaSplendor]

Good run!

[@missed-connections]

Great video, thanks.

[@JonVlogs123]

Good review.

[@davidpal84]

Can one mount it also horizontally?

[@AquaSplendor]

Best way

[@Just_Lurking8]

No, I called the company and they advised me that if you place it horizontally, the heater will not last as long.

[@ariannasorrentino4430]

And on your video you touch the heater and you burn your hand is it fine for the fish are can get burn too?

[@AquaSplendor]

Usually it's fine in the water, I never notice any fish or living creature being bother by it. But I notice some of them love to sleep on it lol :P

[@ariannasorrentino4430]

Hello I have one more question about it should there be such a small red light on this heater when it heats up? Because I barely see it

[@AquaSplendor]

Yep, make sure to rotate so you can see it (if you want)

[@ariannasorrentino4430]

@@AquaSplendor the light is almost invisible not like regular

[@AquaSplendor]

@@ariannasorrentino4430 hmm I don't know what to say :(

[@ariannasorrentino4430]

@@AquaSplendor ok so I add it on my 40 gallon tank 2 days ago on 79 it's 26.111 celsius so it's has 24 celsius only it's not going upper still I was afraid it's will over heat my tank but it's heat it up like all small aquneon heatters why lol

[@AquaSplendor]

@@ariannasorrentino4430 Could be different reason, the monitor you take to measure is set a little bit offset (they are all are to be honest). You can just turn down the dial a little bit. Keep in mind there's a variation of 0.5C, Look time to time if there is any green led, it will tell you it reach the correct temperature set.

[@blackdeathrodrigo]

actually you need to cover the temp sensor that shows in the minute 5:32,

[@drewscott2753]

Mine lasted just over 3 years and broke today. Unplugged it to do a water change and it never came back on. Luckily still have my old Eheim as a backup. Wouldn’t buy another one. It was good but clearly not that reliable. My old Eheim is 5 years old and still going strong. More electronics is just more to go wrong with it.

[@TheAskme32]

actually mine died also after 2 years, i unplugged it for summer period and never came back. I have heard other people having the same problem. if they take it out of the plug for too long, it wont start again...

[@cdvlogs7631]

Thats true old models have more durability on electronic parts and build

[@DrSKMetz]

I recently got two of them and my only complaint is that the temperature on the dial is way off. The actual temperature in the tank is four degrees below what the dial says. Once I realized that I set it four degrees higher.

[@SpencerBowlby]

What wattage would you recommend for a 25 gal tank. 95 Ltres.

[@AquaSplendor]

Following the recommendation of the manufacture, I think they are spot on. 150-100w

[@ariannasorrentino4430]

Hi can I use 150 watt for 40 gallon?

[@AquaSplendor]

Sure

[@underthebus5801]

Thanks for the informative video. If I understand correctly, one Eheim 300W heater can provide sufficient heat of approximately 84 degrees in a 200 gallon aquarium?

[@AquaSplendor]

Probably, but would recommend 2 or 3 150w instead

[@underthebus5801]

@@AquaSplendor Thanks!

[@evgenitantikov5865]

All the volume recommendations on the box asume start from room temperature at 18-20°C. Heaters are not guaranteed to reach specific temperature, only a specific difference (delta).

[@danailpetkov1815]

Hey man, can I get this heater - 150W for 250 liter aquarium?

[@AquaSplendor]

Maybe, depends on your environment and what temperature you want to set it. If it's just tiny degrees adjustment, no problem

[@danailpetkov1815]

@@AquaSplendor for saltwater, like 25 degrees

[@AquaSplendor]

@@danailpetkov1815 If you ambiant room is 25 you don't need a heater

[@sunnygoold9449]

Yeah I bought a cheap heater and it exploded in my sump (even though it was on a controller) - I got a Sicce - don't think I would use a heater without a controller on my display but maybe on my QT I will get one next time (though I should get an Inkbird for that too)

[@neptunes_pot]

Sure the "e" stay for electronic controlled :-) "EHEIM thermocontrol-e - the electronically controlled version of the precision aquarium control heater thermocontrol." Here in Germany, we used them decades. The previous company name was Jäger (Hunter) I never have big issue with them, sometimes they died. Sometimes they lose power, because the heating filament slid together.

[@AquaSplendor]

Well here the thing for the E: The Jager is also Electronic ... so ... I don't know, it didn't make sense to me having that "word" in the new model... kinda weird, lol. I didn't know Jager meant Hunter, good to know, and... it doesn't make sense either, so maybe that E is for Electronic after all lol How long did you use them before they "die" or else? I've been running different one for 3--5 years with no issue (except when I have a accident but it's my fault)

[@neptunes_pot]

@@AquaSplendor This make absolut sense, because the Germans must label all different products correct, precise and short (it is not a law, it is just freaky). There is no space for a long product name or emotion ;-) I have no idea how the old an new heater works. Maybe the old one works only with a bimetal in a mechanical way. The new one measure and control the temperature for sure. That difference must take place in the name. :-D Is like the same weird (shit) thing with german cars, like Audi. A = Audi and the number are type of the base model. For example A1, A2, A3....:-D And Jäger is only the old company name, or rather the name of the inventor. Eheim have purchased the company Jäger for many years, but they still put the name on the heater :-D Yes, we are a kind of very weird.

[@daijoubu4529]

Jager most likely uses an bimetallic thermostat, so no, that's not electronic, it's a mechanical thermostat. It's like those cheap builder grade Honeywell baseboard thermostat.

[@Just_Lurking8]

You can’t have the heater touching the aquarium, or anything else or having it horizontally. I called the company and they advised me not to do that. However we could have it in a 45 Not a HORIZONTAL position.

[@AquaSplendor]

Could elaborate on this? I can't see any logical explanation

[@evgenitantikov5865]

@@AquaSplendor temperature cannot reach fast enough the overheating sensor (dry run). As a result you dont have protection. Also in a horizontal position is possible to get condensation inside.

[@Lúcifer-i4e]

Basta ler o manual de instruções! Depois dizem que não presta

[@dd-qi3hn]

​@@Lúcifer-i4e O primeiro modelo é de guerra, belo mecânico. Estes electrónicos não valem nada. Tive 2, um durou um ano e meio e morreu o segundo dado pela garantia durou 11 meses e morreu da mesma maneira . Morrte súbita. Nem os do chineses oube lá kkkk depois dizem que não presta.... Kkk e não prestam mesmo

[@cdvlogs7631]

I see they removed the mechanism for recalibration they just want you to stick with the factory settings. Another thing is the wire got thinner I think the cable of the old jager will last longer than this new model

[@DogFacePuffa]

Looks like part of uncle Rico's time machine from Napoleon Dynamite.

[@r.syawesh3171]

i have same as this heater i have it on 28 c but the thermometer read 20 c

[@AquaSplendor]

Alright people, is it worth it or not? Because I have a long plan with my aquariums, for me it's worth it the extra cost but everyone has different needs! Hopefully, the price in North America will be normal one day but for now, If you want some from amazon here some links: Eheim Thermocontrol e 50: amzn.to/322kjVm Eheim Thermocontrol e 100: amzn.to/2OcjMaZ Eheim Thermocontrol e 150: amzn.to/3gGrGWs Eheim Thermocontrol e 200: amzn.to/3gJcYhn Eheim Thermocontrol e 250: amzn.to/2DqMqDk Eheim Thermocontrol e 300: amzn.to/2ZdL6vW

[@Bigpoecilia]

I never got a Thermo Control E to ever work for me. I still have them lying around.

[@AquaSplendor]

Reach Eheim, they have good warranty

[@Midnightwolf1333]

Question! The thermocontrol states in the manual that it should be kept in vertical position, is it safe to put it in a diagonal position?

[@AquaSplendor]

Yup

[@Midnightwolf1333]

@@AquaSplendor Awesome, thank you! Any idea why it specifies it being kept in a vertical position?

[@AquaSplendor]

@@Midnightwolf1333 I'm not sure honestly, the flow play a crucial role. That being said all my heater are mostly vertical and ... a bit diagonal. But the flow is the most crucial point to consider.

[@Midnightwolf1333]

@@AquaSplendor Awesome, I've got the heaters sensor right next to the outflow so it's got a constant current on it.

[@EarnestWilliamsGeofferic]

The manual specifically says to not place the heater horizontally. o.O

[@AquaSplendor]

Yep, as long you have good current it's fine.

[@EarnestWilliamsGeofferic]

@@AquaSplendor thanks for the clarification

[@juanflores7730]

El mío se apagó la luz . Ni verde ni roja . Simplemente se apagó

[@Xandariksu]

I doubt anybody would buy it if it really was $720 AUD lol

[@danielstewart7015]

may be a calculation error lol 300w is $130 aud

[@mrman7453]

Speak slower

[@AquaSplendor]

Ooooookkkaaayyy