2000 watt heater under $20. - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T07:23:07Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/1000watt-heater-under-20?groupUrl=arizona-aquaponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A535520&groupId=4778851%3AGroup%3A253996&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSafety update
I ran into a p…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-02-28:4778851:Comment:5508202014-02-28T05:56:12.292ZAzwildbillhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/azwildbill
<p><em><strong>Safety update</strong></em></p>
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<p>I ran into a problem with the design of the heater. I touched the water this morning and noticed a little shock. I decided to take it apart and find out what was wrong. Consider these changes if you make 1.</p>
<p>1 The silicon I used did not stick to the pvc pipe. Use marine grade silicon or a resin (epoxy) glue</p>
<p>2 The rubber gasket blew out 1 side allowing water into the electrical area. consider using no gasket and securely…</p>
<p><em><strong>Safety update</strong></em></p>
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<p>I ran into a problem with the design of the heater. I touched the water this morning and noticed a little shock. I decided to take it apart and find out what was wrong. Consider these changes if you make 1.</p>
<p>1 The silicon I used did not stick to the pvc pipe. Use marine grade silicon or a resin (epoxy) glue</p>
<p>2 The rubber gasket blew out 1 side allowing water into the electrical area. consider using no gasket and securely tightening the element into the plastic fitting.</p>
<p>3 Make sure it is gfic grounded. If it trips break it down and find the problem.</p> was wondering what side mater…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-12-12:4778851:Comment:5359482013-12-12T20:03:56.704ZJim Troyerhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimTroyer
<blockquote><p>was wondering what side material would be best. Blocks water resistant wood.</p>
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<p>I believe John Malone said he would not build the box again to support the pond liner. I watch John build that system and thought it was the cat's meow several years ago. I would think in our dry climate, that just digging the hole should be sufficient because the water pressure would keep the sides in place after filling the lined hole with water. Additionally, masonry…</p>
<blockquote><p>was wondering what side material would be best. Blocks water resistant wood.</p>
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<p>I believe John Malone said he would not build the box again to support the pond liner. I watch John build that system and thought it was the cat's meow several years ago. I would think in our dry climate, that just digging the hole should be sufficient because the water pressure would keep the sides in place after filling the lined hole with water. Additionally, masonry fence technology lining the sides of hole and a couple of feet of deck area might be an good option and would work well with a pond liner too.</p>
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<p></p> Yes a stainless steel is a go…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-12-11:4778851:Comment:5356332013-12-11T16:46:13.754ZAzwildbillhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/azwildbill
<p>Yes a stainless steel is a good idea for the element. I plan on using it less than 30 days a season and I made it easy to inspect . Having a below ground fish tank is the next project. I was going to do a 6x8 4 ft deep raft pond with scrimp and tilapia. I have seen a video on YouTube and was wondering what side material would be best. Blocks water resistant wood.…<br></br><br></br><br></br></p>
<p>Yes a stainless steel is a good idea for the element. I plan on using it less than 30 days a season and I made it easy to inspect . Having a below ground fish tank is the next project. I was going to do a 6x8 4 ft deep raft pond with scrimp and tilapia. I have seen a video on YouTube and was wondering what side material would be best. Blocks water resistant wood.<br/><br/><br/><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhPfKK6smLA" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhPfKK6smLA</a></p> tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-12-11:4778851:Comment:5357332013-12-11T15:30:32.350ZRob Nashhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RobNash
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772251376?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="600" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772251376?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772251376?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="600" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2772251376?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a></p> here is a link to the ones we…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-12-11:4778851:Comment:5356262013-12-11T15:23:23.170ZRob Nashhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RobNash
<p>here is a link to the ones were doing these days. works great.. try the through wall version for the best and safest option.</p>
<p>happy heating..…</p>
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<p>here is a link to the ones were doing these days. works great.. try the through wall version for the best and safest option.</p>
<p>happy heating..</p>
<p><a href="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/diy-heater-submersible-heater-build-your-own-2000-watt-element?id=4778851%3ATopic%3A251528&page=10#comments" target="_blank">http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/diy-heater-submersible-heater-build-your-own-2000-watt-element?id=4778851%3ATopic%3A251528&page=10#comments</a></p> yes, it will make heat! its o…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-12-11:4778851:Comment:5355512013-12-11T15:20:47.991ZRob Nashhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RobNash
<p>yes, it will make heat! its only as much as you have in PV voltage, but it does work.<br/> <br/> <cite>Azwildbill said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/1000watt-heater-under-20?groupUrl=arizona-aquaponics&xg_source=activity#4778851Comment534997"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Has anyone connected a pv solar panel dc to a 120 v ac water element?</p>
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<p>yes, it will make heat! its only as much as you have in PV voltage, but it does work.<br/> <br/> <cite>Azwildbill said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/1000watt-heater-under-20?groupUrl=arizona-aquaponics&xg_source=activity#4778851Comment534997"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Has anyone connected a pv solar panel dc to a 120 v ac water element?</p>
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</blockquote> 2000 watts is a giant PV syst…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-12-11:4778851:Comment:5355202013-12-11T01:22:51.586ZJim Troyerhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimTroyer
<p>2000 watts is a giant PV system BTW</p>
<p>2000 watts is a giant PV system BTW</p> Hi Bill:
I couldn't tell if…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-12-11:4778851:Comment:5355172013-12-11T01:22:18.919ZJim Troyerhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimTroyer
<p>Hi Bill:</p>
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<p>I couldn't tell if you did but others should know to choose a stainless steel heating element.</p>
<p>It is good that you have this heater in operation as the manifold system I created is not keeping up this week in the above ground jacuzzi system. The in-ground pond system is doing just fine however. Guess I should plan a digging party.</p>
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<p>all the best, jim</p>
<p>Hi Bill:</p>
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<p>I couldn't tell if you did but others should know to choose a stainless steel heating element.</p>
<p>It is good that you have this heater in operation as the manifold system I created is not keeping up this week in the above ground jacuzzi system. The in-ground pond system is doing just fine however. Guess I should plan a digging party.</p>
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<p>all the best, jim</p> Has anyone connected a pv sol…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-12-10:4778851:Comment:5349972013-12-10T05:52:16.732ZAzwildbillhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/azwildbill
<p>Has anyone connected a pv solar panel dc to a 120 v ac water element?</p>
<p>Has anyone connected a pv solar panel dc to a 120 v ac water element?</p>