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Eheim Jager is acting weird.

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Sun Jan 11, 2015 11:13 pm
by TurtlesOwner97
So I noticed there was some condensation built up on the upper part of the heater, it doesn't go away.. I've been only using it for 10 months.. does it mean that I should get a replacement or what? it's a 300 watt heater btw.
Re: Eheim Jager is acting weird.

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Mon Jan 12, 2015 12:43 am
by steve
Good question! It might be condensation or oil left during manufacturing. Many say it will continue to work, some say to replace as it the initial signs of failure. You're still under warranty, so you might want to replace it. Also make sure any aquarium electrical equipment is plugged into a gfci outlet.
Re: Eheim Jager is acting weird.

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Mon Jan 12, 2015 8:42 am
by Kansasslider
I would get it replaced.
Re: Eheim Jager is acting weird.

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Sat Jan 17, 2015 12:51 pm
by VeipaCray
I've never had one of mine show signs of condensation so I'd vote in the camp of get it replaced under warranty. Better safe than sorry.
Re: Eheim Jager is acting weird.

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Sat Jan 31, 2015 12:53 pm
by TurtlesOwner97
Thanks for the response, guys. Bad news, I ocassionally had some static shocks when I touch the water, really worried lol. the turtles and fish seemed to be fine tho. any idea behind this?
Re: Eheim Jager is acting weird.

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Sat Jan 31, 2015 4:55 pm
by devilduck
I'd get that heater replaced.
Re: Eheim Jager is acting weird.

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Sat Jan 31, 2015 5:41 pm
by Kansasslider
GFCI!!!
Re: Eheim Jager is acting weird.

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Sat Feb 28, 2015 2:39 pm
by TurtlesOwner97
Did a replacement and still gotten a faulty one. There's a hairline crack which caused it to condense (maybe).. gettin frustrated with heaters lol.
Re: Eheim Jager is acting weird.

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Sat Feb 28, 2015 2:45 pm
by Kansasslider
Maybe you could switch to Aqueon.
Re: Eheim Jager is acting weird.

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Wed Jun 24, 2015 12:18 am
by jonathan1683
mine does the same thing. I was afraid water was getting in some how. I dont think I would be under warranty still.
Re: Eheim Jager is acting weird.

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Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:37 am
by steve
Can't hurt to ask.
Re: Eheim Jager is acting weird.

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Wed Jun 24, 2015 6:46 pm
by Kansasslider
The lifetime warranty is why I like Aqueon.
Re: Eheim Jager is acting weird.

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Wed Jun 24, 2015 11:43 pm
by steve
Good point. It's a shame Jagers don't carry that anymore.