tanktop74 6,893 Posted December 11, 2010 My newish (3-4 months) titanium heater just exploded in my new saltwater I was mixing... Lights in house were flickering and then I hear "KABOOM" (scary) :eek:(scary) from the basement. 2 questions for every one... Have you ever had a titanium heater do this before... AND Is my water ok or should I throw it out and start over? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianB 589 Posted December 11, 2010 Eww not good I have never seen that happen got a picture? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgf86123 4,588 Posted December 11, 2010 Umm, better to be safe than sorry, right Beth? Throw it out lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gilliroo 1,146 Posted December 11, 2010 Whoa, that's crazy! Isn't the point of titanium heaters that they *don't* explode? Glad it was just in your mixing barrel! Gillian 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emerald525 13,943 Posted December 11, 2010 Whoa, that's crazy! Isn't the point of titanium heaters that they *don't* explode? Glad it was just in your mixing barrel! Gillian Beth has a talent for breaking heaters(whistle) Glad she was here and it was only in the salt mixing bin. And no Mick don't think were' going to keep it...DOH! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
impur 3,439 Posted December 11, 2010 ack thats crazy!! I've had mine start sizzling cuz i forgot to turn it off when i was draining my sump but never explode. I would contact the company and be looking to get a new one. Toss the water too :/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe 505 Posted December 11, 2010 What brand of heater? I just installed (like 10 minutes ago) a new Finex titanium heater because I have heard so many horror stories about the Stealth heaters. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanktop74 6,893 Posted December 11, 2010 What brand of heater? I just installed (like 10 minutes ago) a new Finex titanium heater because I have heard so many horror stories about the Stealth heaters. It was an Aquaheat Eco plus heater with an external temp control and thermometer that went in the mixing barrel. Funny thing is it was in 30 gal of saltwater that was up to temp, so not sure why it would explode. For those that asked for pics i will take pics of what is left and post them tonight! Going down to toss the water....argh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanktop74 6,893 Posted December 11, 2010 What brand of heater? I just installed (like 10 minutes ago) a new Finex titanium heater because I have heard so many horror stories about the Stealth heaters. gabe I just got 2 of the Fine titanium heaters with the last BRS group buy... guess I will be getting a third for the mixing barrel! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewisriverfisherman 1,347 Posted December 11, 2010 I am sorry to hear about your heater blowing up on you girls. It sure seems like there has been a lot of heater malfunctions as of late. This would of sure been a scary thing to happen if you weren't home, who knows what would of happened. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emerald525 13,943 Posted December 11, 2010 Beth wanted me to post pictures Beth wanted me to post pictures of the exploded heater. Send coral donations instead of flowers... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanktop74 6,893 Posted December 11, 2010 nice pictures Kim, thanks for taking them and posting them for me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grassi 7,570 Posted December 11, 2010 There is a show on tv where they cut in half some ordinary stuff, like pinball machines, guns and so on. Beth, you should apply! LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reefnjunkie 6,323 Posted December 11, 2010 Did someone say GUNS.................... Can I post a pic???? can I can I huh huh can I-(laugh) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randy-S 158 Posted December 11, 2010 man that heater look like a pipe bomb gone bad glad to hear it was just a mixing tank and not a tank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pnkrcklives 292 Posted December 11, 2010 Now I am nervous about my heater that one looks to be the same as mine... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 2,844 Posted December 11, 2010 If your going to throw it out I would like to have it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emerald525 13,943 Posted December 11, 2010 Did someone say GUNS.................... Can I post a pic???? can I can I huh huh can I-(laugh) Fine with me Brad just no unicorn meat okay!:p man that heater look like a pipe bomb gone bad glad to hear it was just a mixing tank and not a tank Yes, it could have been worse. Now I am nervous about my heater that one looks to be the same as mine... I didn't think the titanium ones could do that. I have no clue why it happened.DOH! If your going to throw it out I would like to have it. Yes that's what the plan is Rick. They are all yours. If you are going to the xmas party I can hand them off to Jesse for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reef165 2,738 Posted December 11, 2010 Crazy!!! Glad everyone is alright! Did it happen when they gave the bank bombing verdict? I would bet it had a very small leak, and when the water hit the heating element, had a steam engine type effect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kendaroo 3,285 Posted December 11, 2010 sorry to hear about your heater. a pedestrian probably did it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reefnjunkie 6,323 Posted December 11, 2010 sorry to hear about your heater. a pedestrian probably did it. Thats funny-(clap) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grassi 7,570 Posted December 11, 2010 Did someone say GUNS.................... Can I post a pic???? can I can I huh huh can I-(laugh) It was a subliminal message (whistle) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgf86123 4,588 Posted December 11, 2010 You might be able to finaggle a new one out of the company, since they aren't supposed to blow up LOL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emerald525 13,943 Posted December 11, 2010 sorry to hear about your heater. a pedestrian probably did it. rofl Could have been.. [language filter] pedestrians! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Algae 3,907 Posted December 11, 2010 Likely a pedestrian with a firearm walking a unicorn on a bike! Can't trust 'em. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
