MaxM Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Being that winter is coming in, I went out and bought two submersible heaters for my two tanks. I read all the instructions, turned the temperatures to around 74F/24C degrees (that is about the median temp that all my fish will feel comfortable in), placed it in the tanks and waited about 10 minutes before turning them on. Hears my question. In the instructions it warns to never place one's hands in the tank while the heater is connected. Is there a serious concern or are they just trying to legally protect themselves from lawsuits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Hi Max, my opinion (based on 25+ years paralegal experience in civil law) is that it's a disclaimer in the very rare occurrence of a catastrophic failure causing you to be the ground when sticking your hand in and be electrocuted. In court it would be called an affirmative defense. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.W. Wetarm Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 (edited) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XTQ86W3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I added a link ☝️ I added a plug in GFCI adapter from Amazon for just a little sense of safety. All the AC around all that water and sometimes wet floor makes me a little bit nervous. ⚡😵 Edited November 13, 2020 by L.W. Wetarm 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxM Posted November 11, 2020 Author Share Posted November 11, 2020 @L.W. Wetarm Makes sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeatl Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 I would like to suggest you get a controller for every heater . May save fish lives in the long run . InkBird makes DIY ones and plug and play ones . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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