Shavriol
February 21st 06, 02:21 AM
Koi-Lo wrote:
> "Cichlidiot" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Koi-Lo > wrote:
> >
> > : Wal*Mart is selling small bowl heaters with no adjustments at all. I
> > : picture boiled fish as spring progresses into summer......
> >
> > Just because it has no user adjustments does not mean it has no
> > thermostat.
>
> I don't believe it does. You have to read the box. It says to pull the plug
> out if the water goes over a certain temperature. What if no one's at home
> or they're away for the weekend?
Another senseless remark from Carol confirming she knows nothing.
>
> > It's entirely possible it has an internal thermostat set for 78F or some
> > such value. Now, given the accuracy of several brands thermostats, that
> > may translate into 74-82F being maintained by the heater. And of course,
> > if it doesn't have an indicator light, there's the issue of seeing if it
> > has had a "stuck on" failure. But don't mistake lack of user adjustable
> > thermostat for a complete lack of thermostat.cheapos
>
> If it had a thermostat I don't think they'd recommend you pull the plug over
> a certain temp' unless they KNOW these stick.
> --
Hay you mentioned an absolute thruth.. "you don't think"
this should go down into history books...
> "Cichlidiot" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Koi-Lo > wrote:
> >
> > : Wal*Mart is selling small bowl heaters with no adjustments at all. I
> > : picture boiled fish as spring progresses into summer......
> >
> > Just because it has no user adjustments does not mean it has no
> > thermostat.
>
> I don't believe it does. You have to read the box. It says to pull the plug
> out if the water goes over a certain temperature. What if no one's at home
> or they're away for the weekend?
Another senseless remark from Carol confirming she knows nothing.
>
> > It's entirely possible it has an internal thermostat set for 78F or some
> > such value. Now, given the accuracy of several brands thermostats, that
> > may translate into 74-82F being maintained by the heater. And of course,
> > if it doesn't have an indicator light, there's the issue of seeing if it
> > has had a "stuck on" failure. But don't mistake lack of user adjustable
> > thermostat for a complete lack of thermostat.cheapos
>
> If it had a thermostat I don't think they'd recommend you pull the plug over
> a certain temp' unless they KNOW these stick.
> --
Hay you mentioned an absolute thruth.. "you don't think"
this should go down into history books...