Subj : Re: visi-therm deluxe adj To : All From : Markyt Date : Sun Jan 04 2004 08:37 pm I have three of these heaters in my aquariums and mine too are very difficult to adjust with wet hands, even when I pull the heaters out of the water. In my opinion these seals are too tight. Mark "Al" wrote in message news:src6vv4fq7s3g488eoe6t1bmgd1ftg110f@4ax.com... > I recently purchased a Visi-therm Deluxe heater. > I had no problems with initial installation and adjustment (dry). > > Now a couple of days later I wanted to adjust the temperature > slightly. The heater has a cone shaped knob with ridges, but I find > it is impossible to turn with one hand while under water. > My fingers tend to slip off the tapered knob and if I can get a good > grip, the entire heater will turn in the holder. > > picture here: http://marineland.com/products/consumer/con_vtherm.asp > > I find it necessary to remove the heater from the holder. Then hold > the glass with one hand and turn the knob with the other. Then > remount the heater. > > > Is this typical with this heater? > Since it is new and I have never owned this brand before, I am > wondering if mine is abnormally difficult. > > -- > The letter 'Q' has been added to my otherwise valid email address for spam protection. > To email me please remove the 'Q'. --- þ RIMEGate(tm)/RGXPost V1.14 at BBSWORLD * Info@bbsworld.com --- * RIMEGate(tm)V10.2áÿ* RelayNet(tm) NNTP Gateway * MoonDog BBS * RgateImp.MoonDog.BBS at 1/4/04 8:37:18 PM --- PCBoard (R) v15.3/M 100 * Origin: MoonDog BBS, Brooklyn,NY, 718 692-2498, 1:278/230 (1:278/230) .