Dimplex 1FT tube heater

[mrhardware]

The tube heater in my fermentation fridge has just died 10 days out of warranty.
Has anyone used anything different with sucess,

 

[Paul7189]

The tube heater in my fermentation fridge has just died 10 days out of warranty.
Has anyone used anything different with sucess,

I just used a cheap one from screw fix can’t remember the brand. Had one fail on me and the second one has lasted for ages. It’s quite a humid environment so I can’t imagine they will last that long and the heater is off and on constantly when I’m use so it’s not ideal operating conditions I don’t think. Maybe open your temperature range on the inkbird (or your equivalent) so it’s not on and off so frequently. I noticed buying a fermenter with a thermowell makes a big difference

 

[marshbrewer]

I've had no problems with Dimplex heaters, but.... These things should last longer than one year. Chat with the retailer that sold you it; they should recognise that its failed early and offer you a graduated refund.

 

[mrhardware]

I just used a cheap one from screw fix can’t remember the brand. Had one fail on me and the second one has lasted for ages. It’s quite a humid environment so I can’t imagine they will last that long and the heater is off and on constantly when I’m use so it’s not ideal operating conditions I don’t think. Maybe open your temperature range on the inkbird (or your equivalent) so it’s not on and off so frequently. I noticed buying a fermenter with a thermowell makes a big difference


Its probably a Dimplex one, they are the cheapest ones in screwfix and Toolstation.
Just had 2 thermowells delivered so going to fit one in my fermenter though I usually have the temp probe under a foam pad taped to side of fermenter

 

[mrhardware]

I've had no problems with Dimplex heaters, but.... These things should last longer than one year. Chat with the retailer that sold you it; they should recognise that its failed early and offer you a graduated refund.

Took it on the chin and picked up another from toolstation this afternoon, already fitted and back up and running