소개
The aquarium water heating element heats the water of the aquarium and allows the aquarium to achieve and maintain the user’s desired temperature. If said heating element were to fail, the resulting failure would cause the temperature of the aquarium to change, resulting in negative consequences that would require replacement of said component.
필요한 것
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Unplug the device from the outlet and let the heater cool down for 5-10 minutes.
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Remove the heater from the aquarium.
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Using a toothbrush and running water, thoroughly scrub the aquarium heater to remove any dirt and grime.
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Dry the heater with a paper towel.
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Starting near the bottom , slide the opening tool in between the plastic halves of the heater's dial.
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Once the tool is in between the two plastic halves, slowly slide the tool up until either the halves separate or you hit a plastic depression clamp.
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If you have hit the depression clamp, slightly bend the half to see if you can detach the clamp. If you cannot, slightly pull out the opening tool just enough to slide it above the depression clamp while prying the plastic halves apart.
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Push downward and at a slight angle to detach the depression clamp and the plastic cover.
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With two spudgers or opening tools, one small and the other large, carefully and slowly place the smaller one between the rubber stopper and the glass tube. Next, slowly apply pressure with a prying action to free the rubber stopper. Repeat around the stopper to eventually detach it.
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Once a small portion is lifted continue the prying step, with the larger opener.
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Stop when about 60%-75% of the rubber stopper is sticking out.
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Remove any old solder by melting and slightly scraping it off.
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Insert the new heating element pin into the circuit board hole. Then push and flatten the heating pad.
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Next, heat the pin to melt new solder to fuse the pin and the board together. Repeat this step for the other side.
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Once finished, slide the circuit board chip back into the plastic housing of the heater.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.