BRS Titanium Heaters - Are they any good?

[Mark Goode]

I know this is an old thread, but I need to have a moan somewhere.

I came downstairs this morning, and my Inkbird low temp alarm was beeping. A quick peek the Inkbird controller showed a temp of 73.2. My two D-D 350w titanium heaters had both failed after about 12 months (D-D being what these things are badged here in the UK). Red Sea recommend 600w for that tank, so I thought 2x350w would be fine.

I now think these heaters are rubbish.

 

[BZOFIQ]

Well, the 4 heaters in my new system are performing fine for past few months. No issues to report just yet but will be sure to post if they crap out prematurely.

 

[eloser]

BRS titanium heaters are pure junk. I went through three 600 waters over the past 2 years. The first one was replaced under warranty after 8 months of ownership. I purchased an additional 600 water to compliment my replacement. The replacement crapped out after 6 months. And my other just went bad the other day. I would say the average life span is no more then 1 year. Hopefully I can find a reliable replacement... never again will I purchase their heaters.

 

[rtparty]

Still going strong on all of mine. Some are 4 years old now and not a single failure to date

 

[FisherPrice]

My BRS 300 watt element just went out. Double-checked and confirmed it was not the IB controller. I called BRS, and they were Johnny-on-the-spot. There is one on the way; no need to return and no questions asked. Customer service was great. I'll delay my opinion on quality and durability after having run the replacement for a while. Currently I am pleased.

 

[BryanM]

I have helios controllers and two finnex titanium heaters, and I am very happy.

 

[The Farmer]

I have had the same brs 300 watt elements heaters for the past 5 years. I’m just now going to replace them for redundancy.

 

[Tangdora]

Been running 2 -600w for almost 3 year now no issues. Also make it a priority as with all my my equipment to pull them out every 6 months to clean off all the stuff that build up on them so that the heat actually dissipate properly.

 

[Krux]

I run 3X300 watt heaters and keep one on the shelf. Personally I consider any brand of heater as a consumable and cycle them out every 12-18 months. Apex warns me when the outlet isn't drawing juice. Far cheaper than replacing a tank of livestock.