I was doing a big water change and severely underestimated how much water I had by the time I already siphoned water out/disposed of or. My water was low enough to leave 80% of my titanium heater exposed (not submerged in water). It stayed like this for maybe 3-4 hours, until I could go to my LFS to get more water. Once I started slowly adding water, I heard a quick sizzle and immediately realized my mistake… I quickly unplugged the heater, but now I’m nervous to plug it back in. Am I past the potential fire hazard stage? Any tips on an approach to safely turn it back on, or is it a goner?
TLDR: I accidentally left my titanium heater exposed (not submerged for 3-4 hours), I heard a sizzle when adding water back so I unplugged it. When/how is it safe to plug it back in and put it back to work?
TLDR: I accidentally left my titanium heater exposed (not submerged for 3-4 hours), I heard a sizzle when adding water back so I unplugged it. When/how is it safe to plug it back in and put it back to work?
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