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powerhead failure
Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2010 1:35 pm
by Kresnahw22
Ok I woke up this morning and my powerhead went out. Will it be ok until the weekend if I have two canister filters going or will I have die off of coral and live rock. Its a twenty gallon reef tank with three fish. Eleven inverts and coral
Re: powerhead failure
Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2010 8:07 pm
by redpheonix
as long as you have water flow in the tank so that the water stays oxygenated you should be fine. what size powerhead was it? Have you taken the powerhead apart to see what happened to it? Also if it has stopped working make sure that you unplug it so that it doesnt heat up and damage it anymore than it might be already.
Re: powerhead failure
Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2010 8:23 pm
by Kresnahw22
It was rated for a thirty gallon. I took it out and removed the back but coulrnt go any furthr without breaking it. Yes its completly out of the tank and unplugged. Thanks for the hlp.
Re: powerhead failure
Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2010 10:01 pm
by redpheonix
remove the empeller and see if the magnet is cracked or if the inside has a bubble in it where it might have gotten too hot.
Re: powerhead failure
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 7:18 am
by Kresnahw22
Only thing I see wrong is the ceramic stick is broke in half but is still worked fine other than that nothingj
Re: powerhead failure
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 1:10 pm
by Amphiprion
If the ceramic shaft has broken, you need to replace it or the entire impeller assembly. Using a pump with a broken drive shaft will cause premature wear and both the impeller and the housing, which will eventually lead to failure or overheating.
Re: powerhead failure
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 2:50 pm
by redpheonix
You could get a piece of carbon fiber rod from the hobby shop and make a new shaft. Its the same stuff they use to make the shafts on the maxijet mods.
Re: powerhead failure
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 6:00 pm
by Kresnahw22
Today I'm goin to get a new powerhead because I believe its overheated and failed. Thanks for all the help.
Re: powerhead failure
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 6:44 pm
by strout
I am more than willing to hold the Tubbs Blue in your avatar in my tank till you get your power head problem fixed.
Re: powerhead failure
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 7:42 pm
by Kresnahw22
I wish I had a colony of it but all I got looks close is a green and brown maze brain frag.
Re: powerhead failure
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 7:44 am
by Kresnahw22
Bought new powerhead so alls good