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  • Aquaclear problems

    I've got two aquaclear 70's and an emperor400 on a 125. The two AC's keep running dry and I have to take the impeller out to get it to restart. I've cleaned it but it keeps on happening. I've only had the filters for about a month and had to fix them everyday for the past week! Any suggestions?

  • #2
    Re: Aquaclear problems

    Check that all the pieces of the intake tube is all pushed together.

    Then check that the tube with the black piece that covers the pump is straight in the hole, and pushed down all the way, and not cocked over.

    Aqua clears are usually very reliable.

    Are these filters new or used?
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    • #3
      Re: Aquaclear problems

      Brand new. Thanks, I'll give that a try.

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      • #4
        Re: Aquaclear problems

        On mine in the past, I've even had to make sure that the metal pin that the impeller rotates around is pressed all the way down to the bottom of the motor. Also, make sure there's no sand by the motor/impeller either.

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        • #5
          Re: Aquaclear problems

          the impeller shaft looks straight to me, and there's no sand or dirt in it either.

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          • #6
            Re: Aquaclear problems

            If they have lost prime it would be because they suck air into them by either having the  tubes be loose and suck some air, or if there is a airstone or air toy near by that the airbubbles get sucked up in there.

            Also poweroutages can be a problem as well.
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