Resolved powerhead issues

Discussion in 'ASAP' started by integraboss15, Oct 28, 2009.

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  1. bioreefdude

    bioreefdude Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    can u blow thru it with ur mouth also did u check the pump
     
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  3. integraboss15

    integraboss15 Astrea Snail

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    yup. easy to blow through. nothin clogging it
     
  4. bioreefdude

    bioreefdude Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    so take the pump to the kitchen sink fill the sink runn the pump with ur thump over it see if itss any pressure also is the pump set up correctly
     
  5. integraboss15

    integraboss15 Astrea Snail

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    u can really only set the pump up one way
     
  6. bioreefdude

    bioreefdude Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    that maxi jet should be fine for running that also where is the placement of the pump in the tank and how much distance between the pump and the uvs
     
  7. integraboss15

    integraboss15 Astrea Snail

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    Justmpulled the pump apart. and the shaft is spinng real slow. I think the pump is bad
     
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  9. bioreefdude

    bioreefdude Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    yep id say so tryto pull it out wipe it and run it again
     
  10. integraboss15

    integraboss15 Astrea Snail

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    this pump is brand new. lol, I had to get the bad one. GO figure.
     
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  11. bioreefdude

    bioreefdude Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    dont you hate that, was it shipped to u if so sorry to hear that bro more waiting
     
  12. integraboss15

    integraboss15 Astrea Snail

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    well i got it from my local store. My buddy owns the place so Ill just take it back and he'll give me a new one.