vortech question

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  1. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    One of my vortechs has been acting up recently... this is what it does: Set it to reef crest, works for 3-4 days then the light bar goes red. Set it to lagoon, works for about a week or so then goes to red. Set it at constant speed and it works just fine all the time.

    whats up with it? Is the motor going bad :-/
     
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  3. jbraslins

    jbraslins Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Forgive me for asking the obviuos, but have you checked with EcoTech support? I am sure they can diagnose it pretty quick given it throws an error light.
     
  4. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    yes, that is pretty obviously the best answer... but I was just trying to see if it was something I could quickly fix myself without having to call them, sit on hold forever, explain it all to them, get the answer, then be talked into buying all new stuff lol.

    if nobody on here knows right off the top of their head then I guess ill have to call ::) haha
     
  5. m2434

    m2434 Giant Squid

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    Don't know, but have you tried resetting it?
     
  6. benbabcock

    benbabcock Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Seems like it may be overheating(for whatever reason).