HarleyBeautiful Posted September 12, 2004 Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 does anybody know how to make aquaclears salt friendly? I have two running on my 33 gallon salt and the impellers keep getting all clogged up with what I expect is salt. Any suggestions would be great........ thanx, hb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 We are running an aqua clear at school and their is no problem. I would suggest a good old spongfilter or a natural system. Protien skimmer would be best. Any other filtration on your tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert_dao Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 I doubt it's the salt that's wearing your impellers. Check for aragonite sand particles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted September 22, 2004 Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 HarleyBeautiful: when you say the A/C's impeller keep getting clogged up. Could you be a bit more specific [ ? ]. What size A/C are you using [ ? ]. What is actually happening to the impeller [ ? ]. What is it you are finding in the impeller [ ? ]. Is IT the impeller or is it the magnet that seems to be plugging [?]. Like Albert suggested; may sand be entering the impeller/magnet [ ? ]. I hope you can shed some light on my querries. Smokey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyBeautiful Posted September 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 HarleyBeautiful: when you say the A/C's impeller keep getting clogged up. Could you be a bit more specific [ ? ]. What size A/C are you using [ ? ]. What is actually happening to the impeller [ ? ]. What is it you are finding in the impeller [ ? ]. Is IT the impeller or is it the magnet that seems to be plugging [?]. Like Albert suggested; may sand be entering the impeller/magnet [ ? ]. I hope you can shed some light on my querries. Smokey I have a 150 and a 300 on my 33 gallon. the impeller actually stops rotating and I am finding nothing in the magnet\impeller. the magnet seems to "stick" when you try and put it back in the "slot" and has no free movement. quite possibly sand... will just have to clean it more often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 28, 2004 Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 If it is sand that is clogging it i would place a foam pre filter over the intake to black most if not all the sand from entering the filter impeller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted September 28, 2004 Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 HarleyBeautiful: One more question _ After you haved cleaned the magnet and it's "slot"; Does it work proberly ? or does it still give you problems ? Some problems with the magnets in A/C and other types of filters. A - The magnet housing does get dirty. "Slime" and debre can collect. - Remove and clean the magnet - Use a Q-Tip to clean inside the housing. - Check to see if the magnet has any scratches or abnormal wear on the surface. THIS IS USUALLY THE MOST COMMON CAUSE OF PROBLEMS. [ MPE.] B - The centering "SHAFT" must be rigid. - This shaft is set in solid and must not "wiggle" or be off-center. - The shaft is prone to wear, also. Visually check. C - The magnets "shaft slot" is prone to wear. - If this shaft hole is "oblonged" the magnet may run irradically or "STICK". D - Has the motor every been overheated / or run dry. E - The Magnets can develop "DEAD SPOTS". - Remove the motor/impeller from the housing. - Imerse the motor/impeller unit into a container of water. - Plug the motor in. The magnet should spin freely and easily. - If the magnet does not spin or appears to be "STUCK" , _ a dead spot may have developed. In some case, installing a prefilter - made of the A/C type foams, will prolong the life of the impeller; by restricting the larger particulars from entering the magnet housing. HTH Smokey P.S-- I have one more question HarleyBeautiful . - how old are the A/C units. ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Roth Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 one little item, after just seeing this... if your impeller still jams, lube it. I use carmex lip balm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyBeautiful Posted January 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 seriously? where exactly do you lube it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Roth Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 I just wipe the magnet dry, then smear it liberally directly to the magnet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murminator Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 I run a mini and I take it off every 2 weeks to clean salt creep and I take out the impeller and clean it with a Q-tip and I have never had any problems Knock on wood :bang1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainmaker69 Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 I have run an AC300 on my 28 gal while converting from fresh to marine. No problems so far, but have just reached 1.020 and will have to see what happens from here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murminator Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 I have recently upgraded now running a mini and 500 to 2 seperate tanks at 1.027 no probs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ipema Posted May 1, 2005 Report Share Posted May 1, 2005 HarleyBeautiful: when you say the A/C's impeller keep getting clogged up. Could you be a bit more specific [ ? ]. What size A/C are you using [ ? ]. What is actually happening to the impeller [ ? ]. What is it you are finding in the impeller [ ? ]. Is IT the impeller or is it the magnet that seems to be plugging [?]. Like Albert suggested; may sand be entering the impeller/magnet [ ? ]. I hope you can shed some light on my querries. Smokey I have a 150 and a 300 on my 33 gallon. the impeller actually stops rotating and I am finding nothing in the magnet\impeller. the magnet seems to "stick" when you try and put it back in the "slot" and has no free movement. quite possibly sand... will just have to clean it more often. That is the same problem I had when I ran Aquaclears in salt water. I had to keep buying new impellers. I gave up and switched to Fluvals. I heve never had a problem since. :boxer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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