emergency

[msuzuki126]

my rio 1800 powerhead just stopped working. I can feel vibration but it just wont blow water. Any suggestions pleaseee

 

[BlueCorn]

Take it out of the tank and unplug it before it melts down.

 

[msuzuki126]

ok then do what?

 

[integlikewhoa]

Yup. take it out. and check it out. Might have broke the shaft or impeller. I dont see a 1800 model number. but heres a link to what you probley need.
http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=TA4529

 

[msuzuki126]

ok thanks, but the pump acutually started working again but then ceased again.. what should i do overnight

 

[grupper]

Take it out, clean it, run some vinegar water through it for several minutes, rinse it again and put it back into your tank.

Then consider buying a backup pump in case this one decide to die on you.

 

[AcroSteve]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6811811#post6811811 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by grupper
Then consider buying a backup pump in case this one decide to die on you.

I have a different opinion. Buy a new primary pump and throw the rio away. It is not worth the risk.

Is that the only flow in the tank?

 

[integlikewhoa]

The thing is probley all caked up inside. But it is true havent you heard how cheesy thos pumps are. And how many of them melted down.

 

[Johnsteph10]

Based on the multitude of bad experiences with Rio pumps, I would take it out and replace it with a dependable pump.

How much flow are you looking to replaced?

 

[msuzuki126]

idk, my tank is only a 37

 

[mr pink floyd]

take the impeller out, put it back in and tuern it on my powerheasd does that all the time then it works after i do that