ericwebster
Premium Member
I got a rio and read the horror stories. I then removed it from my tank to mix water .. never had a problem.
I have had a problem with a mag 12 ..
I have had a problem with a mag 12 ..
Let's Count the Broken RIOs
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The Grim Reefer
Ready for some NOBALL!!!
Melev,
Was that a UL listed Rio that smoked or the old style?
Was that a UL listed Rio that smoked or the old style?
melev
Well-known member
Three pictures, now that everything has been transferred over. The only bad thing was the new saltwater was relatively cold compared to the water that the rock was in.
You can see how the water looks a little smokey in this picture. I swished out the LR before transferring it, so this could be a little misleading.
The Grim Reefer, I've had it for a few years now. I can't tell. There is still a label on the cord that states to not run it dry, and to plug it into a GFCI, but doesn't mention the UL listing whatsoever.
The inside of the motor's coverplate isn't misleading.
And the motor itself, before it had a chance to full discharge its guts into the water.
You can see how the water looks a little smokey in this picture. I swished out the LR before transferring it, so this could be a little misleading.
The Grim Reefer, I've had it for a few years now. I can't tell. There is still a label on the cord that states to not run it dry, and to plug it into a GFCI, but doesn't mention the UL listing whatsoever.
The inside of the motor's coverplate isn't misleading.
And the motor itself, before it had a chance to full discharge its guts into the water.
The Grim Reefer
Ready for some NOBALL!!!
If the coil melted down you probably have copper in the water, have you checked for that yet?
What a drag
What a drag
thejuggernaut
Member
common guys and girls, they sale rios at petco, enough said
thejuggernaut
Member
im not saying that at all...I buy all my dog food at petco....I was in there to pick up some of those plastic legs for my coralife twin PC ballast for my 20 gallon tank the other day, and they wanted 12.99 for them. i told the woman checking me out that the price was outragous, so she sold them to me for 8.99. Petco is for normal people, not addicts like us.
The Grim Reefer
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8396120#post8396120 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by maddyfish
I kept my burned up RIO 600
So was it a UL Listed version?
Reason I ask is the UL versions are supposd to have a thermal cut off. As long as you still have the pump you should contact Rio and see what they have to say about it.
corals b 4 bills
New member
2- Rio 2500's
1- Rio 1100
1- Rio 800
0- Mag 18
0- Mag 12
Never having to deal with Rio again......Priceless.
1- Rio 1100
1- Rio 800
0- Mag 18
0- Mag 12
Never having to deal with Rio again......Priceless.
chrisd1009
Lurker
I never had a Rio fail, but when I saw the amount of heat they add to the aquarium, I took it off line.
Pico Keeper
Premium Member
A small RIO almost killed me and my entire tank. I was im my room one day watching TV, and I hear this crackling sound from my tank. I go over and notice nothing. Later I smell smoke, I look over and smoke is pouring from my tank... Like it was a FIRE!! I get to the tank, and the smoke is pouring from the Rio.
I go to touch it and it exploded. Literally, sparks and smoke went everywhere. And not little amounts, im talking about 4 ft of sparks and tons of smoke that clouded my room. Thank god the breaker went off and I didnt get electrocuted. Didnt loose any livestock either.
I go to touch it and it exploded. Literally, sparks and smoke went everywhere. And not little amounts, im talking about 4 ft of sparks and tons of smoke that clouded my room. Thank god the breaker went off and I didnt get electrocuted. Didnt loose any livestock either.
coralnut99
New member
The list just goes on, and on, and on, and..........
I was never able to get an answer from Taam, but has anybody else contacted them and gotten a response? I only last a couple (nuts, maybe three?) hundred in hardware, but if I'd gotten zapped like derekman, pico keeper, and lots of others, I'd be after somebody's hide.
I was never able to get an answer from Taam, but has anybody else contacted them and gotten a response? I only last a couple (nuts, maybe three?) hundred in hardware, but if I'd gotten zapped like derekman, pico keeper, and lots of others, I'd be after somebody's hide.
Pico Keeper
Premium Member
I emailed them. Was completely ignored. My girlfriend works for a products liability lawfirm, I almost asked to write me a letter. As far as I'm concerned, RIO SUCKS!
They dont even have the balls to reply to my emails for help with customer service. I'm a maxijet user now, no problems yet. Plus I added a prop and shroud to mine and let me tell you, those modded maxis move some SERIOUS water! I had to get a smaller prop, since the first time I turned them on, they turned my tank into a whirlpool of sand and fish.. I had instant xenia frags for everyone!
They dont even have the balls to reply to my emails for help with customer service. I'm a maxijet user now, no problems yet. Plus I added a prop and shroud to mine and let me tell you, those modded maxis move some SERIOUS water! I had to get a smaller prop, since the first time I turned them on, they turned my tank into a whirlpool of sand and fish.. I had instant xenia frags for everyone!
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