Stalling

[wesheltonj]

One of my pumps keep stalling. I have opdered the new drivers for the pumps. Can I expect the new driver to "fix" the stalling problem or do I need to send it in for service. By the way I am not using the spacer.

 

[EcoTech Marine]

What wall thickness is your aquarium? A 90gal glass tank would have 1/2" glass so you should be using your pin spacer. This could be why the pump is stalling.

-Tim

 

[wesheltonj]

I have a 90 gal Oceanic Reefready Bowfront. The side walls appears to be 3/4 inches. I have a pump on each side wall. Only one pump is failing. The one that is failing feels warm to the touch, the other feels cool to the touch.

 

[EcoTech Marine]

The side glass on your aquarium is definitely not 3/4". Please measure it carefully and install the pin spacer to the proper setting. My guess would be 3/8" or 1/2". Let us know if the problem still persists.

Best,

Tim

 

[Fliger]

You definitely need to measure the glass and use the spacer correctly. I haven't had any stalls since I put the spacer on one and cranked it up. I'm running them ~60% and ramping them up slowly now that I have them on.