AC 70 Motor died

[Sharkman]

I unplugged my AC 70 power filter from the wall because I am moving it onto my 55g. Anyway, I unplugged it, carried it over to the 55g and plugged it back in and it won't make a sound. Has anyone dealt with this before or know what can be done about it? I checked out hagen's website and it seemed like I could order any part BUT the motor. The filter is not even a year old. Maybe 5 months.

[little hawaii]

Try a dif outlet maybe. I have had one ac70 for over 10 yrs. and no trouble at all. Sometimes the impeller will stick and I need to give it a small turn to free it up.

[chrisfraser05]

Funny you should mention this, my 2 month old Hagen fluval U2 did the same to me yesterday when I unplugged it for a WC.

I bought an Enheim instead as I wouldn't trust a replacement.

Have you had it apart to check the impellor isn't surrounded it crap yet?

[Sharkman]

I tried the different outlet, but no luck. Tomorrow night when I get an hour of free time finally, I will inspect the impeller. Thanks guys.

[jaysee]

I unplugged my AC 70 power filter from the wall because I am moving it onto my 55g. Anyway, I unplugged it, carried it over to the 55g and plugged it back in and it won't make a sound. Has anyone dealt with this before or know what can be done about it? I checked out hagen's website and it seemed like I could order any part BUT the motor. The filter is not even a year old. Maybe 5 months.

Yes, I've had that happen a couple of times. On one I had to mess with the wire and it started. And the other I just took the motor apart to find the impeller was stuck with sand and hair and crap.

Motors can be bought at foster and smith for like $17. it's in the parts part.

[SkipW]

I was just reading about this the other day. Try removing the impeller and clean it.

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[Lady Hobbs]

Good suggestions here. A motor does not die just by unplugging and plugging a filter back in. Sounds as the tubes are not properly seeded or the impeller needs a kick to get it going.

[Cliff]

I was just reading about this the other day. Try removing the impeller and clean it.

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That has always worked for me

[EmmanuelJB]

I unplugged my AC 70 power filter from the wall because I am moving it onto my 55g. Anyway, I unplugged it, carried it over to the 55g and plugged it back in and it won't make a sound. Has anyone dealt with this before or know what can be done about it? I checked out hagen's website and it seemed like I could order any part BUT the motor. The filter is not even a year old. Maybe 5 months.
Mine did the same thing after unplugging it to replace some media. I thought my motor needed to be replaced too, but before I contacted hagen I rinsed the impeller and motor out really well, and it worked after that.

[Sharkman]

thanks for the suggestions everyone. I've been swamped at work and actually haven't been to my home in 2 days. I will play with this all weekend.

[Sharkman]

Great suggestions guys. I just tinkered with the impeller with my finger for a few seconds. Plugged in the power cord and just like that, the filter started right up. All is well. Thank you!

[Lady Hobbs]

Does this mean the checks are in the mail?

:)

[SkipW]

Next time you shut it off for maintenance, make sure you take off the motor, pull out the impeller and clean out the hole with a Q-tip. This should avoid any future problems. Also rinse out any other build up in the filter container.

[Amazon]

This happens to mine a lot. truthfully, when mine does it I bang it against the wall really hard while it is plugged. a lot of time the motor just gets stuck and it jsut needs a hard hit to get it back on.

[Sharkman]

[QUOTE=SkipW]Next time you shut it off for maintenance, make sure you take off the motor, pull out the impeller and clean out the hole with a Q-tip. QUOTE]


I did this on my AC50 when I was cleaning it for the first time and it hasn't run right since. It's much louder than any other AC filter I have and its been a year since i cleaned it with a q -tip. So i am reluctant to clean it again in fear of causing the filter to run loudly.

[SkipW]

Interesting.... my AC50 is still very quiet. But I don't have another AC filter to compare it to. Maybe something is stuck on or under the impeller making it off balance. I think the only moving part is the impeller itself.