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My FX5 is not working well
Posted:
Sun Dec 06, 2009 12:24 pmby bradmeisel
Does anyone have a suggestion on how I can try to fix my Fluval FX5?
It does not seem to be running as hard as it should.
Posted:
Sun Dec 06, 2009 1:20 pmby blackforces get you
maybe it needs some cleaning. mines does that when it needs to be cleaned (my XP3)
have you had this problem before?
Posted:
Sun Dec 06, 2009 4:01 pmby bradmeisel
it seems to have statrted losing some when I didn't clean it for a while and then I cleaned it (propeller and all) and it still seems slo. It is still under warranty so if I can't fix it I will send it back.
Posted:
Sun Dec 06, 2009 7:55 pmby mikee
Bra-sel - When checking on pumps the four things you have to watch for is suction, discharge, impeller and power. I all checks out you may want to reevaluate your media which is probably on the suction side of the pump.
Posted:
Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:13 amby bradmeisel
I will check those. Thanks for the info.
Posted:
Fri Jan 29, 2010 1:13 pmby PATTI
Have you checked the tubings? They can get clogged with crud.
Posted:
Fri Jan 29, 2010 2:37 pmby bradmeisel
It was a little slack in the tube. I cut the tube another 6-8 inches and its working better than ever.