H.O.T Magnum

NMreefer505 · 03/05/2012, 06:56 PM

Hey everyone, I have been using the H.O.T Magnum filter for just over three months and have started getting some problems with it. The main one being that there is almost no flow coming from the return head and after about 30 seconds it starts to make an awful grinding type noise? If anyone can help remedy these problems I would greatly appreciate it!!

tkeracer619 · 03/05/2012, 07:41 PM

have you pulled it apart and given it a good cleaning? I have one that is like 10 years old. runs like new.

NMreefer505 · 03/05/2012, 10:47 PM

Yes I broke the whole thing down and scrubbed it completely! I have been using the micron polisher because my dog got ahold of the carbon filter and chewed it to bits! So I know that is going to have to be replaced asap, but I have no idea what it could be! What really disapoints me is that its only been up and running for 3 months!

gpx1200 · 03/05/2012, 10:53 PM

i'm not shure but i think the micron poliser is only meant for shot term use and it will clog quickly, this could be the cause of your problem

doctorgori · 03/06/2012, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by gpx1200

i'm not shure but i think the micron poliser is only meant for shot term use and it will clog quickly, this could be the cause of your problem

There ya go I'm guessing

BigCountry74 · 03/06/2012, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkeracer619

have you pulled it apart and given it a good cleaning? I have one that is like 10 years old. runs like new.

X2

check the propeller.

I have a Magnum 350 that is 16+ years old lol

03/05/2012, 06:56 PM	#1
NMreefer505 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Farmington New Mexico Posts: 20	H.O.T Magnum Hey everyone, I have been using the H.O.T Magnum filter for just over three months and have started getting some problems with it. The main one being that there is almost no flow coming from the return head and after about 30 seconds it starts to make an awful grinding type noise? If anyone can help remedy these problems I would greatly appreciate it!!

03/05/2012, 07:41 PM	#2
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	have you pulled it apart and given it a good cleaning? I have one that is like 10 years old. runs like new. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

03/05/2012, 10:47 PM	#3
NMreefer505 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Farmington New Mexico Posts: 20	Yes I broke the whole thing down and scrubbed it completely! I have been using the micron polisher because my dog got ahold of the carbon filter and chewed it to bits! So I know that is going to have to be replaced asap, but I have no idea what it could be! What really disapoints me is that its only been up and running for 3 months!

03/05/2012, 10:53 PM	#4
gpx1200 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: spencer mass Posts: 552	i'm not shure but i think the micron poliser is only meant for shot term use and it will clog quickly, this could be the cause of your problem