Squid Vibration when switching

BullDZR · 07/30/2009, 10:34 AM

Does anyone know what would be causing a squid to casue alot of vibration when switching from one side to the other? I am powering it with a MAG5 and only like 3 or 4 foot of piping alltogether.

nebraskareef · 07/30/2009, 11:22 AM

likely has something stuck in it. I'd try removing it and soaking in vinegar. If you've got access to an air hose, you could spray some high PSI in it to see if you can dislodge it.

Another idea is something WAS in the unit (sand, etc) and wore down the gear mech. causing the vibration now...

Jade · 07/30/2009, 01:07 PM

I agree with Nebraskareef, something WAS probably in it. Mine did the same thing and I let it go too long. The plastic gears inside went to pieces before I could do anything with it. Live and learn.
Chris

Sepeku · 07/30/2009, 01:35 PM

Brace the pipes too... I had mine free standing once and they would always exacerbate the vibration.

07/30/2009, 10:34 AM	#1
BullDZR Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 278	Squid Vibration when switching Does anyone know what would be causing a squid to casue alot of vibration when switching from one side to the other? I am powering it with a MAG5 and only like 3 or 4 foot of piping alltogether.

07/30/2009, 11:22 AM	#2
nebraskareef MFCEO Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,495 Blog Entries: 1	likely has something stuck in it. I'd try removing it and soaking in vinegar. If you've got access to an air hose, you could spray some high PSI in it to see if you can dislodge it. Another idea is something WAS in the unit (sand, etc) and wore down the gear mech. causing the vibration now... __________________ Originally Posted by tmz "Now if I drink the vodka the colors do look much better than if I drink the vinegar."

07/30/2009, 01:07 PM	#3
Jade FWMAS Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Van Wert, Ohio Posts: 478	I agree with Nebraskareef, something WAS probably in it. Mine did the same thing and I let it go too long. The plastic gears inside went to pieces before I could do anything with it. Live and learn. Chris __________________ WHAT WE KNOW IS SO MUCH LESS THAN WHAT WE DON'T KNOW Current Tank Info: New set up in the works. 36x36x18, 2x Tunze 6045, RKE with MLC and 4 pods, 2x Lumen Max 3 150w HQI's with Bluewave 7 Ballast. Thats all so far.

07/30/2009, 01:35 PM	#4
Sepeku Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 356	Brace the pipes too... I had mine free standing once and they would always exacerbate the vibration.