Do vortechs need lubrication?

cherubfish pair · 08/27/2012, 11:06 PM

One of mine that's not running in a tank right now is binding or showing a little resistance when I turn the propeller.

kc350twin · 08/28/2012, 07:15 AM

No they don't need lube. Have you taken it apart? I would break it down to pieces and vinegar bath it for 24hrs. The recheck it.

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fishyguy7 · 08/28/2012, 07:34 AM

x2, take it apart and soak it in vinegar water 24 hours then re-assemble

08/27/2012, 11:06 PM	#1
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08/28/2012, 07:15 AM	#2
kc350twin Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Severn, MD Posts: 1,579	No they don't need lube. Have you taken it apart? I would break it down to pieces and vinegar bath it for 24hrs. The recheck it. Kc3 __________________ 112g Cube 36x36x20= Custom 12x39wPower Module (Par Monster)= Neptune Apex=ATB 840v2=BM Doser= 2 MP-40's

08/28/2012, 07:34 AM	#3
fishyguy7 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fort Collins,CO Posts: 426	x2, take it apart and soak it in vinegar water 24 hours then re-assemble