Hydor Korallia

SWSaltwater · 03/07/2007, 04:49 PM

FYI

Hydor has recalled all Korallia #2 and #3 pumps

paljets · 03/07/2007, 05:29 PM

I heard rumors they were considering the 4's as well...

--paul

Philwd · 03/07/2007, 07:21 PM

What's the reason?

paljets · 03/07/2007, 08:37 PM

The reason given wasn't specific.. But the message was sent to all resellers..

-paul

Pyrrhus · 03/07/2007, 09:12 PM

From what I have gathered from reading the boards there may be an issue with improperly sealed motors leaking stray voltage into tanks.

I don't believe that there has been an all out recall on them but retailers have been asked to return unsold stock of the pumps in question for an inspection.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1060944

jpslickorocks · 03/07/2007, 09:32 PM

I almost bought one the other day but I could not find a UL listing anywhere on the box. I am all but positive that a non UL listed Rio caused my 55 to crash. once bitten twice shy...

Philwd · 03/07/2007, 09:39 PM

The pumps are making quite the splash and look cool. Sure have been lots of issues with every pump introduction last 9 mos or so. I think products are being rushed out to meet the hype.

SWSaltwater · 03/07/2007, 10:03 PM

I know Vasca is asking to get sold units back from customers as well.

paljets · 03/07/2007, 11:25 PM

The manufacturer has given us the following contact info for our customers: please call Hydor USA Inc at their customer service phone number: 866-493-6787. They have informed us that they would like to speak to all customers involved directly if possible so that they may upgrade their units.

bajabum · 03/08/2007, 06:12 PM

Turned on a 4 today in my 180 Gal corner tank. The big footprint of the tank allowed my to see the water movement foot print. That is until the cloud settled down. The pump spins twin votexs 180 deg apart which provides great turbulence. A single 4 was all I needed. The stream is able to penetrate about 4' before turning back on its self to return to the pump. I plan on using 1 #3 on at each end of my 6' tank. The turbulance is a great added feature. It occurs because the motor shape splits the incoming flow to the screw into two streams. This causes two hi/low flow pulses per revolution and starts eddies in the output stream.

paljets · 03/08/2007, 06:19 PM

Bajabum.. I would unplug, and re-pack that pump.. And return it as quickly as possible to Hydor..

Don't want a problem later down the line..

--paul

SeaView · 03/10/2007, 06:28 PM

Crap. I just got a #2 from premium aquatics 2 days ago.

AZDesertRat · 03/10/2007, 06:34 PM

Hydor still says the #1 and #4 are not affected by the recall.

paljets · 03/10/2007, 08:01 PM

I'd send that #2 back..

--paul

03/07/2007, 09:12 PM	#5
Pyrrhus Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 2,713	From what I have gathered from reading the boards there may be an issue with improperly sealed motors leaking stray voltage into tanks. I don't believe that there has been an all out recall on them but retailers have been asked to return unsold stock of the pumps in question for an inspection. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1060944 __________________ Severe Knowledge In Plumbing

03/07/2007, 09:32 PM	#6
jpslickorocks Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Scottsdale, Az. Posts: 2,164	I almost bought one the other day but I could not find a UL listing anywhere on the box. I am all but positive that a non UL listed Rio caused my 55 to crash. once bitten twice shy... __________________ We are alone, absolutely alone on this chance planet: and, amid all the forms of life that surround us, not one, excepting the dog, has made an alliance with us. Current Tank Info: I do at least five water changes a day

03/08/2007, 06:12 PM	#10
bajabum Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rimrock, Az Posts: 911	Turned on a 4 today in my 180 Gal corner tank. The big footprint of the tank allowed my to see the water movement foot print. That is until the cloud settled down. The pump spins twin votexs 180 deg apart which provides great turbulence. A single 4 was all I needed. The stream is able to penetrate about 4' before turning back on its self to return to the pump. I plan on using 1 #3 on at each end of my 6' tank. The turbulance is a great added feature. It occurs because the motor shape splits the incoming flow to the screw into two streams. This causes two hi/low flow pulses per revolution and starts eddies in the output stream. __________________ Nothing is rare unless it it dies in 9 out of 10 tanks. Current Tank Info: Many

03/07/2007, 04:49 PM	#1
SWSaltwater Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Arizona, Tucson Posts: 1,119	Hydor Korallia FYI Hydor has recalled all Korallia #2 and #3 pumps

03/07/2007, 05:29 PM	#2
paljets Moved On Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ahwatukee, AZ Posts: 635	I heard rumors they were considering the 4's as well... --paul

03/07/2007, 07:21 PM	#3
Philwd Premium Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 4,057	What's the reason?

03/07/2007, 08:37 PM	#4
paljets Moved On Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ahwatukee, AZ Posts: 635	The reason given wasn't specific.. But the message was sent to all resellers.. -paul

03/07/2007, 09:39 PM	#7
Philwd Premium Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 4,057	The pumps are making quite the splash and look cool. Sure have been lots of issues with every pump introduction last 9 mos or so. I think products are being rushed out to meet the hype.

03/07/2007, 10:03 PM	#8
SWSaltwater Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Arizona, Tucson Posts: 1,119	I know Vasca is asking to get sold units back from customers as well.

03/07/2007, 11:25 PM	#9
paljets Moved On Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ahwatukee, AZ Posts: 635	The manufacturer has given us the following contact info for our customers: please call Hydor USA Inc at their customer service phone number: 866-493-6787. They have informed us that they would like to speak to all customers involved directly if possible so that they may upgrade their units.

03/08/2007, 06:19 PM	#11
paljets Moved On Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ahwatukee, AZ Posts: 635	Bajabum.. I would unplug, and re-pack that pump.. And return it as quickly as possible to Hydor.. Don't want a problem later down the line.. --paul

03/10/2007, 06:28 PM	#12
SeaView Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: LI/NY Posts: 586	Crap. I just got a #2 from premium aquatics 2 days ago.

03/10/2007, 06:34 PM	#13
AZDesertRat Moved On Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW Phoenix Posts: 16,621	Hydor still says the #1 and #4 are not affected by the recall.

03/10/2007, 08:01 PM	#14
paljets Moved On Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ahwatukee, AZ Posts: 635	I'd send that #2 back.. --paul