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wish-ga![]() ![]() Mega Fish Dial 1800-Positive-Posts Posts: 1198 Kudos: 640 Registered: 07-Aug-2001 ![]() ![]() | I need to replace an aquaone hang on back filter. When I totted up the years I'd had it I was surprised - had it since about 2001. I got pretty good innings from it. It has a bit of murmmer now. A bit annoying. How long have yours lasted. ~~~ My fish blow kisses at me all day long ~~~ |
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keithgh![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() *Ultimate Fish Guru* Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003 ![]() ![]() ![]() | The HOB filter is a very basic filter and will run for years as you now know. I personally think one of the secrets is keeping it well maintained. Every week I clean my impeller housing out as well as cleaning the impeller (I use a simple squirt bottle.) I have added a prefilter (I made it from a filter sponge) this stops and gunk getting into the impeller and its housing. Keith ![]() ![]() Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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FRANK![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002 ![]() ![]() ![]() | Hi, Mine, an AquaClear, has been running for 17 years. I keep the bushings clean and clean out the inside of the motor with a soft pipe cleaner. At one time you could obtain replacement bushings as well as the impellers. In todays' throw away society I don't know if the bushings are still available. Frank ![]() -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<-- |
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Babelfish![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003 ![]() ![]() ![]() | I know I've gotten replacement impellers for the AC filters. Had sand chew one up ![]() ![]() Never knew anything in this disposable world to last 17 years frank! None of mine have lasted that long, probably mainly because I've not been keeping fish that long ![]() ![]() ![]() ^_^ ![]() |
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wish-ga![]() ![]() Mega Fish Dial 1800-Positive-Posts Posts: 1198 Kudos: 640 Registered: 07-Aug-2001 ![]() ![]() | All very good points. Will try (again) taking apart and putting back together to see if it is something "not quite right" in my techniques. Seems like some chug along for a while. Mine's not up to 17 years but I think it had good innings. Happy with that. ~~~ My fish blow kisses at me all day long ~~~ |
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Optimusprime![]() Small Fry Posts: 11 Kudos: 5 Votes: 6 Registered: 23-Oct-2007 ![]() ![]() | Regular cleaning definitely helps in prolonging the life of any filter system. "All water has a perfect memory and is forever trying to get back to where it was." Toni Morrison. CHECK MY PROFILE FOR PICTURES. |
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Two Tanks![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Big Fish Posts: 449 Kudos: 328 Votes: 13 Registered: 02-Jun-2003 ![]() ![]() | Check the O ring where the motor connects to the housing for any leaks. You can get replacement 0 rings at the hard ware store. I have seen replacement impellers at the pet store, but its been a while. You might try an on line pet store if it is your problem. Sorry, I have not been on here in ages - had a problem and it looks like (four years later) I got it resolved - yeah! |
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