Trouble restarting Aqua Clear 50

[Russ]

Hi,
I have an Aqua Clear 50 on one of my tanks, and every time I do a WC it dosen't start back up, I have to twist the motor and bang it around it little to get it stated again. I don't have this problem with my AC 500 which starts back up every time. Does anyone else have this problem with their smaller Aqua Clears, or is it just mine.

[Barb Newell]

Hi Russ, try removing the motor, take the propeller out, clean the motor out with a Q-Tip, replace propeller and turn a couple of times, rinse -- there is sometimes some slimy gunk there.

Barb

[tpl*co]

I have trouble getting my smaller ones going too, do like barb says and first check for gunk. If it still doesn't start (I've still have had problems). I often "pump" the intake tube by raising it up and down or even by starting the impeller by sticking my finger in and giving it a jump start. (luckily it's plastic and I have nails, LOL).

[Moon]

The impeller sometimes need a kick start. I use the tip of a pencil to turn the impeller with the power on. When it starts turning attach the siphon tube.

[aqua]

I agree with Moon. That's exactly how I do it everytime the propeller doesn't turn with my AquaClear.