Ac50 problem

[jaws7777]

Came home to find the filter drained of water. Earlier i changed the substrate to sand. Cleaned it well then put it in the tank then did a large wc turned the filter back on and every thing was fine. The motor runs but the impeller doesnt spin.

Anyone have any ideas or am I going to be buying another filter

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[Mr. Mom]

Stick your finger in and push down on the propeller (or use a stick of some sorts) .. sometimes they stall and need a little help going again.

 

[jaws7777]

what the heck !!! that did it thanks

 

[Dark Rose]

Had the same thing happen once and that fixed it for me as well.
Also now when I clean the filter impeller and such, I use a toothpick to put a little waterproof silicone grease on the shaft to prevent stuff getting in there and stalling it again.

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[Mr. Mom]

what the heck !!! that did it thanks

Not a problem, It's nice to actually help someone for a change ... instead of being the one to always seek help.

 

[Redearsunfish]

what the heck !!! that did it thanks

I've started ac impellers like this about a 1000 times over the years.

 

[RD.]

I've only had this happen on the smaller AC filters, never on a 110. Due to the smaller motor size I guess.