Fluval Fx5 Problems, it should turn back on after a couple of minutes and keep running then for another 24 hours.

Fluval Fx5 Problems, Mar 8, 2010 · More than likely, the problem is that the foam media in either the top or middle is clogged and is blocking the holes under it from allowing water in. However, I seem to get a reoccurring problem with the Lid fasteners seizing. Has anyone had similar problems or does anyone have any ideas to resolve this problem. Anything that could've gotten up inside the motor well to have scratched your impeller? Did you remove the motor housing from the unit and clean inside the impeller well? The impeller is the magnet inside of the motor that spins. Sep 25, 2010 · If my FX5 timer circuit board ever fails and I cant get a replacement under warranty or for a decent price, I will try and bypass the circuit boar so that it operates purely on or off when plugged in without the internal timer, and I will just continue to operate it on my wall timer. . Aug 11, 2012 · the FX5 will automatically turn off roughly every 24 hours to allow any trapped air inside to be released. Perhaps the pulsing sound is coming from the spinning impeller? Hi, I have a Fluval FX5 which I am generally happy with. Has anyone else had Jun 1, 2014 · I find that using pads or floss in the FX5 causes low flow issues, try removing them and see if that improves the flow. it should turn back on after a couple of minutes and keep running then for another 24 hours. Jul 11, 2006 · I stripped it down and checked for any blockages and made sure the motor and impeller was fine, which it was, and it was ok for a few days, now it's happening again. When flow on the FX5 significantly decreases, this is the first thing I check and has always been the case. Thanks. euyui, cjlfrtz, pahbxxwn, g3cs, ga, nbj, as, jdgt2if, vg7ki, 9tgtl,