Jaebo WP25

[MadReefer]

My pump will not start after I use feed mode. I have to unplug it for a little while and then it starts again. Some instance I have to use a toothpick to get it going. I am assuming its just dirty and plan to clean it. Just wondering if it could be anything else.

Thanks,
Mark

 

[NyteGTI]

The Jebao's get dirty VERY quickly. I'm cleaning mine every 6-8 weeks

 

[MadReefer]

Thanks for the info.

 

[ice28720]

vinegar cleaning

 

[MadReefer]

Did a vinegar / hot water cleaning for an hour and was not that dirty to me. The pump started up out of water but not when placed in the tank. I had to help start it then would stop and I helped again. This happened 3 or 4 times before it stayed on. One thing I noticed is that when plugging the power into control there was spark / light. I am concerned any thoughts? I will be feeding later to day so will see if the pump restarts after feed mode.

 

[njtiger24 aquariums]

Did a vinegar / hot water cleaning for an hour and was not that dirty to me. The pump started up out of water but not when placed in the tank. I had to help start it then would stop and I helped again. This happened 3 or 4 times before it stayed on. One thing I noticed is that when plugging the power into control there was spark / light. I am concerned any thoughts? I will be feeding later to day so will see if the pump restarts after feed mode.

Agree they get dirty quickly. I always clean mine in hot water and vinegar as well. This is how I clean mine - I put in a bucket of hot water/vinegar and run it at full speed with the dial turned all the way to the right. I run that for 30min. I then turn the dial all the way to the left for another 30min. I then repeat the same but with just water no vinegar.

Yes when I plug my pumps in I get a small spark as well. Do note I have the RWs not the WP

 

[MadReefer]

I forgot to mention I moved the pump 4 inched higher when it stayed on. Also, just fed the tank and the pump started up after feed mode finished.

 

[njtiger24 aquariums]

I forgot to mention I moved the pump 4 inched higher when it stayed on. Also, just fed the tank and the pump started up after feed mode finished.

There was one time after a feeding my RW8 didn't power back on. I left it unplug for like 10min and it worked fine after that

 

[Mark_C]

Pulled the prop and cleaned the magnet area?

 

[redfishbluefish]

I agree with @Mark_C ....I rarely vinegar soak my powerheads, only if they are covered with coralline. If your pump is stalling, it's the biological scum on the magnet/inner motor housing. Take it apart and using an old toothbrush, clean off that scum.

 

[MadReefer]

Have to bring this up again. The pump was cleaned but every once and awhile it just stops and won't restart. I have to help it along.
This happens when in feed mode also. Is it on the way out or do I need to clean it again only better?

 

[Skaters216]

I had the same problem with the one I use to mix water, I Give the Blade a 1/4 turn on the turn power head back on usually works.... but I also had another one I use to force the blade to turn will plugged in ( not recommending but it works )... that's why I switched to the Vortechs never have that problem...

 

[MadReefer]

I had the same problem with the one I use to mix water, I Give the Blade a 1/4 turn on the turn power head back on usually works.... but I also had another one I use to force the blade to turn will plugged in ( not recommending but it works )... that's why I switched to the Vortechs never have that problem...

I have to pull the pump out of the water and spin the impeller while plugged in to start it. Then I have to place it back in the tank in bracket all while water flowing every where until I adjust position.

 

[Skaters216]

No i use to Turn the one in my tank with my long tong or the long stick I use to stir up the sand always worked.... the blade was easy to turn still in tank

 

[MadReefer]

For some reason it starts quicker out of water, 1 or2 tries instead of 5.