Maxi Jet failures

[erid]

Anyone know a trick to get these things going again when they suddenly fail? I use the 600s for my phosban reactors.

Erik

 

[rodclement]

Not recomending you do it since the impeller could hurt your finger...whenever a powerhead or any magnetic driven impeller sticks for me, I just tap it with my finger and it starts again...maybe be brighter than me and try something pointy...just a tap on the impeller usually loosens the impeller...if this doesn't work I can't help you any further....please be careful!!!

Rod

 

[GregW]

Fail as in "lock up" or just die completely. Sometimes the impeller seems to get stuck on mine and I either move the nozzle back and forth or (for the ones near the glass) I've wave a powerful magnet near the head and it sometimes gets it going again.

 

[Phyl]

Have you soaked it in vinegar already? I always start with that (and then stick my finger in the impeller.

 

[radiata]

Have you soaked it in vinegar already? I always start with that (and then stick my finger in the impeller).

You may want to try buying a new impeller before you stick tour finger into it.

 

[rodclement]

we got plenty of fingers! ;D and just one impeller!

rod ;D

 

[JRWOHLER]

Try cleaning it as per Phyl...if that or the finger trick...chopsticks work too doesn't work I would suggest just getting a new one.

 

[Hawkeye]

I hate maxi jets... = fail.

vinegar + maxi jets = fail 50%.

set up external pump with manifold t'd back to reactors = winner winner.

 

[Tazmaniancowboy]

I must be a lucky one. 9 times out of 10 all I had to do is twist the cap/nozzle and it started working again. One time though I found that the shaft was spinning and not the impeller. switched it out and was good to go.

 

[ds4x4]

just stick my finger into the impeller.. it hurts nothing like the time i started my RC plane with my finger.. ouch*

 

[Nickjr000]

Wow all these people sticking their fingers in impellers ;D I usually just knock it around a bit if it sticks and it will click a few times then start. if it dont, i try the vinegar soak. When this cant fix it anymore i toss it and get a new one