[AquaticLife] How do I clean or change the impeller on a Marineland/ Penguin power filter?
Some pet stores do carry them, but you want to make sure that you have the right one. You can also order them online form marine labs’ website. What model is the filter you are trying to repair? I know on the Emperor filters, the impeller is in a case that you pull out, then remove the bottom where the impeller sits. The bottom is like a shroud that holds the end of the impeller where the blades are and the rubber end piece sits in a “cap” that is attached to the case. The magnetic end sticks out and fits into the hollow part where the motor is. In other models and other brands of filters, you might have to remove the motor, which twists off. It should be pretty straight forward.
Eric
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From: AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dora Smith Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:45 PM To: AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com Subject: [AquaticLife] How do I clean or change the impeller on a Marineland/ Penguin power filter?
My power filter finally gave up for good; got another one temporarily to get it going. Petsmart doesn’t have impellers.
Now to fix the impeller on the old one. I notice that the instructions say to clean the impeller every month. I also notice that all over the web people are saying Marineland staff told them to clean the impeller.
Someone on one of these lists told me to put grease on the impeller tube.
I think most likely the impeller needs changing.
Instructions don’t say how to get at the impeller, how to remove it, nor how to install it. Google isn’t turning up such instructions either.
Tried calling Marineland (United Pet Group); it’s “”after hours”".
Yours, Dora Smith Austin, TX tiggernut24@ yahoo.com
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