Aquaclear powerheads

MikeP · #1 08-20-2006, 08:35 PM

I just bought an aquaclear 30 for my 30 gal tank. The instructions were terrible but I have it working now. I was wondering if any knows if I can fully submerge it? I have it hanging off the back now with the top out of the water. But I would rather have it all the way under.

Thanks

Beverly · #2 08-20-2006, 10:38 PM

AC powerheads come with a suction cups attachment. Whenever I've used them, the powerheads never stay in place

That being said, I pretty much only use the 70s (or 802s as they used to be called).

I like my powerheads up high to give better surface movement and air exchange, so hanging them off the back of the tank suits me better anyway.

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #3 08-20-2006, 11:18 PM

I can't stand Hagen powerheads. I think that MaxiJets are way better, & more compact at a reasonable price.

Anthony

MikeP · #4 08-21-2006, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beverly

AC powerheads come with a suction cups attachment. Whenever I've used them, the powerheads never stay in place

That being said, I pretty much only use the 70s (or 802s as they used to be called).

I like my powerheads up high to give better surface movement and air exchange, so hanging them off the back of the tank suits me better anyway.

I'd rather have it near the top aswell. I could hang it off the back and still have it near the top and just barely underwater. So can this powerhead go all the way under?

jvision · #5 08-21-2006, 03:21 AM

I fully submerge all of my powerheads - regardless of the brand. They're still going after several years.

Sebae · #6 08-21-2006, 05:49 AM

When I bought one a couple years ago it had a water level sticker on it and said do not submerge .

Beverly · #7 08-21-2006, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaHorse_Fanatic

I can't stand Hagen powerheads. I think that MaxiJets are way better, & more compact at a reasonable price.

I have an RBTA and a GBTA in the 120g that I use Hagen powerheads. I use modified Quickfilter attachments and fill it with foam. This performs two functions - 1) prevents the BTAs from becoming stuck in the intakes, 2) provides me with mechanical filtration with the foams which are thoroughly cleaned weekly during water changes.

cav~firez22 · #8 08-21-2006, 03:44 PM

I have an aquaclear 30 & 70, Both are completey submerged. The AC30 is in the rocks somewhere.. so Yes you can submerge it. the electrical components are sealed with epoxy. An answer to your question.

MikeP · #9 08-21-2006, 04:31 PM

Thank you, I just wasn't 100% sure and like I said above, the instructions sucked.

albert_dao · #10 08-22-2006, 05:49 PM

You're not suppose to because it doesn't meet CSA standards to be submerged. Everyone does though, because, quite frankly, the entire motor casing is a solid block of water-tight epoxy.

Personally, I find that traditional flow powerheads are a waste of money unless you're trying to do a non-flow related app. (eg. kalk mixer).