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Old 03-31-2008, 01:30 PM
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i just got 2 power heads from a buddy now are they suppose to vibrate like crazy if there brand new and how do u fix it?

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Old 03-31-2008, 03:50 PM
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try opening them up, remove the impeller and put it back in again. sometimes the propeller becomes imballanced and you get the noise.

I've found hagen powerheads get noisy after about a year for me
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Try tilting it up when it is vibrating to get the air out
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Old 04-01-2008, 02:50 PM
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well it fixed itself when i was at work mow my tank is super quite thank for the suggestions ill try those next time it happens
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