Koralia 2

Ryan · #1 03-24-2009, 12:27 AM

I bought a couple K2's 2nd hand. I put them in the aquarium to get a little more flow and first they wouldnt turn on when I plugged them in. So I pulled one apart and put it back together and bingo that worked. But I dont think its putting out the 600GPH its supposed to. Infact its putting out way less than my Maxi-jets thats rated for 270GPH. Is there something I need to know about these to get them to run at full force?

parkinsn · #2 03-24-2009, 12:41 AM

I have issues with my Koralia's sometimes after i turn them off. Never had a issue out of the box though. I just poke the impeller with a stick while its plugged in and it goes every time. As for not getting the proper flow im not sure what to say other than, you are comparing a 1/2 outlet on your maxi-jet which is a concentrated stream to a more broad flow from the K2 (possibly the reason). If you really think there is a problem try to exchange it with your LFS for a new one. JMO

Pazil · #3 03-24-2009, 12:47 AM

Hi Ryan.. X2 The flow from the Maxijets are much more direct as opposed to the wide spread that you get from the Hydors.

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Originally Posted by parkinsn

As for not getting the proper flow im not sure what to say other than, you are comparing a 1/2 outlet on your maxi-jet which is a concentrated stream to a more broad flow from the K2 (possibly the reason). JMO

Cheers
Lawrence

Ryan · #4 03-24-2009, 02:09 PM

Maybe it is spread out but when I have the Maxijets on in the aquarium with the K2 on you really dont see a flow from the K2.

Maybe you guys are right because its so spread out you dont notice it. I will tinker with it a bit more and see what the outcome is.

digital-audiophile · #5 03-24-2009, 03:28 PM

When I ran koralias I liked them for the flow, but I foundI could not keep them running for more than 3 months before they died on me. Maybe just my bad luck.

Starry · #6 03-26-2009, 11:38 PM

try soaking them in vinager overnight