power head running reverse

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  1. jerseyreefer

    jerseyreefer Bristle Worm

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    I have two of the Hydor Koralia power heads in my tank and one of them is now running in reverse. I have tried unplugging and plugging it back in and it still runs in reverse. Is this something that can be repaired or is it toast?
     
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  2. Reeron

    Reeron Blue Ringed Angel

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  3. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Usually when this happens, it is the busing is messed up.
     
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  4. jerseyreefer

    jerseyreefer Bristle Worm

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    The bushing? I will need to check that.
     
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  5. Jake

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    This happens to my koralia's sometimes. It usually works after I unplug it/re plug it several times.
     
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    MajesticCoral Fire Worm

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    Is this a common fault with this brand,I know they sell some power heads that you can set in either normal or reverse flow
     
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  7. jerseyreefer

    jerseyreefer Bristle Worm

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    I took it apart tonight and cleaned it up. I didn't see a bushing. This could have been lost in a previous cleaning. I will check a replacement parts kit.
     
    jerseyreefer, Oct 17, 2011
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  8. AZDesertRat

    AZDesertRat Giant Squid

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    Are they the old Koralia K series or the newer Evolutions series? The Evos are covered under the warranty.
     
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  9. jerseyreefer

    jerseyreefer Bristle Worm

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    The old style is running fine. The problem is with the new one. I will check the lfs where I purchased it.
     
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    AZDesertRat Giant Squid

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    Contact Hydor Customer Service directly. There are many threads on here with the email address, a quick search will bring them up.
     
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