Aquaclear Powerhead Quick Filter

[Mr. Gardener]

Yeah, I bought one. Looked like a neat quick cleaner upper. The
powerhead is an 802 or 70, they've changed numbers somewhere along the
way. Instructions and pictures are nearly worthless. When I finally
figured out how to put it together and which way to point the yellow
and green/red levers and plugged it in at the end of my 55, WHOOSH - a
full blown Tsunami and Category 5 hurricane - every plant in the tank
immediately hit the ground, praying and trembling. Debris was flying
in every direction. The suction at the intake didn't really seem very
strong, maybe the micron filter slowed it down? I tried everything I
could think of with the clear plastic hose, it just seemed to have the
effect of adding air to the water output. Am I doing something wrong
or did I just waste 40 bucks? Can anyone tell me where the colored
levers are supposed to be to run the quick filter and what I should be
doing with the little hose and is there anything to slow it down?
Right now I think this would be more appropriate for a swimming pool,
not a 55 gallon aquarium. I mean, hey, there are fish in there, flying
in circles like a scene from the wizard of Oz - only thing missing is
the witch and that cute little doggie.

I think it might be time for me to return my wife's credit card to her
side of the desk. I think she's thinking that too.

-- Mr Gardener

[Charles]

On Fri, 17 Feb 2006 15:36:12 -0500, Mr. Gardener
> wrote:

>Yeah, I bought one. Looked like a neat quick cleaner upper. The
>powerhead is an 802 or 70, they've changed numbers somewhere along the
>way. Instructions and pictures are nearly worthless. When I finally
>figured out how to put it together and which way to point the yellow
>and green/red levers and plugged it in at the end of my 55, WHOOSH - a
>full blown Tsunami and Category 5 hurricane - every plant in the tank
>immediately hit the ground, praying and trembling. Debris was flying
>in every direction. The suction at the intake didn't really seem very
>strong, maybe the micron filter slowed it down? I tried everything I
>could think of with the clear plastic hose, it just seemed to have the
>effect of adding air to the water output. Am I doing something wrong
>or did I just waste 40 bucks? Can anyone tell me where the colored
>levers are supposed to be to run the quick filter and what I should be
>doing with the little hose and is there anything to slow it down?
>Right now I think this would be more appropriate for a swimming pool,
>not a 55 gallon aquarium. I mean, hey, there are fish in there, flying
>in circles like a scene from the wizard of Oz - only thing missing is
>the witch and that cute little doggie.
>
>I think it might be time for me to return my wife's credit card to her
>side of the desk. I think she's thinking that too.
>
>-- Mr Gardener
The instructions I found d on line were of no help, but they suggest
you call them with questions.

US 1-800-72HAGEN

Canada 1-800-55HAGEN

UK 0977 556622

I've used a penguin 660 in a 55 gallon tank, that made lots of
current, the Hagen unit is over twice as strong.

It might be interesting to build a spray bar thing thing to spread the
flow across the width of the tank, it could be appropriate for those
fish that prefer a current.

[Charles]

On Fri, 17 Feb 2006 16:05:14 -0500, Mr. Gardener
> wrote:

>On Fri, 17 Feb 2006 20:56:09 GMT, Charles >
>wrote:
>
>>On Fri, 17 Feb 2006 15:36:12 -0500, Mr. Gardener
> wrote:
>>
>>>Yeah, I bought one. Looked like a neat quick cleaner upper. The
>>>powerhead is an 802 or 70, they've changed numbers somewhere along the
>>>way. Instructions and pictures are nearly worthless. When I finally
>>>figured out how to put it together and which way to point the yellow
>>>and green/red levers and plugged it in at the end of my 55, WHOOSH - a
>>>full blown Tsunami and Category 5 hurricane - every plant in the tank
>>>immediately hit the ground, praying and trembling. Debris was flying
>>>in every direction. The suction at the intake didn't really seem very
>>>strong, maybe the micron filter slowed it down? I tried everything I
>>>could think of with the clear plastic hose, it just seemed to have the
>>>effect of adding air to the water output. Am I doing something wrong
>>>or did I just waste 40 bucks? Can anyone tell me where the colored
>>>levers are supposed to be to run the quick filter and what I should be
>>>doing with the little hose and is there anything to slow it down?
>>>Right now I think this would be more appropriate for a swimming pool,
>>>not a 55 gallon aquarium. I mean, hey, there are fish in there, flying
>>>in circles like a scene from the wizard of Oz - only thing missing is
>>>the witch and that cute little doggie.
>>>
>>>I think it might be time for me to return my wife's credit card to her
>>>side of the desk. I think she's thinking that too.
>>>
>>>-- Mr Gardener
>>The instructions I found d on line were of no help, but they suggest
>>you call them with questions.
>>
>>US 1-800-72HAGEN
>>
>>Canada 1-800-55HAGEN
>>
>>UK 0977 556622
>>
>>I've used a penguin 660 in a 55 gallon tank, that made lots of
>>current, the Hagen unit is over twice as strong.
>>
>>It might be interesting to build a spray bar thing thing to spread the
>>flow across the width of the tank, it could be appropriate for those
>>fish that prefer a current.
>>
>I didn't buy it to add circulation, I bought it just for the Quick
>Filter add on. It looked like it might be a poor man's diatom filter -
>water polisher.
>
>-- Mr Gardener


Hot Magnum for that effect, with the micron filter, or the WalMart
knock-off if they have it. Forks well, imnsho

[NetMax]

"Charles" > wrote in message
...
> On Fri, 17 Feb 2006 16:05:14 -0500, Mr. Gardener
> > wrote:
>
>>On Fri, 17 Feb 2006 20:56:09 GMT, Charles >
>>wrote:
>>
>>>On Fri, 17 Feb 2006 15:36:12 -0500, Mr. Gardener
> wrote:
>>>
>>>>Yeah, I bought one. Looked like a neat quick cleaner upper. The
>>>>powerhead is an 802 or 70, they've changed numbers somewhere along
>>>>the
>>>>way. Instructions and pictures are nearly worthless. When I finally
>>>>figured out how to put it together and which way to point the yellow
>>>>and green/red levers and plugged it in at the end of my 55, WHOOSH -
>>>>a
>>>>full blown Tsunami and Category 5 hurricane - every plant in the tank
>>>>immediately hit the ground, praying and trembling. Debris was flying
>>>>in every direction. The suction at the intake didn't really seem very
>>>>strong, maybe the micron filter slowed it down? I tried everything I
>>>>could think of with the clear plastic hose, it just seemed to have
>>>>the
>>>>effect of adding air to the water output. Am I doing something wrong
>>>>or did I just waste 40 bucks? Can anyone tell me where the colored
>>>>levers are supposed to be to run the quick filter and what I should
>>>>be
>>>>doing with the little hose and is there anything to slow it down?
>>>>Right now I think this would be more appropriate for a swimming pool,
>>>>not a 55 gallon aquarium. I mean, hey, there are fish in there,
>>>>flying
>>>>in circles like a scene from the wizard of Oz - only thing missing is
>>>>the witch and that cute little doggie.
>>>>
>>>>I think it might be time for me to return my wife's credit card to
>>>>her
>>>>side of the desk. I think she's thinking that too.
>>>>
>>>>-- Mr Gardener
>>>The instructions I found d on line were of no help, but they suggest
>>>you call them with questions.
>>>
>>>US 1-800-72HAGEN
>>>
>>>Canada 1-800-55HAGEN
>>>
>>>UK 0977 556622
>>>
>>>I've used a penguin 660 in a 55 gallon tank, that made lots of
>>>current, the Hagen unit is over twice as strong.
>>>
>>>It might be interesting to build a spray bar thing thing to spread the
>>>flow across the width of the tank, it could be appropriate for those
>>>fish that prefer a current.
>>>
>>I didn't buy it to add circulation, I bought it just for the Quick
>>Filter add on. It looked like it might be a poor man's diatom filter -
>>water polisher.
>>
>>-- Mr Gardener
>
>
> Hot Magnum for that effect, with the micron filter, or the WalMart
> knock-off if they have it. Forks well, imnsho

*Works well* I think Charles meant (the W key was just out of his reach,
but he was going in the right direction). First of all, Mr.Gardener, you
might have missed your calling as a writer, thanks for the laugh.

My 802 powerhead is an antique (no signage, but I think it's an 802). If
it's of any help, there is a sliding plate on mine which cause 2 slots to
line up (full power) or not. This turns independently of the rotation of
the outlet. I've _also_ heard it has some water-polishing capabilities
(with the sponge filter.. but I just use mine for water moving projects).
The air line is strictly to feed air into a narrow section of the outlet.
The point right after the narrowing causes a low-pressure which draws air
in through the airline (if installed), but if you think Dorothy's dog is
spinning now ! ;~). You can add some baffles at the output (I've used
plastic Hornwort for this). If all else fails, point it directly at the
glass.

hope something useful for you in all that..
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