Regular disassembly and cleaning of the water pump will extend its service life
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The water pump is the blood vessel of a fish tank (aquarium). In order to make this "blood vessel" work normally, the user must know how to maintain it, otherwise the "blood vessel" will stop due to carelessness. It will be a disaster for the fish tank (aquarium).
1. The water pump needs to be disassembled and cleaned regularly.
There are many pollutants in the aquarium, such as fish excrement, rotten aquatic plants, and residual concentrates, which may be sucked into the water pump. Due to the angle of internal rotation of the water pump and the characteristics of debris, a small part will remain in the pump, and debris is most likely to be trapped between the turbocharger chamber and the rotor stator. This kind of dirt will reduce the water output of the water pump, increase the operating temperature, and increase the noise.
Therefore, the aquarium pump store recommends that users clean the water pump once a month, open the protective cover of the water pump, remove the turbocharger, motor rotor and shaft, and thoroughly clean the inside of the water pump. Use a discarded soft-bristled toothbrush to clean the surface or blind spots. When cleaning, be sure to pay special attention to small internal parts. Losing them will be troublesome.
2. The water pump should not be installed too close to the sand area.
Some people like to install the water pump close to the bottom of the fish tank, thinking that the dirt will be pumped out completely, which is actually worthless. As long as the water pump is circulating, the dirt will be pumped into the filter along with the flowing water. middle. Installing the water pump too low is likely to suck the gravel at the bottom of the aquarium into the water pump. The sand and gravel will significantly affect the service life of the water pump along with the operation of the water pump.
Moreover, do not let the water pump drain outlet point towards an obstruction that is too close, and do not intentionally block the drain outlet or partially block it. This behavior will shorten the service life of the water pump.
3. Pay attention to the cable of the water pump
The cable commonly used in water pumps is also very important, because it spends half of its time soaked in water or even salt water. Long-term immersion will cause the cable to become stiff or even damaged. In about 5-7 years, the cables on the water pump can be replaced, and new cables need to be replaced.
Summarize:
If you want the water pump to last a long time and remain very powerful, you must take good care of it, otherwise the expensive water pump will not last long.
1. The water pump needs to be disassembled and cleaned regularly.
There are many pollutants in the aquarium, such as fish excrement, rotten aquatic plants, and residual concentrates, which may be sucked into the water pump. Due to the angle of internal rotation of the water pump and the characteristics of debris, a small part will remain in the pump, and debris is most likely to be trapped between the turbocharger chamber and the rotor stator. This kind of dirt will reduce the water output of the water pump, increase the operating temperature, and increase the noise.
Therefore, the aquarium pump store recommends that users clean the water pump once a month, open the protective cover of the water pump, remove the turbocharger, motor rotor and shaft, and thoroughly clean the inside of the water pump. Use a discarded soft-bristled toothbrush to clean the surface or blind spots. When cleaning, be sure to pay special attention to small internal parts. Losing them will be troublesome.
2. The water pump should not be installed too close to the sand area.
Some people like to install the water pump close to the bottom of the fish tank, thinking that the dirt will be pumped out completely, which is actually worthless. As long as the water pump is circulating, the dirt will be pumped into the filter along with the flowing water. middle. Installing the water pump too low is likely to suck the gravel at the bottom of the aquarium into the water pump. The sand and gravel will significantly affect the service life of the water pump along with the operation of the water pump.
Moreover, do not let the water pump drain outlet point towards an obstruction that is too close, and do not intentionally block the drain outlet or partially block it. This behavior will shorten the service life of the water pump.
3. Pay attention to the cable of the water pump
The cable commonly used in water pumps is also very important, because it spends half of its time soaked in water or even salt water. Long-term immersion will cause the cable to become stiff or even damaged. In about 5-7 years, the cables on the water pump can be replaced, and new cables need to be replaced.
Summarize:
If you want the water pump to last a long time and remain very powerful, you must take good care of it, otherwise the expensive water pump will not last long.