Why does no one here use Hydor powerhead?

[gotmesalty77]

I have 2 of the gen 3 that are brand new. One is 1350gph the other 2450gph. I use em for mixing salt and i am going to use them when I start a frag system I think they are great

 

[stanleo]

I have one and its great. I am waiting to see if my hubby got the expensive ones I REALLY want for Christmas and if he didn't I will get two more.

 

[gotmesalty77]

That being said I'm going to also get the controller they make as well for my envisioned frag system.

 

[cloak]

I've been using Koralia powerheads for years without any major problems. When people say Hydor though I always think of something else. On a side note; I'm a big fan of Aquaclear, but I guess Hagen/Marina is the same thing? No problems there either. GL.

 

[Jon Fishman]

Had/have them and they work great. Got Vortechs because long-term I wanted to go with a better look and no wires in tank.....

I use the old Koralias to mix salt etc

 

[Joesiv419]

I had two and both of them developed shorts and dumped voltage into my tanks. It was maybe ~16v. When the wave maker would kick the powerheads on and off everyone got a little jolt. For the record, wizzing on an electric fence when I was about 18 was a far more shocking experience. They wont get anymore of my money regardless. Just my experience!

I have the same issue. I have 3 Hydor power heads of various models, sizes, and ages (3-5 years). All three of them are contributing ~20VAC to ground. I recently discovered the issue when I was messing with my tank while not wearing shoes. Apparently, the carpet in my basement does not provide enough isolation to prevent me from receiving a nice shock. I usually wear shoes when working on the tank, so I hadn't gotten hit before this. I pulled out the DMM and measured ~60VAC to ground! I isolated the problem to the three Hydor power heads, with each contributing ~20VAC. Once they are unplugged, all is well and there is not a significant potential in the tank. The fact that all three of mine have failed makes me think it is a significant issue.

 

[Silly clownfish]

I used to have a couple, but also had the voltage leak problem someone else mentioned. Switched to Tunze. Made in Germany. About the same size and flow, a little more expensive, but not much. They have been more reliable for me.

 

[lapin]

I got some with a used tank. Used them in water change container until I got shocked. They went in the trash.

 

[Dancingmad]

I have the same issue. I have 3 Hydor power heads of various models, sizes, and ages (3-5 years). All three of them are contributing ~20VAC to ground. I recently discovered the issue when I was messing with my tank while not wearing shoes. Apparently, the carpet in my basement does not provide enough isolation to prevent me from receiving a nice shock. I usually wear shoes when working on the tank, so I hadn't gotten hit before this. I pulled out the DMM and measured ~60VAC to ground! I isolated the problem to the three Hydor power heads, with each contributing ~20VAC. Once they are unplugged, all is well and there is not a significant potential in the tank. The fact that all three of mine have failed makes me think it is a significant issue.

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