Aeration Trouble Shooting Choose product line you wish to troubleshoot Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Product InformationProduct TypeAir PumpLake AerationLake Aeration TypeLake Aeration KitsRocking Piston CompressorsPiston Compressors In CabinetsLake Aeration Kit VariationsChoose OptionMEA Lake Pro 1 KitMEA Lake Pro 1C KitMEA Lake Pro 2 KitMEA Lake Pro 2C KitMEA Lake Pro 3 KitMEA Lake Pro 3C KitMEA Lake Pro 4 KitMEA Lake Pro 4C KitRocking Piston Compressor VariationsChoose OptionMPC-60AMPC-60CMPC-120AMPC-120CMPC-200AMPC-200CPiston Compressors in Cabinet VariationsChoose OptionMPC-60C1MPC-120C1MPC-200C1Air Pump VariationChoose OptionMEA Pro Mini 2000Matala 25LMatala 25LPMatala 40LPMatala 40LMatala 60LMatala 80LHMatala 100LMatala 120LHMatala 150LMatala 200LMatala 250LHow old is your pump?Choose OptionBrand NewLess than a year old1-2 Years old3+ Years oldIt could be the safety switch! Sometimes in processing and shipment the safety switch can get turned and cause the pump to never turn on. Follow these steps to quickly get things back and running: If you plug power cable but Air Pump do not turn-on: Please open the Pump housing (Please see operation manual page 5 Process 1~5) and check the parts 8 (Security Stopper). If the Security Stopper the Triangle symbol like (picture A) is wrong. That is because the shipment or people who movement the air pump in wrong way. Please use the screw driver or coin turn the Triangle symbol like (picture B). Put the Air pump cover back then plug in the power cable turn on Picture A: Picture B: While inside the pump please also check the internal hosing of the pump. Sometimes the air tubes inside the motor will pop off if the pump was dropped during shipping. The hoses just push on by hand. Did you know?? There is a limit to how much hosing you should use on your air pump, make sure you are using the right hose sizing and amounts for your setup! Air Pump Size Single Outlet Hose 2 Way Valve Manifold3 Way Valve Manifold4 Way Valve Manifold HAKKO 25L or 25LP 32 lpm / 1.1 cfm (5/8" Outlet) 3/8" or larger / pipe length less than 30 ft.3/8" / pipe length less than 50 ft. / pipe length less than 50 ft.- HAKKO 40L or 40LP 70 lpm / 2.5 cfm (5/8" Outlet) 3/8" or larger / pipe length less than 30 ft.3/8" / pipe length less than 50 ft. / pipe length less than 50 ft.3/8" / pipe length less than 50 ft. HAKKO 60L 82 lpm / 2.9 cfm (5/8" Outlet) 1/2" or larger / pipe length less than 50 ft.3/8" / pipe length less than 50 ft. / pipe length less than 50 ft.3/8" / pipe length less than 50 ft. HAKKO 80LH 100 lpm / 3.5 cfm (5/8" Outlet) 5/8" or larger / pipe length less than 50 ft.1/2" / pipe length less than 50 ft. / pipe length less than 50 ft.3/8" / pipe length less than 50 ft. HAKKO 100L 119 lpm / 4.2 cfm (5/8" Outlet) 1" or larger / pipe length less than 50 ft.1/2" / pipe length less than 50 ft. / pipe length less than 50 ft.3/8" / pipe length less than 50 ft. HAKKO 120L 137 lpm / 4.8 cfm (1" Outlet) 1" or larger / pipe length less than 50 ft.1/2" / pipe length less than 50 ft. / pipe length less than 50 ft.3/8" / pipe length less than 50 ft. HAKKO 150L 220 lpm / 7.8 cfm (1" Outlet) 1" or larger / pipe length less than 50 ft.5/8" / pipe length less than 50 ft. / pipe length less than 50 ft.1/2" / pipe length less than 50 ft. HAKKO 200L 335 lpm / 11.8 cfm (1" Outlet) 1" or larger / pipe length less than 50 ft.5/8" / pipe length less than 50 ft. / pipe length less than 50 ft.1/2" / pipe length less than 50 ft. HAKKO 250L 440 lpm / 13.2 cfm (1" Outlet) 1" or larger / pipe length less than 50 ft.5/8" / pipe length less than 50 ft. / pipe length less than 50 ft.1/2" / pipe length less than 50 ft. You could actually be using the wrong diffuser set up as well! Take a look at our recommended Matala diffuser set up for each sized pump Diffuser ModelMD-5WMD-7WMTD-300WMTD-600MTD-3009" AIR DISC2 x 9" AIR DISC12" AIR DISC lpm / cfm8-35 / 0.3-1.2 15-65 / 0.5-2.340-100 / 1.4-3.5 40-160 / 1.4-5.7 40-100 / 1.4-3.525-120 / 0.9-4.250-240 / 1.8-8.480-200 / 2.8-7.0 HAKKO 25L or 25LP 11n/an/an/a1-- HAKKO 40L or 40LP 211n/a11-- HAKKO 60L2 to 321111 to 21- HAKKO 80LH 3 to 52 to 3 2121 to 211 HAKKO 100L4 to 62 to 32122 to 31 to 21 to 2 HAKKO 120L -2 to 42 to 31 to 22 to 32 to 31 to 21 to 2 If your pump running after several days or several weeks then stop: Please open the air pump housing (Please see operation manual page 5 Process 1~5) and check the parts 13 (Actuating Arm) If you see the Actuating Arm position already shift (please see the picture A) not in the middle of Electromagnet (Please see operation manual page 5 Part 7) then please use screwdriver to move the Actuating Arm back to the normal position(Please see the picture B). Picture A: Picture B: Often times the diaphragm within the pump needs to simply be replaced. Installing these easy to replace diaphragm kits can get you back on track! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tfw23MImaDU Shop MEA Pro Mini 2000 Diaphram Set Often times the diaphragm within the pump needs to simply be replaced. Installing these easy to replace diaphragm kits can get you back on track! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y02CVBq93wg Shop Diaphragm Kits Often times the diaphragm within the pump needs to simply be replaced. Installing these easy to replace diaphragm kits can get you back on track! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNZl2JZj9xA Shop Diaphragm Kits Often times the diaphragm within the pump needs to simply be replaced. Installing these easy to replace diaphragm kits can get you back on track! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KTOrbwwTjw&t Shop Diaphragm Kits Often times the diaphragm within the pump needs to simply be replaced. Installing these easy to replace diaphragm kits can get you back on track! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYA85LfV6gk Shop Diaphragm Kits Try some troubleshooting for your issue! Air Pump Troubleshooting Guide Check out Replacement Parts Data Catalog Instructions Manual Proper Hose Size and Lengths MPC-60A Exploded View MPC-120A Exploded View MPC-200A Exploded View Cooling Fan Data Head Cover Replacement [wpcode id="6096"]Submit
