HOB filter stopped working

[matttimms49]

Turned my filter off to quickly tidy the tank area and it won't come back on.

I didn't dry run it and have since cleaned the impeller but it's still not working.

It was a aquaclear 20 I had a spare aquaclear 30 motor that I am using as a temp replacement. Is this a problem?

Cheers guys

[tanksalot360]

The AC20,30,50 and 70 motors are identical, the impeller fins are all that is different - so no problem there. Usually a cleaning of the motor well and impeller magnet fix it, if a kick start with a pencil doesn't motivate it, you'll want to replace the motor. I believe Hagen is now dealing parts directly from their website. I found a replacement motor online for 17.99 plus shipping.   

[lucius]

Can you feel the motor running if you just plug it in? 

Like tanksalot360 said, you can jump start it using something to poke it.  I raise the U tube and poke the impeller with a straw and it will start.  The straw is flimsy plastic so you don't have to worry about it damaging the impeller if you poke too much.