Fluval SP6 Noise

[LJLKRL05]

I have had a Fluval SP6 return pump for about a year and a half. I cleaned it the other day and it seems louder than before. Does anyone have experience with these pumps and their noise levels? Thinking I will take it apart again to make sure things look right but there is not mych to it really.

 

[Mastiffsrule]

Hello,

Not sure if you tried to fix it or not. Like you mentioned, not really much to it.

It is a pain, but like you said- pull it and break it down and rebuild it. If Possible test run it in a large bucket or something first before putting back to be sure it is fixed unless, it is easy to access. My pump is a killer to get in and out. That’s why I never clean it :)

A few tricks to help reduce pump noise if you haven’t come across them. Silicone mat under the pump and if you have the pump hard lumber in. A piece of vinyl hose between the pump and pvc.