Will this pump break in or is something wrong with it?

Timbo13

Active Member
View Badges
Joined
Oct 7, 2020
Messages
187
Reaction score
148
Location
Tokyo
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Hi all,

I'm in the process of cycling my reefer nano. I've put an Eheim compactON 2100 return pump in it. I gave it about 2 weeks to break in but is still really noisy. It's not touching anything in the sump and has a silicone matt under it. I thought it would quieten down with time but hasn't. I've attached a video of it running (skimmer off) and you can really hear the rattling sound. I've taken it apart and checked the impeller etc, everything looks fine. Should I send it back?
Thanks for your time if you had a look.
 

Attachments

  • IMG_1452 2.MOV
    26.9 MB

Pistondog

5000 Club Member
View Badges
Joined
Jun 28, 2020
Messages
5,333
Reaction score
9,467
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Hi all,

I'm in the process of cycling my reefer nano. I've put an Eheim compactON 2100 return pump in it. I gave it about 2 weeks to break in but is still really noisy. It's not touching anything in the sump and has a silicone matt under it. I thought it would quieten down with time but hasn't. I've attached a video of it running (skimmer off) and you can really hear the rattling sound. I've taken it apart and checked the impeller etc, everything looks fine. Should I send it back?
Thanks for your time if you had a look.
Send it back, doesn't sound right.
 

vetteguy53081

Well known Member and monster tank lover
View Badges
Joined
Aug 11, 2013
Messages
92,229
Reaction score
203,937
Location
Wisconsin -
Rating - 100%
14   0   0
Pumps genera;;y dont require a break in and therefore sounds like its' faulty
 

Looking back to your reefing roots: Did you start with Instant Ocean salt?

  • I started with Instant Ocean salt.

    Votes: 202 70.9%
  • I did not start with Instant Ocean salt, but I have used it at some point.

    Votes: 21 7.4%
  • I did not start with Instant Ocean salt and have not used it.

    Votes: 54 18.9%
  • Other.

    Votes: 8 2.8%
Back
Top