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

[Timbo13]

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.

 

[Pistondog]

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.

 

[Timbo13]

Send it back, doesn't sound right.

Thanks. I didn’t think so

 

[vetteguy53081]

Pumps genera;;y dont require a break in and therefore sounds like its' faulty