Holm_Tanks. Fish Fanatic Joined Nov 2, 2020 Messages 96 Reaction score 20 Location glyndon, Minnesota Jan 25, 2021 #1 Hob filter has been making this noise since I got it, I would like to stop it since it’s in my bedroom. It’s a topfin
Hob filter has been making this noise since I got it, I would like to stop it since it’s in my bedroom. It’s a topfin
Fishmanic TFF Contest Czar Staff member Global Moderator ⚒️ Tank of the Month 🏆 Joined Sep 23, 2013 Messages 12,746 Reaction score 13,570 Location Northeastern USA Jan 25, 2021 #2 If you are able, pull out the impeller and thorougly clean it. Perhaps some sand got into it. Otherwise , contact the company and see if they will replace it under warranty. That noise does sound excessive and not normal.
If you are able, pull out the impeller and thorougly clean it. Perhaps some sand got into it. Otherwise , contact the company and see if they will replace it under warranty. That noise does sound excessive and not normal.
OP OP Holm_Tanks. Fish Fanatic Joined Nov 2, 2020 Messages 96 Reaction score 20 Location glyndon, Minnesota Jan 25, 2021 #3 I’ve tried multiple times, sadly no improvement? . I can see if I can get a replacement
Colin_T Fish Guru Joined Jan 26, 2008 Messages 38,881 Reaction score 23,423 Location Perth, WA Jan 26, 2021 #4 sounds like a loose impellor. it might be missing a rubber grommet on the ends or just be a poor fit. see if the shop will swap it. they shouldn't make any noise like that.
sounds like a loose impellor. it might be missing a rubber grommet on the ends or just be a poor fit. see if the shop will swap it. they shouldn't make any noise like that.