Impellor Bust?

[HendrixTheOscar]

Hi all. I bought a Cascade 1200 from a friend when i first set up my tank and he said he thought the impellor was what was making it noisy. If it is i desperately need a new one!!

There's an underlying hum, but then the really annoyingly noisy rattle over the top of it which means you can't sleep and makes it a pain to watch movies and tv.

Please let me know what you think and tell me where i can get one.

Thanks,

Pete

 

[Fire_an_Ice]

I had exactly the same problem with a filter bought brand new. I cured mine by taking the impeller out and making sure there was no play between the magnet, the shaft and the impeller blades...It stopped the rattle completely! Blissful silence...

Cheers and Beers

F&I

 

[bobf]

If this is an external filter try holding it upside down a minute or two while its running - may very well have an air lock, which is the usual reason for 'rattling' noises in most filters. Alternatively, give it a bit of a shake - you get the idea.

I have to this with mine after its been cleaned as inevitably the sponge element retains some air after it has been out of the canister.