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slosoaks · 03-07-2010, 08:25 PM

I have a tunze on the 100 and the pump hum is very noticable. Any suggestions for quieting it ? Thanks

ichthyman · 03-08-2010, 06:41 AM

Is this a new pump or one that has been in service for awhile?

slosoaks · 03-10-2010, 09:39 AM

It has been in service for less than a year. The pump was cleaned and soaked recently less than six weeks ago. The skimmer was in a basement sump but has been moved into a living area sump. I can't remember if the hum was present when the skimmer was in the basement since it wasn't a spouse issue then. Thanks Mike

ichthyman · 03-10-2010, 09:46 PM

I would break the pump down into all of it's components and clean each piece individually. An overnight soak in vinegar and the a through scrubbing with a stiff brush. Make sure to remove and clean the bushings from the volute cover and the impeller socket.

Flipside · 03-15-2010, 09:18 PM

Hi!

d2mini actually led me here from watching his build on our local club's forum. I have to say, I'm pretty interested in the 400 model. I have a DIY Red Dragon skimmer, but I'm looking to use it on something else and get one of these.

I was just wondering what the footprint of the skimmer was, including the Askoll? I need to see if I have to rebuild my sump.

Thanks!

ichthyman · 03-15-2010, 09:46 PM

Footprint with pump is 15" x 13".

slosoaks · 03-26-2010, 06:03 AM

I took the whole pump apart soaked everything and there is still a noticeable hum. I have trouble lining up the impeller, sits slightly crooked. Is it possible that the bushings or even the impeller need to be replaced ? The pump is less than a year old. Also do you sell the bushings and impellers?

ichthyman · 03-26-2010, 10:37 AM

Possibly. Please check your PMs.

03-08-2010, 06:41 AM	#12
ichthyman dreamer of dreams Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oldsmar, FL Posts: 350	Is this a new pump or one that has been in service for awhile? __________________ John Reiter - owner FISH and other ICHTHY stuff & i-Tech “Because I'm hard you will not like me, but the more you hate me the more you will learn!” – Gunnery Sgt. Hartman

03-10-2010, 09:46 PM	#14
ichthyman dreamer of dreams Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oldsmar, FL Posts: 350	I would break the pump down into all of it's components and clean each piece individually. An overnight soak in vinegar and the a through scrubbing with a stiff brush. Make sure to remove and clean the bushings from the volute cover and the impeller socket. __________________ John Reiter - owner FISH and other ICHTHY stuff & i-Tech “Because I'm hard you will not like me, but the more you hate me the more you will learn!” – Gunnery Sgt. Hartman

03-15-2010, 09:46 PM	#16
ichthyman dreamer of dreams Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oldsmar, FL Posts: 350	Footprint with pump is 15" x 13". __________________ John Reiter - owner FISH and other ICHTHY stuff & i-Tech “Because I'm hard you will not like me, but the more you hate me the more you will learn!” – Gunnery Sgt. Hartman

03-26-2010, 10:37 AM	#18
ichthyman dreamer of dreams Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oldsmar, FL Posts: 350	Possibly. Please check your PMs. __________________ John Reiter - owner FISH and other ICHTHY stuff & i-Tech “Because I'm hard you will not like me, but the more you hate me the more you will learn!” – Gunnery Sgt. Hartman

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03-07-2010, 08:25 PM	#11
slosoaks Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4	I have a tunze on the 100 and the pump hum is very noticable. Any suggestions for quieting it ? Thanks

03-10-2010, 09:39 AM	#13
slosoaks Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4	It has been in service for less than a year. The pump was cleaned and soaked recently less than six weeks ago. The skimmer was in a basement sump but has been moved into a living area sump. I can't remember if the hum was present when the skimmer was in the basement since it wasn't a spouse issue then. Thanks Mike

03-15-2010, 09:18 PM	#15
Flipside Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1	Hi! d2mini actually led me here from watching his build on our local club's forum. I have to say, I'm pretty interested in the 400 model. I have a DIY Red Dragon skimmer, but I'm looking to use it on something else and get one of these. I was just wondering what the footprint of the skimmer was, including the Askoll? I need to see if I have to rebuild my sump. Thanks!

03-26-2010, 06:03 AM	#17
slosoaks Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4	I took the whole pump apart soaked everything and there is still a noticeable hum. I have trouble lining up the impeller, sits slightly crooked. Is it possible that the bushings or even the impeller need to be replaced ? The pump is less than a year old. Also do you sell the bushings and impellers?