Noisy MaxiJet 1200

Thanks everyone for the advice. I'll keep all this in mind next time I have
a noisy filter/powerhead.

Susan
"Pszemol" wrote in message
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"Joe" wrote in message
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Question - I have a MaxiJet 1200 Powerhead in my tank to create some
current for my fish. I have it unplugged though because it is rather
noisy - it makes an almost grinding noise; I think its the impeller or
something, and I'm not sure how to fix/clean it? Anyone have any
suggestions?

Here is a section in the document about clearing your power head:
http://www.cpraquatic.com/pdf/CY192.pdf

You have to h and Roy Tristan some credit. He does have a very large and
bold imagination or perhaps its a lot of help from all those voices
that he is hearing all the time in his inebriated head......

"Tristan" wrote in message
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Aqua Cloear hob filters have a bad problem of being noisey right out
of the box anymore. Usually when a pump of an y kind makes a noise
especialy a AC its due to noise and a leaking air inlet water tube
etc. But it seems in their haste to put out filters and pumps they are
skipping a step and that is cleaning off the mold flash from the
injection moded parts.

Seek help for your obsession with my Aunt you idiotic asshole.......

"Tristan" wrote in message
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Well it certainly should not make ANY audible noise your going to hear
outside the tank........There may be something in and around the
impeller / magnet making noise. Easy enough to pull apart and check.
Just make sure the impeller cavity is cleanand free od debri and also
the impeller / magnet assembly, and that the rubber bushings on the
ends of the impeller shaft are in place...and not crushed or busted.
There shuld be a rubber bushing on each end of the stainless steel
shaft.

On 13 Jan 2007 19:31:29 -0800, "Joe" wrote:

Question - I have a MaxiJet 1200 Powerhead in my tank to create some
current for my fish. I have it unplugged though because it is rather
noisy - it makes an almost grinding noise; I think its the impeller or
something, and I'm not sure how to fix/clean it? Anyone have any
suggestions?

Also, does anyone know whether a noise like that in the tank is bad
for
the fish - it drives me nuts, so I'm assuming it drives them nuts too?
Any thoughts would be nice.

Finally, what's with the taunting messages on this listserv?



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I forgot more about ponds and koi than I'll ever know!

* Joe wrote, On 1/13/2007 9:31 PM:
Question - I have a MaxiJet 1200 Powerhead in my tank to create some
current for my fish. I have it unplugged though because it is rather
noisy - it makes an almost grinding noise; I think its the impeller or
something, and I'm not sure how to fix/clean it? Anyone have any
suggestions?

Take it apart. The little propeller thing pulls out and has a magnet on the
end. If dirt gets in there, it can make a nasty noise. Use a thin little
bottle brush to clean it out. Do not use soap, etc. I know, that is obvious,
but you never know...so don't be insulted. I had a friend who put a soapy
sponge in her freshwater tank to clean the glass. Duh. She cried when the fish
died.

Also, does anyone know whether a noise like that in the tank is bad for
the fish - it drives me nuts, so I'm assuming it drives them nuts too?
Any thoughts would be nice.

I bet it does.

Finally, what's with the taunting messages on this listserv?

Ignore them. Just sad, lonely rude people looking for attention.

Cindy

"Cindy" wrote in message news
* Joe wrote, On 1/13/2007 9:31 PM:
Question - I have a MaxiJet 1200 Powerhead in my tank to create some
current for my fish. I have it unplugged though because it is rather
noisy - it makes an almost grinding noise; I think its the impeller or
something, and I'm not sure how to fix/clean it? Anyone have any
suggestions?

Take it apart. The little propeller thing pulls out and has a magnet on the end. If dirt gets in there, it can make a nasty
noise. Use a thin little bottle brush to clean it out. Do not use soap, etc. I know, that is obvious, but you never know...so
don't be insulted. I had a friend who put a soapy sponge in her freshwater tank to clean the glass. Duh. She cried when the
fish died.

Also, does anyone know whether a noise like that in the tank is bad for
the fish - it drives me nuts, so I'm assuming it drives them nuts too?
Any thoughts would be nice.

I bet it does.

Finally, what's with the taunting messages on this listserv?

Ignore them. Just sad, lonely rude people looking for attention.

Cindy


You're exactly right. Mine developed a bad noise, and all it took
was a good cleaning with a brush to fix it. That goes for noisy
powerheads too.

"Rudolph" wrote in message ...

"Cindy" wrote in message news
* Joe wrote, On 1/13/2007 9:31 PM:
Question - I have a MaxiJet 1200 Powerhead in my tank to create some
current for my fish. I have it unplugged though because it is rather
noisy - it makes an almost grinding noise; I think its the impeller or
something, and I'm not sure how to fix/clean it? Anyone have any
suggestions?

Take it apart. The little propeller thing pulls out and has a magnet on the end. If dirt gets in there, it can make a nasty
noise. Use a thin little bottle brush to clean it out. Do not use soap, etc. I know, that is obvious, but you never know...so
don't be insulted. I had a friend who put a soapy sponge in her freshwater tank to clean the glass. Duh. She cried when the
fish died.

Also, does anyone know whether a noise like that in the tank is bad for
the fish - it drives me nuts, so I'm assuming it drives them nuts too?
Any thoughts would be nice.

I bet it does.

Finally, what's with the taunting messages on this listserv?

Ignore them. Just sad, lonely rude people looking for attention.

Cindy


You're exactly right. Mine developed a bad noise, and all it took
was a good cleaning with a brush to fix it. That goes for noisy
powerheads too.


Make sure you use the brush between the impellar teeth too.