Oct 07, 2016
Carlos Rendon
wrote
I have a Reef Octopus CR-150 and im experiencing a humming/vibrating noise from the pump. I took apart the reactor to clean it and make sure there was no loose debris floating below making the noise. I rinsed out the pump made sure there was no loose debris inside there. Reconnected everything but it still is making that noise. Any suggestions?
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Oct 07, 2016
Carlos
agent
wrote
Did you pull out the impeller to make sure that there was no damage to the magnet or the magnet channel inside the pump?
Oct 07, 2016
Carlos Rendon
wrote
I did not, not sure how to do that. Didn't want to force the over and break it.
Oct 07, 2016
Carlos
agent
wrote
Yes, you will need to open it up and check. It is part of regular pump maintenance and should be done on a regular basis.
Oct 07, 2016
Carlos Rendon
wrote
ok but how do I remove the impeller, there is a cover that im not sure how to remove.
Oct 07, 2016
Carlos
agent
wrote
What is the model of the pump you are using?
Oct 07, 2016
Carlos Rendon
wrote
I cant recall I know its a reef octopus
Oct 07, 2016
Carlos
agent
wrote
Reef Octopus is the brand. If you can provide me with the model of the pump, I can give you instructions on how to take it apart.
Oct 09, 2016
Carlos Rendon
wrote
Looks like reactor pump is a reef octopus otp
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Oct 10, 2016
Carlos
agent
wrote
Here is a video on how to take the pump apart... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9pkliu4uCw
Oct 15, 2016
Carlos Rendon
wrote
Took apart the pump. Its not broken, shaft is in tack its still making that sound. My impeller is not like the one in the video its the older one just white propellers.
Oct 17, 2016
Carlos
agent
wrote
Please start a private ticket and make sure to include proof of purchase. One of the reps here will be able to help you more in depth.