LifeGuard Quiet One - Aquarium Advice

PrettyFishies · 10-13-2003, 11:20 PM

I have a Quiet One pump as my main return pump. I have had it operated for 6 months now, no problems. Now, it overheats and shuts off for no apparent reason. Then comes on 20-30 minutes later. Annoying. Anyone have experience with this and ideas for a solution?

I Do have a ball valve on the return side to slow the flow, but it's only at about a 10 degree angle...

reefrunner69 · 10-13-2003, 11:33 PM

I remember they used to have problems with this several years ago, but I thought they resolved that issue. [acronym:5c9d9ccfbd="For what its worth"]FWIW[/acronym:5c9d9ccfbd], if the pump is actually overheating, something is causing it, most likely there is some sort of blockage in the intake. I would remove the pump and thoroughly clean it and the impellar assembly and see if that helps...if not, I would contact Rainbow Lifegard.

10-13-2003, 11:20 PM	#1
PrettyFishies Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 781 Images: 2	LifeGuard Quiet One I have a Quiet One pump as my main return pump. I have had it operated for 6 months now, no problems. Now, it overheats and shuts off for no apparent reason. Then comes on 20-30 minutes later. Annoying. Anyone have experience with this and ideas for a solution? I Do have a ball valve on the return side to slow the flow, but it's only at about a 10 degree angle... __________________ 55 gal Malawi (Mixed Mbunas) - In Progress 29gal Freshwater/Brackish 20gal Planted

10-13-2003, 11:33 PM	#2
reefrunner69 Aquarium Advice Freak Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cedar Key, FL Posts: 311 Images: 109	I remember they used to have problems with this several years ago, but I thought they resolved that issue. [acronym:5c9d9ccfbd="For what its worth"]FWIW[/acronym:5c9d9ccfbd], if the pump is actually overheating, something is causing it, most likely there is some sort of blockage in the intake. I would remove the pump and thoroughly clean it and the impellar assembly and see if that helps...if not, I would contact Rainbow Lifegard. __________________ Kevin Visit Nature Coast Photography Join the Central Florida Aquarists Regional forum or the Southeastern States Aquarists Regional Forum or the N. FL (North Florida Hobbyists) Regional Forum!

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