noisy filters ... anyone have this happen ?

[pisan]

just got my tank filled and up and running . 2 brand new A.C 50s and both sound like they are vibrating . any clues ??

 

[flchamp89]

1. Is basket hitting lid
2. Motor dirty
3. Propeller damaged or not seated

Lube magnet on propeller

 

[mbkemp]

1. Is basket hitting lid
2. Motor dirty
3. Propeller damaged or not seated

Lube magnet on propeller

Definately one of these.

 

[pisan]

basket not hitting lid

motor is brand new and confirmed free of debris

propeller spins feely until it hits bump / keyway on shaft

lube with what that will not contaminate water ?

 

[mbkemp]

basket not hitting lid

motor is brand new and confirmed free of debris

propeller spins feely until it hits bump / keyway on shaft

lube with what that will not contaminate water ?

I use the same stuff I have for my canister gaskets. I think I found it at dr fosters smith. It could also be rattling on the tank. Mine is a little noisy at times. If it gets too loud I pop the lid off and that generally solves it

 

[pisan]

I have tried lubing with silicone grease but it seems that the heat of the motor is liquefying the grease going to try Vaseline next . have complaint into hagen will see if they stand behind these noisy S.O.Bs

 

[pisan]

so after complaining to Hagen they have agreed to send out 2 new impellers to see if that remedies the situation and if not they have agreed to swap out 2 motor / impeller combos . my thoughts are this seems like good customer service .. keeping fingers crossed