mechanical noise

[hockeydude15]

i have an older version of a Aqua Clear 200 that i bought at a yard sale. Everything is in its correct place and in good shape but it makes a loud noise and i have to press on the pin inside the moter to make it start.

 

[hockeydude15]

nevermind the "press on the pin part i just had the pin pulled out by accident although it still makes a loud noise.

 

[Endgame319]

Thats just the way they are, if you can't handle the noise you'll need to get a new filter.

 

[hockeydude15]

no i know what kind of noise they make i have two AC 500 filters.

THis is a loud clicking noise

 

[Endgame319]

There's probably a problem with the motor, and they dont make the motors for the old-models any more so its unfixable.

 

[fish_doc]

It could be a problem with the impeller. Try taking a razor to the magnet to scrape any rust off it. But use caution not to cut your fingers.

 

[hockeydude15]

there is no rust but there is some kind of residue

 

[fish_doc]

Give it a try and it it does not work you may need to replace the impellor.