Hi Everyone, First Post ever on the site, been reading for ages, thought it might be time to join in.
Anyway my issue,
I bought a new Fluval 406 Canister yesterday, which is being advertised as "Whisper Quiet" That says to me that I should not be able to hear it outside of the cabinet, or accross the room, or in another room? But I can..
I have had various canisters from Ehiem, Tetra Tec, All Pond Solutions (Very good). Which all have a soothing hum, but the Fluval is oddly loud?
I have never had a Fluval before so if anyone has one in particular the 406 I would appriciate your experiences with these canisters. I plan on exchanging it for another tomorrow morning, so I will let you know how I get on with that.
Things I have checked :
Air locks - I am certain I have cleared all the air from filter. Tipping it and shaking it out. No more bubbles at all coming out.
Impeller - I have taken out the impleller looked for damage, it seems okay except for what look like scratches on the plastic ends. No damage to the magnet part though. 2 small white "chips" fell out of it, But I have no idea where they came from. These are my main suspects for the scratches and issues.
Ceramic Shaft - took this out, looks un damaged, seems to to be the right length. The rubber gromit is not attached to the shaft but seems to be stuck inside the chamber? Is this right or should the shaft have the rubber gromit on it?
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks all
Warren
Anyway my issue,
I bought a new Fluval 406 Canister yesterday, which is being advertised as "Whisper Quiet" That says to me that I should not be able to hear it outside of the cabinet, or accross the room, or in another room? But I can..
I have had various canisters from Ehiem, Tetra Tec, All Pond Solutions (Very good). Which all have a soothing hum, but the Fluval is oddly loud?
I have never had a Fluval before so if anyone has one in particular the 406 I would appriciate your experiences with these canisters. I plan on exchanging it for another tomorrow morning, so I will let you know how I get on with that.
Things I have checked :
Air locks - I am certain I have cleared all the air from filter. Tipping it and shaking it out. No more bubbles at all coming out.
Impeller - I have taken out the impleller looked for damage, it seems okay except for what look like scratches on the plastic ends. No damage to the magnet part though. 2 small white "chips" fell out of it, But I have no idea where they came from. These are my main suspects for the scratches and issues.
Ceramic Shaft - took this out, looks un damaged, seems to to be the right length. The rubber gromit is not attached to the shaft but seems to be stuck inside the chamber? Is this right or should the shaft have the rubber gromit on it?
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks all
Warren