Help with loud pump

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  1. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    Ok so i have 2 seio m1100 pumps hooked up to a seio wave maker the only problem is that when the pumps switch over frow low to high flow the pumps make this loud ratling noise it sounds like the blade is hitting the inner casing. I have taken them apart and put them back togther several time it fixes it for a short time then it starts up again. what are my options for fixing this problem?
     
    Newreef15, Jun 2, 2011
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  2. bvb-etf-luva

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    if you dont maintain your pumps on a regular basis some stuff can get caught in there causing the impeller to break or be damaged, its good to routinely take the impeller out and wash it off and every 4-5 months to replace it.
     
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  3. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    well i have bought them use and have had them for at least 10 months looks like i will be ordering some new blades
     
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    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    ok so i order 2 new assembles i sould be getting them with in 4 day i will let u know if it fixed the problem
     
    Newreef15, Jun 3, 2011
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