Evolution slap/click noise fix..17 cents

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by lillys Grandad, Mar 4, 2012.

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  1. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    My new evo's are not having this prob at all with the hydor wave maker.
    there was a slight click on day 1 but absolutely none by day 2.

    But grandpa's fix looks great for those that are having the issues.
     
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  3. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    This a great diy fix. Thanks for your time and effort.
     
  4. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    ..I have a 1050 that's doing that :confused:...I'm working on a thinner one...trying to buy it made thinner...no bueno ..me/razor :pLOL
    .. but I think it(thickness) is relative to the conductivity? ...your issue now has it fairly clear to me...I wonder extending the stops would do the trick? my 1200 is fine..stronger motor perhaps?:-/ stay tuned...
     
  5. Moxtrain

    Moxtrain Peppermint Shrimp

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    a little bit of artful shaving\sanding should give me enough play for the shaft to engage the reverse stops. Hopefully...
     
  6. Moxtrain

    Moxtrain Peppermint Shrimp

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    was also thinking about what would happen if you tossed a ball bearing behind the shaft to bring it forward somewhat
     
  7. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    ...like the size of a BB, maybe huh...how are you shaving it...sandpaper?..my fat azz fingers wont let me...wish I had a little vise (besides beer) LOL8)
     
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  9. Moxtrain

    Moxtrain Peppermint Shrimp

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    Yeah i've been sticking the washer to some duct tape and pulling it back and forth over the sanding block. I think next time I go wander the hardware store i'll grab a bunch of bearings. As far as our little vice problem....well, a wise man once told me that there's food value in beer but there's no beer value in food so the choice is pretty easy.
     
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  10. Steve34

    Steve34 Feather Star

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    Any man that enjoys shiner has to be ok.

    Nice video, not a problem I have, but I always enjoy good how-to vids.
     
  11. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    ahhh Shiner...you noticed...My daughter lives in Texas..or I would have never heard of it...
    I LIKE-EE !! LOL :) 8)