my koralia powerhead making loud noise???

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by crystal, Mar 8, 2010.

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  1. crystal

    crystal Skunk Shrimp

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    im just setting up my tank.finally:)

    i have 2 koralia powerheads.model 2 & 3 but the model 2 when i attatch it to the tank it make a loud vibrating noise?
     
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  3. irr0001

    irr0001 Purple Tang

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    That's odd..I was expecting you to say that it chattered when you started it up. May be a dumb question but are you sure it's not leaning up against something? Is the cover on all the way?
     
  4. MoJoe

    MoJoe Dragon Wrasse

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    I have two #2 Koralias and I do notice one of them makes a bit of noise, which does get on my nerves at times. It's like a small buzzing noise.

    When I first got the pumps they were both silent, other than a very low hum that was hard to hear unless you were really listening for it. After clearning them out after 5 months of use, one of them started the buzzing.

    Make sure to take it apart and check out the impeller and housing, make sure the housing is on tight.

    gl!
     
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  5. crystal

    crystal Skunk Shrimp

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    i took it apart and made sure the casing was on tight and it just keeps making a really loud buzzing/vibrating sound.may have to get a new one as it is second hand.