Max-Jet 1200

[mikeguerrero]

One of my powerheads started making a grinding noise, is it time to replace the impeller?

I've had them going for about 1 year without any problems; they are all plugged onto a Reefkeeper 2 which has soft start.

Any feedback would be great; I don't want to tear into the tank to pul it out until I have an idea what it might be.

Thanks,

MG

 

[drty811]

i would shut it off and check it out. if its something hard it can ruin the PH, worst case synario the casing breaks open and something leechs into your system.

 

[johnanddawn]

yep take it apart i had one once that the impeller came loose from the magnet - a little super glue in the right place and its been running ever since - if the "catch" is broken or the magnet cracked, however you may have to replace the impeller. you may be surprized though, sometimes all it takes to quiet them is a good cleaning and making sure the shaft, bushings, and output housing are seated well together.

 

[mikeguerrero]

Thanks for all your feedback, I figured it out. Air had gotten trapped inside the casing and wouldn't let it prime.

Once I tilted the powerhead it spit out all the air it had inside, it was a lot. So now it's working like new.

MG