Anyone else have a noisy Via Aqua 1300 pump

[10" Red Devil]

My Via Aqua was fine for about 2 days and now it makes this horrible grinding noise that is very noticeable. I have had it for about 3 weeks.

 

[10" Red Devil]

Im thinking of returning it what should I get instead other then a Mag. The mags are just out of my budget right now. Would a Quiet One be a suitable replacement?

Thanks.

 

[10" Red Devil]

Would anyone see a problem with performing this mod on the Via Aqua?

http://www.wc101.com/guides/ViaAqua/

Thanks.

 

[reefD]

first check for cavitation. this stresses a pump.

 

[10" Red Devil]

Is there a link you can point me to that shows how to look for cavitation? Thanks.

 

[reefD]

not off hand. do a search. anyways first is pump submersed or in line?

 

[10" Red Devil]

Submersed. Not a premium member so I cannot search on here. Or did you mean google? Thanks.

 

[reefD]

ok is ther a flow valve on it to slow it down or just as is? clear loops too.

 

[reefD]

google will due

 

[racrumrine]

I agree with you. They are super loud. I bought an existing tank that had a Via Aqua in the Sump. When it burnt out, I bought another one. The new one is much louder than the old model.

Right now, I have mine sitting on a gladware container that has the lid on and is about 1/2 full of sand the rest water. It cut the noise way down.

Your modification link looks interesting. Before I'd try it, I'd want to have a back up pump. I'd hate to mess with the main pump on my tank without a backup.

Best of luck,

Roy

 

[10" Red Devil]

reefD,

No restriction valve.

Racrumrine or anybody,

What pump would you recommend as a backup that does roughly the same gallons per hour or less.

 

[10" Red Devil]

bump

 

[10" Red Devil]

bump

 

[10" Red Devil]

Well I tried resetting the impeller and tightening the zip tie holding the hose to the nipple on the pump and it has calmed down the noise by quite a bit. My roomate still complains that it is too noisy, so I have to go with something else. What would be a similar pump that would be quit a bit quieter.

Thanks.