Dart Very Loud

[runningstix]

Has anyone had an experience where there dart pump runs perfect then one day sounds like a garbage disposal?

It still appears to be operating correctly just very loud, with a high pitch metal grinding like sound.

I have had mine hooked up for just over a week when the noise started, was previously silent.

Also are these normally pretty hot to the touch? I hadnt ever touched it til it was sounding horrible where I noticed it was very hot.

Any suggestions.

 

[ozkrogh]

My Dart has never been anything but dead silent. If you're having grinding sounds then something is definitely wrong... I'd give the folks at Reeflo a call. My initial Dart had a problem with the seals out of the box and the folks at Reeflo were outstanding to work with.

<edit> Oh yeah... forgot to add that they do get a bit warm to the touch even when running normally.

 

[JRaquatics]

What motor is on the pump? AO Smith or Baldor. The AO Smith motors do run hot and tend to be a tad loud. But a grinding noise is not good. Either a bearings went bad or your impeller is buried to the back of the volute. If it is still under warranty I would call Reeflo and have them handle it.

 

[runningstix]

Its the one that was just phased out. I got it straight from reeflo on their model discount sale.

Was brand new to me. I have had the pump for maybe three months. Been in use for a week. Others have said to check if a snail got in the intake.

I will have to check that then call reeflo.

 

[backej1]

I own and run 3 Darts on my 450 gallon tank. I've had issues with 2 of them - one the seals were bad and one Reeflo had to replace (both starting making noise when the issues started).

Call Reeflo, they are absolutely great to work with (and fast).