stream 6105 vibration

[legaultrm]

I just installed my stream 6105, and I'm getting a noise/vibration from it. I can hear the vibrations across the room. Are there any simple things that I can do to fix this.

Thanks,
Raimie

 

[Jar*Head]

Give it a week or two for the pump to break in then the noise will go away.

 

[rvitko]

It could be as Steve said but I would try the following.

Try running the pump in your hand, not in the magnet holder and see if it is noisy running while you hold it. In this way you can determine whether it is the magnet holder vibrating or the actual pump that is noisy. If it is quiet than check the magnet holder.

The magnet holder should have the rubber feet installed, if the glass is thinner than 1/2" you may need an additional rubber pad. Make sure the magnet holder does not have any blisters or defects, raised portions which may be directly touching the glass. I have seen a couple where their were small bubbles in the potting resin that touched the glass.

If it is the pump. Open the pump and check for any foreign objects, make sure the front cover is on straight. The noise reduces substantially over the first 2 weeks as the parts wear in and seat.

 

[MeuserReef]

I've had a 6105 pump on my 120 gallon for about a month and a half. When I first installed the pump, I was a little disappointed at how much vibration I could hear. 2 weeks later, the pump was considerably quieter. 44 days since opening the box... the pump is SILENT. I have my second 6105 on the way!

 

[legaultrm]

Good to know. Thanks

 

[Dejavu]

I had the same problem. They are dead silent now. give it a few weeks.