Super Reef Octopus Skimmer Loud Motor Hum

[smallreef]

Anyone else experience this with Super Reef Octopus using the HY-1000 bubble blaster?

Every time I turn on the skimmer after around 30 seconds it starts a loud hum noise / vibration. I can here throughout my apartment. Been using this skimmer for a couple of months the loud noise is driving me crazy.


See video below, noise starts to come in around the 30 second mark. Always wanted a reef octopus skimmer, now regretting the purchase.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/fgj5xagspfz1if7/IMG_6787.MOV?dl=0

 

[smallreef]

another video, turning skimmer on and off, after around 15 seconds the sound getting worse and worse

https://www.dropbox.com/s/1aouw37nyp...20off.MOV?dl=0

 

[ericp351]

Have you tried cleaning the pump? I have had them get loud when they needed a good cleaning.

 

[smallreef]

yes I've cleaned the pump. The impeller is perfect and inside pump clean. Nothing makes it go away.

 

[jamie1981]

Are you sure the noise is coming from the pump. Have you tried to put your hand on the cup lid to see if it is vibrating making the noise? I have seen this.

 

[smallreef]

yes I've tried putting my hand on the cup lid as well as taking the cup off the skimmer, it doesn't change the loud noise.