uuggggghhhhhh... my 350 b just recently started making this annoying noise..i have checked online about this, and tried to just leave it alone.. it did stop..now it just came back again.. and this time it did not stop the whole day.. its now sitting unplugged.. is there a way to fix this? or is it time to buy a new one?
aquaticclarity
CCA Members
Sounds like it's time for a new impellar (they often wear or the hole they are in wears-or both). This causes the impellar to make some wonderful noises. The problem with getting a new impellar is the price tag. It's often as much as getting a whole new filter and with buying a whole new filter you get new filter pads too!
this is not a canister filter.. its a HOB..so i dont have a spray bar.. i think it is the impeller.. would look to get a new hob or a canister..
jonclark96
Past CCA President
Replace it with an Aquaclear. I have found them to be the best HOB on the market. You can usually find them for a reasonable price and replacement parts are easy to find.
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blkmjk
Members
If it makes noise the bearings for the impeller shaft are no good. Of you're going to buy a new filter. I will take that one and give you five bucks for it. I fix mine unconventionaly wrapping the impeller bearing ends with rubber tape cut to size it is not difficult to do but it is tedious.
Drew
NO GOOD DEED SHALL GO UNPUNISHED!
Drew
NO GOOD DEED SHALL GO UNPUNISHED!
i will think about your offer..thanks! i want to see if there are more suggestions..
Hawkman2000
Members
Teflon Tape worked for me very well. Wrap the rubber bushings with 2 layers at a time until the noise is gone.
I did get tired of this and got a Fluval C-4. Much happier with it. AquaClears are better as well.
I did get tired of this and got a Fluval C-4. Much happier with it. AquaClears are better as well.
thanks! looking to switch over to AC's and canisters..
