I replaced the cartridge and the pump worked for 2 winters but then I hear a rattling noise but the pump still functions. What causes the noise ?
1166188
I had the same noise on mine and found out it was the positioning of the pump that was the problem. I had the junction box part of the pump in the 12 o clock position with the pump horizontal. I turned the pump so the that box went to the 6 o clock position and the noise stopped and never came back. It could also be air in the system. Hope this helps. Dave
373158
I had one issue but I think it was my fault. We had a very cold night and I did not run the pump and everything froze. It automatically turned on the next morning and ran for 8 hours with no water flow. It melted the seal around the impeller. I replaced it about it 2 weeks ago for $20 and everything is fine again.
1212622
I've never had that noise when running the plasmawave. Maybe check with the manufacturer for advice or replacement parts would be effective
1591196
Your water tube is NOT far enough in the filter pump! Mine does the same thing after I clean it, makes a hell of a racket! Then I just 'bump' it down gently but firmly and the noise stops!! Just make sure that the wheel is set properly into the pump motor. That should resolve the noise problem!
647604
My best answer is that this device is a high volume pump and pumps make noises.... That is the best answer i can come up with.
510346
Sounds like what happened to me. I disassembled the pump with ease and one of the shafts was broken on the rotor. Easy to replace. Good luck.
1495921
I have found two solutions: 1) The buzzing gets loud when the water level is low. No idea why. Refill the chamber. 2) The pump has move itself against one of the chamber's walls. I used a ruler to slide the pump into the middle of the chamber so it does not touch any of the walls. Hope this works for you.
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Hey Zandersmom,One suggestion is to replace the impeller, sometimes debris from the water column will get in between the rubber and the socket that the impeller sits in and throws off the alignment. Mine used to make a loud rattling noise, it was very annoying. Once I replaced the impeller, all was quite again. If everything else is intact and there are no operational issues, my best guess, its the impeller. Hope this helps.TG
1452875
The air at the top of the new cartridge needs to be bled off. I just left my grease gun in a hot place (July sunshine) for a few minutes with the pump end up and loosened about 1 turn.
2227830
The heater is clicking on and off without resetting then you are most likely not getting consistent flow from the pump. You are probably close to needing a pump. After draining tub, remove old pump and check the internals for wear/damage and odd movement...I suspect the thumping noise is the side to side movement of the impeller shaft as a result of bearing failure.
1212507
This happened to a friends pond filter once. It just stopped working after a long while of working fine. Seems the impellers magnet can somehow become demagnetized. All she did was buy another impeller assembly that fits the model and presto, back in business.Luckily, this alternative was better than buying a whole new pump and showed me something to remember in the future. I bet if you have your own magnetized/demagnetizer you can even do this yourself though I haven't tried it.
2049131
I haven't experienced any noise after the pump stops and the check valve closes. It sounds like the valve is leaking a little bit and allowing water to drain back.
38473
The pump has to push the water up to the freezing unit. it does make a little noise but I would not be without it for the convenience of having the ice where you need it.
1495920
I have found two solutions:1) The buzzing gets loud when the water level is low. No idea why. Refill the chamber.2) The pump has move itself against one of the chamber's walls. I used a ruler to slide the pump into the middle of the chamber so it does not touch any of the walls.Hope this works for you.
1474591
It's just from the weather. Spray some wd-40 over the coil and shock or squirt oil on it. I had no warranty. The squeak didn't effect the quality of the equipment.
601476
Yes, I use to have a pretty loud hammering noise when my pump shut off, but now it is silent. I cannot recommend this enough if you are sick of hearing the water hammer sound.
1280768
Take the unit apart and pull the little pump out and see if its clogged with debris. When the pump get clogged it will start getting loud. Also if there is air getting in it will be noisy so make sure to fill the enclosed compartment(where the filter sits) is filled with water first. Hope this helps.