A new unit sounds like it has some gravel/sand inside the tank when tilted side to side. Is this defective?
1293691
I don't really know. Mine makes no such noise. Could it be some solder from the welding of the tank? If there is something loose in the tank could it eventually make it's way through the air hose and cause damage? I don't know. Sounds to me like you should contact the company or return it for another unit.
1359688
Perhaps the 2 ceramic plates are dirty and/or the unit is packed with thick dust where the plate slide in. I have found this to be the case with my unit.
70813
Try running it without the long suction tube in place. Just fill the reserve with water so you can see if there's a problem with the impeller blade. When it's noisy, that usually means you have a pocket of air caught at the impeller, and by removing the long tube, this won't be possible.If it's still noisy after about 10 seconds, you have a bad Tetra.
1961370
Well, mine doesn't rock, so it likely is a defect. Maybe you should rinse it and then put something heavy on top for a day or two!
2121675
I don't know, I don't have a problem with mine. Maybe there is built up sediment in your tank and sprayer. I hope that this helps. I also have a filter for the water on mine.
2064441
I have not had mine that long and have not had that problem but it might be that the water intake tube is stuck in the top of the water tank.If so, push it down so it reaches the bottom of the tank. Another thing it might be is that calcium and mineral deposits could have built up. I know they sell a Shark water filtration bottle to stop that from happening.
1255987
sounds like propane in the line but not coming from the tank. Tank overflow valve may have sucked up to cut off propane. Disconnect, bounce tank (assuming it is full), to shake valve down, then turn slowly so it doesn't suck up again. Happens on the new regulation tanks with overfill valve.
1828915
I did not shake mine so I cant tell if it makes noise. Previous answer sounds right. If in doubt, call the factory. I am very pleased with the filter. You might want to buy a brass fitting for the water connnection. I dont like the plastic connector. I had a brass fitting from my old filter that worked perfectly.
1993948
As Capt Sacto mentions, that sounds like an air bubble. Mine did this. I shut off the water, removed the cartridge, turned it upside down and drained it as good as possible, then reinstalled it. Flushed the system with water again and everything was fine.
1686894
Hello. The filter will start making a gurgling noise when you need to change it. They are small and seem to need changing frequently. If it is a new filter you also may want to add water to tank to stop the noise. Filter should slide in the grooves and all the way down. I don't think it's suppose to be partially pulled out
2277655
Check the water level to make sure there is plenty of water in the tank. Check the control/volume dial to make sure it's turned up to the level you prefer. When you placed the filled water tank on the base, you should hear gurlging sounds as the water fills the resevoir. If none of this works, it's possibly defective and may need to be replaced.
1494551
Mine wasn't seated good and was letting a small amount of water leak into the bowl. Once it's gets low on the float you hear the tank filling back up. That's the only way I would think of it alarming you.
1657812
I have had mine for almost a year, and have had no issues with it. So, I don't know if mine is a "new" unit.I would guess if is aluminum, if that is what you are seeing in the pictures.
1038364
Had the same thing happen to my tank, once the center brace breaks you should notice that tank starts to bow out, very dangerous. I bought a new tank period.
275718
Nope, what we hear is the water filling and the flap rising but it isnt loud, screeching, or scraping. You may need to exchange your unit. There may be a defect with that particular one. Good Luck!
2059011
The answers to your concerns are really good, it might be a bad unit. Like they said, call support line, check the water level. If it buzzes all the time I'd want a new filter. Good Luck
2149882
Sounds like there is an issue or a snail stuck inside.. :P No impeller rattle on mine can be heard. Good luck!