Has anyone experienced odd noises coming from pump after several hours running? Can fountain run 24/7 or does it need "time off"?
2051028
You're very welcome ! No, I only change the filter monthly. Be sure to wipe the "gunk" off of it, then rinse the filter several times with cold water. No soap !! Guess I've gotten use to the noise, I've had the fountain for a little over a year ... Hope I've helped ! :)
2051029
You can eliminate "noises" by keeping the bowl of the fountain full to the top. I run my fountain from early in the morning until I go to bed at night. At night, before I put it away I clean and dry the bowl to eliminate any chance of bacteria build up. Since most animals sleep a good part of the night I just put a regular bowl of fresh water out before I got to bed. In the morning I start over again with the fountain.
2051030
Yes, my pump makes "noises" all the time, be sure to keep the water level high enough to keep it flowing. That seems to help with the noise. After replacing the pump twice, I came to the conclusion it HAS TO BE cleaned weekly. Running the fountain 24/7 keeps the water circulating and is an added bonus of "playtime" for my furry babies.
413795
mine also makes that noise, its the permeate pump on top that uses waste water to run on and it helps make water faster than if you just relied on water pressure alone. its just the nature of the beast and when you hear that you know its filling your pressure tank up.
440928
Sounds like it needs to be cleaned. Follow the directions for cleaning that came with the pump, and go through the process twice. Good Luck! I've had the same problem after several years of use at which point the pump just seems to wear out.
1280769
I've had mine for several months, a little bit of a hum otherwise with quiet with running water. You need to return.
1632566
There is a sound of either the fan or the pump after you turn off the unit by hand. This is normal as the unit de- ices or continues to pump water from the tank if you have the self drain hose hooked up.
1498769
I keep my fountain running 24/7 and it's right outside my bedroom as well. I keep my bedroom door partially closed bit the fountain does not bother me. Although I can hear it during the day when all is quiet. It is more of a soothing sound to me. I would say if the sound is going to bother you get a flowing type fountain not one that drips. Aside from that I really recommend this fountain it is my favorite one and is easiest to clean.
413796
I have the external pump attached to mine and it has a noticeable tick sound. Mine is under the sink in the cabinet and I still hear it. You get used to it after a while.
1401260
My pump runs very quiet especially compared to my old pump. I don't think there is noise after releasing the float for about 15 seconds.
279846
I mounted mine directly to the inside of the cabinet, and the noise is just a small clicking sound once every several seconds. It is only noticeable when it is quiet and you are standing near the pump.
723112
I would not think there is anything wrong with the unit, as these pumps are nearly a piece of mechanical art! I would suspect the pump isn't running. It's difficult to tell, because it makes so little noise when running. Be sure the timer is correctly set, especially the AM/PM part. If ok, switch timer to "on", and check that pump is running. Use a screw driver to listen: pump-to-ear. If it's running, and the water is hot, check the sink, again. Good luck
175440
Perhaps the problem with the noise is the surface the pump is placed on causing a drumming effect. Try putting the pump on a soft terry cloth towell and see if that helps with the noise. Or put your ear plugs on. I use mine out side to brew my compost tea for garden use and leave the pump in the shed. If you put the pump in a insulated box it will probabley heat up to much and seaze up. Thats all I have for you. Best to you. ED
1562584
When the system has a bottle in it that it's preserving, it does run continuously. Luckily we sleep on the second floor but if you were close by, it's annoying. Its white noise. I prefer silence.
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!
617126
my pump is quiet however sometimes it will touch the top sides of the lid and make noise. I am just mindful of that and will move it accordingly.
1906277
This is a pretty simple device, and I have not experienced anything like this. Assuming that your water supply has a constant pressure, I would suspect that the pump may be failing and is "locking up" intermittently. I would check and see that the hose from the water supply is not kinking and the hose to the nozzle is also not kinking, though either of these would be fairly conspicuous.i would think. The first one of these I bought failed completely after about 8 hours use, I returned it for a replacement and have had no problems with it.
1226543
Oh, I understand now, maybe you could put some type of material on the bottom of the pump handle to stop the noise. I usually only pump mine 1 or 2 timesto run off stray dogs trying to get wife's chickens.
2067514
Anything that causes the pump or lid to vibrate will cause noise. To insure maximun quiet running you should look down the hole, through which the water will be pumped, when you place the motor in the pump housing, and again when you place the housing under the top of the fountain. Move the spout to the center so that everything is aligned perfectly and there will be as little vibration as possible, which is the key to quiet running. It takes a little time and effort at first, but once you get the hang of it, it is very quiet. Also, make sure that you did not partially trap one of the pump's little feet in its housing, when you snaped it together after cleaning. This has become a very quiet fountain since I have learned to align the parts, and check the pump feet after cleaning, so that it functions as it was designed to do. The rubber fitting in the lid is great if you have the spout aligned through the center, and not at a slight angle where every vibration rattles the lid against the bowl. A little practice will work wonders in keeping this fountain quiet. I was not able to align other pumps as easily because of their disign and am very pleased with this design.