First use today and the blower/vacuum pump rattles from half to full setting. Is this normal? Red screw removed!
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Mine is not silent but it doesn't rattle. I can try and grab a video tomorrow.
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It's hard to answer because describing the level is subjective. I went back and forth on this myself. I sent a recording to the seller and they considered it abnormal, however when I sent the unit in to be examined it seemed to be normal. I compared it with another unit and it was the same. You may want to contact the seller to see if it is within normal levels. They're very nice folks, which is why I have a positive view of X-Tronic. Ultimately some degree of "rattling" is normal for any diaphragm pump. Personally I set the unit on foam blocks to prevent transferring the vibration to my desk and it really helps. It's hard to answer because describing the level is subjective. I went back and forth on this myself. I sent a recording to the seller and they considered it abnormal, however when I sent the unit in to be examined it seemed to be normal. I compared it with another unit and it was the same. You may want to contact the seller to see if it is within normal levels. They're very nice folks, which is why I have a positive view of X-Tronic. Ultimately some degree of "rattling" is normal for any diaphragm pump. Personally I set the unit on foam blocks to prevent transferring the... » Read More It's hard to answer because describing the level is subjective. I went back and forth on this myself. I sent a recording to the seller and they considered it abnormal, however when I sent the unit in to be examined it seemed to be normal. I compared it with another unit and it was the same. You may want to contact the seller to see if it is within normal levels. They're very nice folks, which is why I have a positive view of X-Tronic. Ultimately some degree of "rattling" is normal for any diaphragm pump. Personally I set the unit on foam blocks to prevent transferring the vibration to my desk and it really helps. « Show Less
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This sounds like a defect. My unit is very stable and in normal use has been extremely quiet. Maybe yous has been damaged during shipment?
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I would first start by double checking the condition of the Pumping unit before attempting any use. 1. Disassemble the Pump assembly where the magnetic fins spin. You should be able to remove the magnetic/plastic fanblade assembly. There is either a metal/plastic stick with two rubber tips used to help dampen any vibrations. If the pump wasn't taken care of, or "ran dry" for too long, the magnetic fan assembly may have warped making disassembly more difficult. 2. if all goes well, and you can in fact pull the pump's magnetic fan assembly out, or can freely spin it within the pump housing assembly, then you can try priming the unit by filling the canister. (do this outside or where overflow water will be caught) 3. I have just over filled my unit, and while waiting for the pump to start sucking in water, I've closed the "Out" hose valve. applied generous pumping of the prime button, then reopened the Out hose valve. This creates suction thus if no water is coming into the "In" hose valve you may have a obstruction. Make sure the canister is full of water before starting it up, made a huge difference in how long I waited for the water to begin flowing. The top half of the pump assembly itself needs to have some water in it, because to me, it seems like it doesn't do jack squat unless there is water in it. I'm not a major fan of the Cascade series pumps, but when it comes to customer service the manufacture I contacted directly helped me out in a pinch. There is a science to the Priming aspect of getting the unit going. I've noticed leaving the "Out" valve at the half off position, while priming, this helps pressure build up as the "In" hose begins to fill with water. The sudden opening of the "Out" valve causes the built up pressure to pull enough of that collected water in the "In" hose to make it to the pump assembly, and voila. it freaking starts working. ..after 30 minutes of trying"
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No, I have not experienced a noisy vacuum. Vacuum on the soldering iron is basically silent. I used the vacuum parts picker in the past, and my recollection is that it was louder than the vacuum on the iron, but not by much.Make certain that you have removed the red screw from the bottom of the unit. It makes all kinds of odd (and wrong!) sounds unless that is removed.
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I found cleaning the pump intake solved the problem. When I took my out, it had cat hair plugging the intake side. Once I got it cleaned out, it works like new!
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I havent installed it yet. My existing was sounded like the bearings were going out so I got one ordered, but it quieted back down. I would make sure that the drain on the bottom is clear so your not getting condensate in the bottom of the fan. If it were a high pitch noise, I would say it is a bearing, but low pitch noises are normally imballance - which could be caused by things like a little rub on a blade, blade manufaturing defect, condensate in the bottom, pluggage on the inlet or outlet, or a slight missalignment. Hope this helps and good luck. Sorry for the late response. I thought this was just junk email from amazon. I havent installed it yet. My existing was sounded like the bearings were going out so I got one ordered, but it quieted back down. I would make sure that the drain on the bottom is clear so your not getting condensate in the bottom of the fan. If it were a high pitch noise, I would say it is a bearing, but low pitch noises are normally imballance - which could be caused by things like a little rub on a blade, blade manufaturing defect, condensate in the bottom, pluggage on the inlet or outlet, or a slight missalignment. Hope this helps and good luck. Sorry for the late response. I thought... » Read More I havent installed it yet. My existing was sounded like the bearings were going out so I got one ordered, but it quieted back down. I would make sure that the drain on the bottom is clear so your not getting condensate in the bottom of the fan. If it were a high pitch noise, I would say it is a bearing, but low pitch noises are normally imballance - which could be caused by things like a little rub on a blade, blade manufaturing defect, condensate in the bottom, pluggage on the inlet or outlet, or a slight missalignment. Hope this helps and good luck. Sorry for the late response. I thought this was just junk email from amazon. « Show Less
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I found small cracks in the vacuum hose that runs from the valve cover to the pump, pump not getting enough vacuum to keep up. $2.50 part, fixed
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You may need to clean it again. Besides the main piece, there's a smaller rod that pulls up that also needs to be wiped clean. Since it can't be removed for cleaning, I use one of those electrostatic dusters. The first time I noticed the crackling sound, I cleaned only the main part and the crackling continued. Once I cleaned that smaller rod, it stopped. Hope that's helpful.
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Mine has a bit of a rattle as well, especially when the tension setting is low. It's typically the torque spring inside the barrel. I have been using mine for about a year and it works great.
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Does not sound normal to me. Mine requires about as much as a run-of-the-mill ratchet wrench. Perhaps it will get a bit smoother with use, or perhaps you should have it replaced.
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My experience with the Cool Attic fan was early on, also. Vibration had evidently loosened the two bolts at each end of the two motor brackets connecting the unit to the fan shroud. This allowed the fan blades to move towards the shroud to scrape (not a squeal, at least to me :))) it. I braced the brackets the opposite direction, tightened the four bracket bolts, and that was helpful. I may tighten the drive belt a bit because it cycles through a vibration occasionally and rubs the bracket-not critical or very noisy. "Squealing" suggest to me a belt noise, too. Maybe needs tightening a bit? My experience with the Cool Attic fan was early on, also. Vibration had evidently loosened the two bolts at each end of the two motor brackets connecting the unit to the fan shroud. This allowed the fan blades to move towards the shroud to scrape (not a squeal, at least to me :))) it. I braced the brackets the opposite direction, tightened the four bracket bolts, and that was helpful. I may tighten the drive belt a bit because it cycles through a vibration occasionally and rubs the bracket-not critical or very noisy. "Squealing" suggest to me a belt noise, too. Maybe needs... » Read More My experience with the Cool Attic fan was early on, also. Vibration had evidently loosened the two bolts at each end of the two motor brackets connecting the unit to the fan shroud. This allowed the fan blades to move towards the shroud to scrape (not a squeal, at least to me :))) it. I braced the brackets the opposite direction, tightened the four bracket bolts, and that was helpful. I may tighten the drive belt a bit because it cycles through a vibration occasionally and rubs the bracket-not critical or very noisy. "Squealing" suggest to me a belt noise, too. Maybe needs tightening a bit? « Show Less
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Gee...sounds like a faulty product. Shouldn't do that. Try a tiny bit of cooking oil on the gasket that is on the pump and see if it's just a dry gasket. If that doesn't do it...return it.
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I find that only happens when I pull the vacuum back and bump it with my knee, so I just try to be mindful not to tap it and I don't have issues. If that doesn't help, perhaps the button that holds it in place is worn and you need a replacement handle, I can't imagine it being very expensive. It may be free if your vacuum is still covered on warranty.
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I checked mine. It has a light rattle if I shake it side to side (something I wouldn't normally do)
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Hopefully by now you have resolved this problem. I would have said take it out and shake it, use some air cleaner and give it a good blow. Mine is perfect...............
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Not that bad....if you have used pvc to pipe it out, find a piece of rubber to put between the pump and the pvc...that will help to lower the sound from vibrations a little....
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You may want to thinnk about returning it. Mine is about a year old and is totally solid. Never heard a rattling noise.