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Zerandise 02-11-2005 01:49 AM

Beckett noise
 
Anyone know how to stop a beckett injector that rattles like no tomorrow? I mkeen it totaly hides the sound of a Mak4. If not i guess i am in need of a new one.

Thanks folks!!!

bear27 02-11-2005 02:23 AM

Are you talking about the sound of the air going into the injector

Jack 02-11-2005 02:42 AM

Rob,

It's a common problem with beckett injectors to have this happen, more so on stronger pumps, but luckly it's an easy fix.

Get some teflon tape and break off a 2" piece roll it like thread and wind that around the two "arms" of the beckett. This keeps the "rocket" from rattling back and forth in the housing.

I hope that makes sense.

Cya

Zerandise 02-11-2005 02:58 AM

wicked thanks!!!

Jason McK 02-11-2005 03:00 AM

Jack did the teflon tape trick to mine and it's been silent ever since

J

Zerandise 02-11-2005 03:14 AM

worked like a charm!

Now just if i can replace the Mak4 with a quieter pump or find a way to make it a bit less rumbler :)

Thanks Jack!

BCWolfen 02-11-2005 06:36 AM

Hey Rob, if you do get a newer pump (down the road) and want to get ride of the mak..... I can think of a good home :wink:

Zerandise 02-11-2005 02:23 PM

you got it :)

I just dont know if there is a pressure rated pump that is quieter than the mak. Its not overly loud but with the wifes desk 3 feet from it.....


It is the only thing left on my tank that makes any noise. I am thinking of making a housing for it lined with carpet padding. I fan add a can to remove any hot air around it as well so the heat doesnt go into my water instead.


:)

bear27 02-11-2005 10:16 PM

Blueline pumps are soposed to be wicked quiet

Jack 02-11-2005 11:34 PM

In the pressure rated class Bluelines are quieter than Mak and Iwaki, IME.

Willow 02-11-2005 11:49 PM

you want wicked quiet get a T4... also get a chiller cause they add a buttload of heat to your system. i littlerly have to hold the pump to see if it's running.

Zerandise 02-12-2005 02:12 AM

Going to move the wifes desk instead!!!! mine should be the closest anyway right?!?!?!

I like the mak. It does it job rather well. I was worried when i turned on my skimmer with fresh water tho. I had not seen a beckett working before then and the bubbles were huge. Its crazy what adding salt does to it. My OA skimmer just kicks the funk out with the mak4


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