Vertex 180 Skimmer - Noisy again

albert_dao · #1 07-10-2009, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by newreefer_59

Impeller at bottom of pic is the newer one. They look identical at a glance. In any case, the unit does not appear dirty or anything, but still sounds louder than the first month......hey, perhaps it's just me but has anyone else noticed this?

Can you get a closeup of the end of the shaft? I need to see the edges of the shaft.

lastlight · #2 07-10-2009, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by albert_dao

Can you get a closeup of the end of the shaft? I need to see the edges of the shaft.

Not the first time he's said that. Proof that Albert's always on the ball...always offering support through lip-service.

albert_dao · #3 07-10-2009, 09:34 AM

... I do not have a PG rebuttal to this.

newreefer_59 · #4 07-10-2009, 11:02 PM

they will be sending out a replacement piece that will fix the problem....thanks for your help

StirCrazy · #5 07-11-2009, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by newreefer_59

they will be sending out a replacement piece that will fix the problem....thanks for your help

did they explain what was the problem?

Steve

Skimmin · #6 07-11-2009, 12:19 AM

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albert_dao · #7 07-11-2009, 12:39 AM

Initial batch of impellers had a faulty ceramic material that wore out super fast which caused an imbalance in the motor, hence the vibration.

StirCrazy · #8 07-11-2009, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by albert_dao

Initial batch of impellers had a faulty ceramic material that wore out super fast which caused an imbalance in the motor, hence the vibration.

hmmm wonder if I ever flash mine up if I am going to have this problem...

Steve