problem with my kit

silent · 17 Dec 2015 at 10:04

hi

i completed my first loop a month or two ago and it's been running well. there has always been noise from the pump - my kit was an ocuk value 240mm kit.

however, the noise has worsened this week and goes loud then quieter humming noise, it may be vibraqtion as its not the best fit in my CM690III case.

is the pump faulty, the water level seems fine. i may upgrade some of it in the new year.

EXxx · 17 Dec 2015 at 10:07

might be the vibrations.
I'd say open the case, and place a finger near the pump to feel how much vibration it's producing. If it's a lot i think you found the culprit.

Frank Jeagar · 17 Dec 2015 at 13:23

Yeah, feel case where it touches the pump and see how much vibration is being transferred to the case.

If there is a lot then you can dampen it using some packaging foam, that what I use under my pump and literally no vibration is transferred.

silent · 18 Dec 2015 at 11:09

done all that and it does vibrate a little but the whining noise that gets loud and then low then loud appears from the pump. it's really audible. is that faulty do you think? i may record it on my phone as it would best describe it.

i may get a better case as the fit of the reservior in my cm690III is poor which may contribute to vibrations too. it's not flush with the facia and looks a bit crap.

EXxx · 18 Dec 2015 at 16:32

also if you're holding it down with the standard clamps then you might want to think about using some simple screws (if you can add 1mm of rubber between would be great)
Also, make sure there is enough water, top up if it needs topping up !

silent · 18 Dec 2015 at 18:16

cheers, i have secrued it with a screw, only 1 fits it! i put some bubble wrap around it and still not good. the water level looks ok but i can add a little more so its filled right up.