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Aquarist Forums => Equipment / DIY => Topic started by: Julie on February 28, 2006, 12:02:47 PM

Title: Maxi Jet 600
Post by: Julie on February 28, 2006, 12:02:47 PM
Hi, I have a maxi jet 600 which has been running non stop for 4 months- it has become quite loud.
How long is the lifespan of these pumps?
thanks,
Julie
Title: Maxi Jet 600
Post by: Laura on February 28, 2006, 12:08:02 PM
Do you have a foam prefilter on it, or something that could be restricting the water flow?  Although I haven't been running mine for any period of time, mine got loud when the foam I attached got dirty.  As soon as I cleaned it, it was fine again.
Title: Maxi Jet 600
Post by: Julie on February 28, 2006, 12:57:01 PM
There was some bubble algae lodged in the intake restricting flow.
I cleaned it and it's silent again. :)
Thanks Laura.
Julie
Title: Maxi Jet 600
Post by: BigDaddy on February 28, 2006, 12:57:43 PM
Reseat the impellor in the housing after a good cleaning.  If it doesn't get quiet, then you might have impellor damage...

Don't bother getting a new impellor, as it is 2/3 of the cost of a new powerhead