New mp40wqd

gtguy256 · 09/28/2017, 08:41 PM

I just purchased two new mp40wqd powerheads and one of them is significantly louder than the other. It is rattling or sounds out of balance. I have tried many times to line it up better but it makes no difference in sound. I have already sent an email to ecotech but I am wondering is this something that will go away with time, and can I run it on low overnight. Or should leave it turned off to avoid any damage?

bohannbj · 10/03/2017, 07:37 AM

I had a similar issue the other day with my mp-10. They told me there was a break in period of a week or two. In fairness mine broke in after a day. Good product, but that should be on a card in the box. When you spend that much on a pump, you don't want to hear anything.

minus9 · 10/19/2017, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by gtguy256

I just purchased two new mp40wqd powerheads and one of them is significantly louder than the other. It is rattling or sounds out of balance. I have tried many times to line it up better but it makes no difference in sound. I have already sent an email to ecotech but I am wondering is this something that will go away with time, and can I run it on low overnight. Or should leave it turned off to avoid any damage?

Did yours ever quiet down? I just bought a brand new one and it's no quiet at all. I have the right gasket and everything seems to be aligned properly, but it's pretty noisy.

gtguy256 · 10/19/2017, 08:47 AM

It did quiet down I just ran it at minimum power to start and slowly ramped it up over two or three days. Now there is very little difference between the two power heads.

minus9 · 10/19/2017, 10:06 AM

Good to know, thanks!

09/28/2017, 08:41 PM	#1
gtguy256 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Spanish Fork, UT Posts: 17	New mp40wqd I just purchased two new mp40wqd powerheads and one of them is significantly louder than the other. It is rattling or sounds out of balance. I have tried many times to line it up better but it makes no difference in sound. I have already sent an email to ecotech but I am wondering is this something that will go away with time, and can I run it on low overnight. Or should leave it turned off to avoid any damage?

10/03/2017, 07:37 AM	#2
bohannbj Gone Fishin' Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 166	I had a similar issue the other day with my mp-10. They told me there was a break in period of a week or two. In fairness mine broke in after a day. Good product, but that should be on a card in the box. When you spend that much on a pump, you don't want to hear anything. __________________ Beware of the forum Moo Moo ladies, they can't be reasoned with. Current Tank Info: 270+180 + 75= 525 & 65 + 15= 80

10/19/2017, 08:47 AM	#4
gtguy256 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Spanish Fork, UT Posts: 17	It did quiet down I just ran it at minimum power to start and slowly ramped it up over two or three days. Now there is very little difference between the two power heads.

10/19/2017, 10:06 AM	#5
minus9 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: I'm in the Valley, Dude! Posts: 1,349	Good to know, thanks!