Juwel Power Head

[billytkid]

Hiya,

i recently purchased a second hand juwel vision 180 which has got a built in juwel filtration system (using Pump Set 600 l/h head), however ive noticed its much louder than my old aquarium (used to use a fluval 2+)

Is there anything i should look at to make it quieter?

Thanks

Will

 

[wayne]

Give it a little while to make sure there aren't any air bubbles left in it (this always causes a heck of a racket). If that doesn't work get it out and see if you can take it to pieces. If you can take of the base and take out the impellor (propellor thing). See if that is damaged, clean it, replace if need be , try again. Sand in the impellor housing can make a lot of noise, a scabby or damged impellor can.
If you can't take it to pieces wash it in vinegar overnight, rinse, test.

Be aware that the 600 lph powerhead is adequate for driving the filter , but you won't get much current in your tank. I don't think the 600 is standard on the 180 , implying one has bust before, and replaced with the cheaper 600.

 

[billytkid]

Hiya,

thanks for the info ill give it a go

Looking on the juwel web site the 600 looks standard, however as well as that ive also got a large external filter which gives plenty of current

Thanks again

Will

 

[NoDeltaH2O]

I noticed as well that some powerheads make a LOT of noise when they are placed next to the glass wall of the tank, like we do when we use the custion cup attachment. I recently bought a powerhead with filter and it was so noisy I almost took it back. It is now laying in the middle of the tank on the bottom and operates almost silently.