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06/23/2019, 07:48 AM | #1 |
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Hi, the red dragon pump on my skimmer has become noisy. Upon inspection the only thing that I can see is the bearing in the front plate is not fitting flush, would this cause noise?
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06/23/2019, 08:09 AM | #2 |
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06/23/2019, 08:19 AM | #3 |
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That looks normal. I’d check the lower bearing in the motor block. Take it out, clean it and reinstall it properly. Take a look at post 2 in this thread for removal and installation of the lower bearing in the RD1 pumps.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2573406
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06/23/2019, 08:28 AM | #4 |
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Thanks for the quick response I will try that and let you know.
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06/23/2019, 08:31 AM | #5 |
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Quick video https://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/5d0f8d47...623_153052.mp4
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06/23/2019, 08:39 AM | #6 | |
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06/23/2019, 09:38 AM | #7 |
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Removed the bearing and it looks good there is on build up and it moves free on the shaft. The plate between the needlewheel and pump also moves free but the bearing in that plate seems loose
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06/23/2019, 09:59 AM | #8 |
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Ment to say there is no build up. Tried everything you said and no real improvement
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06/23/2019, 10:55 AM | #9 | |
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06/23/2019, 01:12 PM | #10 |
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Looks like I possibly need a new impeller. The bearing was loose in the plate, I pushed it back in but I'm not sure how good it is I didn't want to push too hard.
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06/23/2019, 02:21 PM | #11 | |
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https://royalexclusiv.com/Spare-Part...-700::894.html I’d also suggest getting a replacement bearing so you can swap the lower one while you’re at it. https://royalexclusiv.com/Spare-Part...ring::243.html
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06/23/2019, 03:41 PM | #12 |
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Thanks very much for your help really appreciate it. Just out of interest what pump would be compatible with this skimmer as that also might be an option
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