GEN-X pump

juny00605 · 09/05/2009, 05:41 PM

I have a GEN-X pump that is making a very high pitch noise when turned on and sometimes it won't start, just makes a humming sound and you have to help it by turning the back fan with your hands. I was told that probably needs the bearings replaced. Anybody have any experience with this pumps? Thanks

pmrossetti · 09/05/2009, 06:55 PM

Hi j, Never used one, but from what I've read here they are a bit noisy. Me,personally, I wouldn't spring for repairs,etc. I'd replace it with a Japanese Iwaki. More in initial investment but a proven quality pump. And quieter than most externals with the exception of the Poseidon/Velocity pumps which because they have no fan add 4-8 degrees of heat to the water. Just my humble opinion.

09/05/2009, 05:41 PM	#1
juny00605 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kissimmee, Fl Posts: 66	GEN-X pump I have a GEN-X pump that is making a very high pitch noise when turned on and sometimes it won't start, just makes a humming sound and you have to help it by turning the back fan with your hands. I was told that probably needs the bearings replaced. Anybody have any experience with this pumps? Thanks

09/05/2009, 06:55 PM	#2
pmrossetti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 3,199	Hi j, Never used one, but from what I've read here they are a bit noisy. Me,personally, I wouldn't spring for repairs,etc. I'd replace it with a Japanese Iwaki. More in initial investment but a proven quality pump. And quieter than most externals with the exception of the Poseidon/Velocity pumps which because they have no fan add 4-8 degrees of heat to the water. Just my humble opinion.