Replaced my Vortech MP10 bearings...WOW SUPER QUIET!!!

sahin · 04/08/2013, 02:38 PM

Some time ago I had to sleep in my living room due to many guests staying over. Well I hated it...I couldnt stand the noise from my two Vortech MP10's. One is a previous gen vortech and the other is the newer version.

Anyway, I had to turn the flow to very low and on constant flow, just so that I could sleep.

Both were VERY noisy. Louder than my ATI Sunpower fans in fact. I could even hear the noise from other rooms.

I did replace one bearing from the older gen MP10, but the replacement was only slightly better, even though it wasnt a cheap bearing.

So, I lucked out this time and found some cheap bearings on the UK ebay site.

I replaced the bearings on the older gen MP10 a few nights ago and just replaced the bearings on the newer one about an hour ago.

WOW. They are so quiet. Very happy MP10 owner now.

The bearings I bought were: 7 x 14 x 5 - 687ZZ miniature bearings.

dancewithethan · 04/08/2013, 03:20 PM

Can you provide links where you got your bearings? THx

EM

sahin · 04/08/2013, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dancewithethan

Can you provide links where you got your bearings? THx

EM

Not sure if I am allowed to post ebay links? Dont want to get banned or anything LOL.

I will PM you.

Clownin Aroun · 04/08/2013, 07:07 PM

wonder what this does to warranty?

docstomper · 04/08/2013, 07:18 PM

Probably nothing because they are the same bearings... Lol. Like when a company changes o-rings into square-rings so they can charge 15.00 for one.

sahin · 04/09/2013, 12:50 AM

It will most likely void your warranty. But then if it's under warranty, why on earth would you go to the trouble of repairing yourself, send to Ecotech; they have excellent service.

Both my pumps are out of warranty. The old gen is probably nearing 3 years old and the new gen is probably around 1.5 years old. We get 1 year warranty in the UK.

04/08/2013, 02:38 PM	#1
sahin Ultimate Reefer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,540	Replaced my Vortech MP10 bearings...WOW SUPER QUIET!!! Some time ago I had to sleep in my living room due to many guests staying over. Well I hated it...I couldnt stand the noise from my two Vortech MP10's. One is a previous gen vortech and the other is the newer version. Anyway, I had to turn the flow to very low and on constant flow, just so that I could sleep. Both were VERY noisy. Louder than my ATI Sunpower fans in fact. I could even hear the noise from other rooms. I did replace one bearing from the older gen MP10, but the replacement was only slightly better, even though it wasnt a cheap bearing. So, I lucked out this time and found some cheap bearings on the UK ebay site. I replaced the bearings on the older gen MP10 a few nights ago and just replaced the bearings on the newer one about an hour ago. WOW. They are so quiet. Very happy MP10 owner now. The bearings I bought were: 7 x 14 x 5 - 687ZZ miniature bearings.

04/08/2013, 03:20 PM	#2
dancewithethan Ethan M Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Rafael, California Posts: 673	Can you provide links where you got your bearings? THx EM __________________ Good things come to those who’re patiently wait - Ethan - Current Tank Info: Tank:~ 70 Gs Cadlight + 20 Gs sump\| Lights: 36" ATI Sunpower Dimmable T5x6 39W \| Skimmer: Octo\| Vortech M1 return\| GeoReef Cal Reactor \|2 MP10 VorTech + MaxSpect GyreXF150\|Neptune APEX Controller\|Skimz Bio Pellets\| Emperor Aquatics UV 18W Sterilizer

04/08/2013, 07:07 PM	#4
Clownin Aroun YouTube name- KNGRNGS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Monmouth County, NJ Posts: 314	wonder what this does to warranty? __________________ 234 Gallon Rimless DT 75 Gallon Custom Sump GHL Mitras ~ Radion PRO ~ SRO 3000 ~ GHL Doser ~ Vortech MP40s ~ Neptune Apex

04/08/2013, 07:18 PM	#5
docstomper Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Las Vegas Posts: 230	Probably nothing because they are the same bearings... Lol. Like when a company changes o-rings into square-rings so they can charge 15.00 for one. __________________ 200g Cube 48x48x20 Lighting: 2x SunBlaze 48" x 8 bulb t5, Vertex in-180 (until upgrade), Closed loop with Dolphin Amp Master. Current Tank Info: 180 reef. 48" 8 bulb t5, dolphin amp master return,

04/09/2013, 12:50 AM	#6
sahin Ultimate Reefer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,540	It will most likely void your warranty. But then if it's under warranty, why on earth would you go to the trouble of repairing yourself, send to Ecotech; they have excellent service. Both my pumps are out of warranty. The old gen is probably nearing 3 years old and the new gen is probably around 1.5 years old. We get 1 year warranty in the UK.