Noisy Iwaki pump

socal55 · 06/04/2021, 06:37 PM

My Iwaki pump began making a higher pitch whine sound last year. Is this a sign of bad hearings? If so, in the motor or the impeller assembly? If the pump head and not the motor, are replacement parts available and is it worthwhile to repair? If it’s the motor, I’m guessing that it’s time for a new unit. Thanks in advance.

Vinny Kreyling · 06/05/2021, 08:38 AM

Sounds like either bearings or it REALLY needs a cleaning.
Either way it deserves a cleaning & or repair, they last & last.
Parts are available.

06/04/2021, 06:37 PM	#1
socal55 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 13	Noisy Iwaki pump My Iwaki pump began making a higher pitch whine sound last year. Is this a sign of bad hearings? If so, in the motor or the impeller assembly? If the pump head and not the motor, are replacement parts available and is it worthwhile to repair? If it’s the motor, I’m guessing that it’s time for a new unit. Thanks in advance.

06/05/2021, 08:38 AM	#2
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	Sounds like either bearings or it REALLY needs a cleaning. Either way it deserves a cleaning & or repair, they last & last. Parts are available. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.