Replacement for Dart?

Zaphod · 02/28/2006, 09:58 AM

I have a Dart pump on a closed loop and yesterday it starting making some stronge noises and running pretty hot to the touch.
What is a good replacement for it while I try and get service? I am looking for somthing maybe slightly quiter.

KevinM · 02/28/2006, 10:09 AM

The AmpMasters are super quiet....no, you don't understand, I mean dead silent. I have to actually get behind the stand to hear my AM3000, and then it's only a slight hiss.

K

elephen · 02/28/2006, 10:21 AM

The AmpMaster's are not as quiet as the Darts though, in order to hear a Dart you literally have to put your ear on the motor.

Did MDM say what may be wrong with your Dart? BTW All Darts run warm to the touch, atleast every one I have seen.

Just out if curiousity.

jeffbrig · 02/28/2006, 10:26 AM

Call sequence. Your Dart carries a 3 year warranty. I had a sequence pump that started making noise recently. They sent me a loaner pump, then I sent mine in for warranty repair. It received new seals, a new motor, and was returned to me at no charge.

Top notch customer service.

Zaphod · 02/28/2006, 10:33 AM

I just emailed them. It is one of the ones with the blue plastic. So I think there may be an air leak. I love the flow this thing puts out. The heat sink is really hot to the touch.

Zaphod · 02/28/2006, 09:32 PM

the customer service is great they are more than happy to help. now it sounds like the engine is off balance.

http://www.vilppustudio.com/dart.wav

I emailed them tonight we will see what they say tomorow.

02/28/2006, 09:58 AM	#1
Zaphod Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Acton,CA Posts: 1,402	Replacement for Dart? I have a Dart pump on a closed loop and yesterday it starting making some stronge noises and running pretty hot to the touch. What is a good replacement for it while I try and get service? I am looking for somthing maybe slightly quiter. __________________ - Nick Current Tank Info: 90 gal Mixed Reef

02/28/2006, 10:09 AM	#2
KevinM Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 752	The AmpMasters are super quiet....no, you don't understand, I mean dead silent. I have to actually get behind the stand to hear my AM3000, and then it's only a slight hiss. K __________________ "To subdue the enemy without fighting is the supreme excellence." Sun Tzu - The Art of War Current Tank Info: Custom 120g acrylic coming soon.

02/28/2006, 10:26 AM	#4
jeffbrig Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 5,548	Call sequence. Your Dart carries a 3 year warranty. I had a sequence pump that started making noise recently. They sent me a loaner pump, then I sent mine in for warranty repair. It received new seals, a new motor, and was returned to me at no charge. Top notch customer service. __________________ Beware the power of stupid people in large groups..... Current Tank Info: formerly 250g room divider

02/28/2006, 10:33 AM	#5
Zaphod Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Acton,CA Posts: 1,402	I just emailed them. It is one of the ones with the blue plastic. So I think there may be an air leak. I love the flow this thing puts out. The heat sink is really hot to the touch. __________________ - Nick Current Tank Info: 90 gal Mixed Reef

02/28/2006, 09:32 PM	#6
Zaphod Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Acton,CA Posts: 1,402	the customer service is great they are more than happy to help. now it sounds like the engine is off balance. http://www.vilppustudio.com/dart.wav I emailed them tonight we will see what they say tomorow. __________________ - Nick Current Tank Info: 90 gal Mixed Reef

02/28/2006, 10:21 AM	#3
elephen Moved On Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: kc Posts: 2,763	The AmpMaster's are not as quiet as the Darts though, in order to hear a Dart you literally have to put your ear on the motor. Did MDM say what may be wrong with your Dart? BTW All Darts run warm to the touch, atleast every one I have seen. Just out if curiousity.