Juwel Rekord Compact Filter Tower

[Million]

Hi all,
This is regarding the pump in my 120L tank. I've had it a couple of years, and it now seems to make a fair bit of noise (I think this is where the noise is coming from, not entirely sure). It also doesn't seem as strong as it once was, flow-wise. Does anyone have experience in maintaining these, or am I better off just replacing it?

 

[raptorrex]

Hi all,
This is regarding the pump in my 120L tank. I've had it a couple of years, and it now seems to make a fair bit of noise (I think this is where the noise is coming from, not entirely sure). It also doesn't seem as strong as it once was, flow-wise. Does anyone have experience in maintaining these, or am I better off just replacing it?

i would strip the powerhead down, clean the impeller and its magnet. give the housing a good clean too. if this has no effect you could buy a new impeller. failing that, its a new powerhead or filter i fear. juwel filters are not known for their reliability or their longevity.

 

[Million]

Thanks for the reply. I will have a fiddle and maybe replace the impellor, see if that helps. Cheers

 

[SJ2K]

If it doesnt work I would agree with the idea of removing it, i removed the internal on my juwel last year, good move really opens up the tank.

 

[Rob.S]

Another possibility is the rubber boot, that has gone hard/distorted. I had to replace mine every couple of years or so, because it got noisey.

 

[Million]

Ah right, yes the rubber bit is distorted, you think this could be the source of the noise? I'll see if I can find a replacement on eBay

 

[raptorrex]

Ah right, yes the rubber bit is distorted, you think this could be the source of the noise? I'll see if I can find a replacement on eBay

lol they only cost £4.00 or so from an lfs. why add p&p?

 

[Million]

Ah right, yes the rubber bit is distorted, you think this could be the source of the noise? I'll see if I can find a replacement on eBay

lol they only cost £4.00 or so from an lfs. why add p&p?

I don't think they tend to stock the old type, which is what I need

 

[raptorrex]

Ah right, yes the rubber bit is distorted, you think this could be the source of the noise? I'll see if I can find a replacement on eBay

lol they only cost £4.00 or so from an lfs. why add p&p?

I don't think they tend to stock the old type, which is what I need

might be worth checking. they may not sell that pump now, but there are hundreds about. i cant see LFS ignoring potential sales. well good ones anyway.

 

[Rob.S]

I used to buy mine from here... aquatics-online

Not sure which pump you have, Million; but they should stock it.

 

[Million]

I got a new rubber fitting for the pump and it's gone quiet again! Great success! Only 2.99 from the LFS, bless 'em

 

[raptorrex]

I got a new rubber fitting for the pump and it's gone quiet again! Great success! Only 2.99 from the LFS, bless 'em

glad you got sorted.