Beckett noise

[Zerandise]

Anyone know how to stop a beckett injector that rattles like no tomorrow? I mkeen it totaly hides the sound of a Mak4. If not i guess i am in need of a new one.

Thanks folks!!!

[bear27]

Are you talking about the sound of the air going into the injector

[Jack]

Rob,

It's a common problem with beckett injectors to have this happen, more so on stronger pumps, but luckly it's an easy fix.

Get some teflon tape and break off a 2" piece roll it like thread and wind that around the two "arms" of the beckett. This keeps the "rocket" from rattling back and forth in the housing.

I hope that makes sense.

Cya

[Zerandise]

wicked thanks!!!

[Jason McK]

Jack did the teflon tape trick to mine and it's been silent ever since

J

[Zerandise]

worked like a charm!

Now just if i can replace the Mak4 with a quieter pump or find a way to make it a bit less rumbler :)

Thanks Jack!

[BCWolfen]

Hey Rob, if you do get a newer pump (down the road) and want to get ride of the mak..... I can think of a good home :wink:

[Zerandise]

you got it :)

I just dont know if there is a pressure rated pump that is quieter than the mak. Its not overly loud but with the wifes desk 3 feet from it.....


It is the only thing left on my tank that makes any noise. I am thinking of making a housing for it lined with carpet padding. I fan add a can to remove any hot air around it as well so the heat doesnt go into my water instead.


:)

[bear27]

Blueline pumps are soposed to be wicked quiet

[Jack]

In the pressure rated class Bluelines are quieter than Mak and Iwaki, IME.

[Willow]

you want wicked quiet get a T4... also get a chiller cause they add a buttload of heat to your system. i littlerly have to hold the pump to see if it's running.

[Zerandise]

Going to move the wifes desk instead!!!! mine should be the closest anyway right?!?!?!

I like the mak. It does it job rather well. I was worried when i turned on my skimmer with fresh water tho. I had not seen a beckett working before then and the bubbles were huge. Its crazy what adding salt does to it. My OA skimmer just kicks the funk out with the mak4