input on vortech pumps

[fishface]

so without the controller you choose your intended flow rate (between 30 & 100%) is this correct? will it work with other wavemakers that just cycle regular powerheads on and off?

[niloc16]

without the wave controller you can only dial the amount of flow you want out of the pump. the pump comes with a control box with a dial to adjust the rate. when you buy the wave controller it will then control the unit wirelessly up to 10 pumps

[Tarolisol]

Originally Posted by fishface

so without the controller you choose your intended flow rate (between 30 & 100%) is this correct? will it work with other wavemakers that just cycle regular powerheads on and off?

I have heard lots of bad outcomes with using or wavemaker devices with this pumps. There have almost been no success.

[Jaws]

Recently I've been experiencing an internal rattle or knocking noise coming from inside the motor housing. It's really noticeable when it's on high. Anyone else experience this?

[Tarolisol]

Mine have ran perfect since i bought them a couple weeks ago, havent touched them since.

[support@proline]

Jason
Please contact Ecotech ,the rattling sound is not normal,Please keep me posted of the outcome

[niloc16]

if i listen closely to the motor i can hear a slight ticking as well kind of like a light rattle

[support@proline]

Colin you have the new generation ,I doubt there is any probelm with your pumps ,you are hearing the moving components ,which is normal.
In case of Jason's pump I know he got the old generation & he already had a problem with it that's why I suggested to contact ECOTECH.

[Jaws]

Originally Posted by support@proline

Jason
Please contact Ecotech ,the rattling sound is not normal,Please keep me posted of the outcome

Thanks. I'll do it today. In the meantime do you think it's ok to still run the pump? I can't really afford to lose that much flow for how long it would take to send my pump back and wait to get it fixed.

I checked the pump today and it seemed fine, even on full blast. I noticed that the propellor housing had shifted again so the solid plastic piece meant to stop the pump from sucking air down wasn't at the top again which I've been struggling with since I got the pumps even after they sent me the kit to fix it. I tried to rotate it so the housing was upright and I started getting that awful knocking noise again.

Overall, I haven't had a good experience with these pumps yet. I've seen the benefits, I love the flow, but I've had a number of things happen that have stopped me from enjoying them as much as I should. I'm probably a 1/1000 case and that's why I'm not freaking out but I would like to get it resolved. I'll send Ecotech an email today.

[support@proline]

I don't think it be a problem to run it ,but keep me posted