Ice cap gyre 3k

Brandonsegula · Feb 28, 2018

Mines about 1 year old and not it’s so loud with a hum and vibration. Tried cleaning it and it got worse is this normal?

DLHDesign · Feb 28, 2018

That can happen with the gyre pumps due to the way that they go together, I've found. Generally any excess noise is an indicator that something isn't sitting right. Might want to pull it apart again and re-fit everything; paying close attention to the length of the central rod (the ceramic white one) as well as the fit of the cages. The usual culprit on my pumps is the arm that holds the cage in place; when I get it too snug, it binds and causes louder noise.

Good luck!

Brandonsegula · Feb 28, 2018

DLHDesign said:
That can happen with the gyre pumps due to the way that they go together, I've found. Generally any excess noise is an indicator that something isn't sitting right. Might want to pull it apart again and re-fit everything; paying close attention to the length of the central rod (the ceramic white one) as well as the fit of the cages. The usual culprit on my pumps is the arm that holds the cage in place; when I get it too snug, it binds and causes louder noise.

Good luck!

Thanks I’m gonna work on this week. Will it hurt anything with vibration?

DLHDesign · Feb 28, 2018

Brandonsegula said:
Will it hurt anything with vibration?

If it's binding too bad, it could cause excess wear (either on the gearing or the motor itself). The entire thing is pretty forgiving, however, so it's unlikely to be anything but annoying. Really hard to say, however...

Sometimes they do work themselves out and settle in on their own. If it's just a slight whine, it's likely fine. I usually use that as my indicator that it's time to clean the pumps.

Brandonsegula · Feb 28, 2018

DLHDesign said:
If it's binding too bad, it could cause excess wear (either on the gearing or the motor itself). The entire thing is pretty forgiving, however, so it's unlikely to be anything but annoying. Really hard to say, however...

Sometimes they do work themselves out and settle in on their own. If it's just a slight whine, it's likely fine. I usually use that as my indicator that it's time to clean the pumps.

Thank you! I may just buy a new one to have on hand. This one is a year old

DSC reef · Feb 28, 2018

Have you replaced the bushings throughout the gyre?

Brandonsegula · Feb 28, 2018

DSC reef said:
Have you replaced the bushings throughout the gyre?

The last time I did was about 3 months ago because the gyre lost its water moving power. So I figured then I’d clean and replace the worn out parts. Worked flawlessly till now.

leahfiish · Mar 1, 2018

Mine is loud when it gets air in it.

DSC reef · Mar 1, 2018

Brandonsegula said:
The last time I did was about 3 months ago because the gyre lost its water moving power. So I figured then I’d clean and replace the worn out parts. Worked flawlessly till now.

I'd check them again. Email coralvue as well, they've been very helpful to me. About every few weeks to a month I pull it apart and clean everything to keep it running smooth.

Brandonsegula · Mar 1, 2018

DSC reef said:
I'd check them again. Email coralvue as well, they've been very helpful to me. About every few weeks to a month I pull it apart and clean everything to keep it running smooth.

I actually took it apart last night. Got it running good now. I’m gonna pick up a gyre 1k for my frag tank and I think I’ll pick up the 3k to just have.

DSC reef · Mar 1, 2018

Brandonsegula said:
I actually took it apart last night. Got it running good now. I’m gonna pick up a gyre 1k for my frag tank and I think I’ll pick up the 3k to just have.

Let us know how you like the 1k

lilbalways · Mar 2, 2018

Brandonsegula said:
Mines about 1 year old and not it’s so loud with a hum and vibration. Tried cleaning it and it got worse is this normal?

I received my 3k about a week ago. It did have a hum when I first put it in, but it seems to be getting better day by day. I have mine at the moment at 40%.

Brandonsegula · Mar 2, 2018

lilbalways said:
I received my 3k about a week ago. It did have a hum when I first put it in, but it seems to be getting better day by day. I have mine at the moment at 40%.

I’ve got mine at 90 and I’ve noticed these do run louder while getting air trapped in them.

Brandonsegula · Mar 2, 2018

DSC reef said:
Let us know how you like the 1k

Will do!

rosshamsandwich · Mar 3, 2018

i have also experienced this and found doing the reverse gyre minimizes the sound but if i use pulsing it will get loud in a day or two

george buena · Mar 22, 2018

I get my 3k gyre for $100 off at reefapaloza. Its the best place to purchase hardware.

lilbalways · Mar 23, 2018

I have taken my mesh covers that came with the unit off, and have noticed that it is completely silent. If they start getting lots of algae around the inner parts I will put back on, so far I love this unit, and I am in the process of ordering another to have them alternate.

rosshamsandwich · Mar 23, 2018

do you have any anemones?

george buena · Mar 23, 2018

rosshamsandwich said:
do you have any anemones?

My green tip anemone was pulled in to my gyre destroyed him about 70%. After pulling him out he hid under my rock for about 5-6weeks while I nursed him back to full 100%. Everyone in my tank has a comeback story.