Icecap gyre really loud

Lowstorm · May 9, 2017

And I don't mean a small hum. Anything over 60% is super loud and annoying. It's a month old,and has been loud from 2 weeks on. Suggestions?

Ocelaris · May 9, 2017

What model? Is it new or used? Their support is great, so if it's new I'd give them a ring. If it's old then a clean may help if gunk has built up and dried.

Lowstorm · May 10, 2017

New 3k and I'll call em

nkyreef · May 10, 2017

When I get home from work I notice mine is louder than it should be. I'll turn it off then on and that seems to correct the problem. It's frustrating because it's a daily issue seems like.

mattdg · Jun 25, 2018

Same problem. I will power cycle my IceCap 3k Gyre and it quiets down. 5 minutes later, it's back to its irritating loud hum. Sometimes, it will switch off entirely, with no warning. The issue began a week after purchasing new from a reputable on line distributor.

I have never had to worry or think about the other pumps on my tank, aside from regular monthly cleanings.

So far I have updated the firmware and cleaned it reassembling according to the instructions. Has anyone figured out how to fix this annoying issue?

Littlemikey · Jun 25, 2018

I have had had my gyre since November and it definitely is loud at times. Cleaning doesn’t seem to resolve the issue I have just accepted it

Kyl · Jun 25, 2018

Check how the bushings are installed. I assume it's similar to the Maxspect layout, some times the bushings aren't set right and it can cause the paddles to vibrate.

DancingShark · Jun 25, 2018

Take it apart. Check the bushing on both ends.
Mine was really loud and it happened to be that.

DSC reef · Jun 25, 2018

With ours I noticed it would get loud and if I stopped the pump and saw bubbles come out of the blades I thoroughly cleaned it. I'd soak in vinegar and water for 24 hours then take it apart and brush it clean. It was good for a few months at a time. Bushings can be an issue too.