Vortech MP10W Noise fix

[earthguy00]

Thought I'd share a quick fix for those who have
any issues on their Vortech MP10 or similar series
power heads making any obnoxious noises on the dry side.

So, if you hear this annoying humming sound and moving
it and repositioning it constantly without getting any results, try changing the modes.

I had mine on blue mode and switched to the pink lagoon mode. No more sound.
Or you can take it apart and lube it with grease.

Just my two cents.

 

[earthguy00]

Thought I'd share a quick fix for those who have
any issues on their Vortech MP10 or similar series
power heads making any obnoxious noises on the dry side.

So, if you hear this annoying humming sound and moving
it and repositioning it constantly without getting any results, try changing the modes.

I had mine on blue mode and switched to the pink lagoon mode. No more sound.
Or you can take it apart and lube it with grease.

Just my two cents.

 

[crox99]

Thanks I will try that. I just setup 2 mp40's and one makes an obnoxious notice.

 

[thirty6]

not a bad tip and will def. try i find the mp60 to be more quiet than the 40

 

[lnevo]

You can't take it apart and lube it with grease as the ball bearings are encased and only the shaft spins.

I had a lot of issues where the pump would shift and I'd get a lot of vibration noise. I reduced the pin spacer one notch and it doesn't budge now. Different issue than OP but still a good tip.

 

[Koolaidreef]

Send to ecotech- they will fix it - bearing problem

 

[Ariel110G]

Thought I'd share a quick fix for those who have
any issues on their Vortech MP10 or similar series
power heads making any obnoxious noises on the dry side.

So, if you hear this annoying humming sound and moving
it and repositioning it constantly without getting any results, try changing the modes.

I had mine on blue mode and switched to the pink lagoon mode. No more sound.
Or you can take it apart and lube it with grease.

Just my two cents.

I just got a used MP10 & I have the same problem, but with me the noise is with all the settings.

 

[earthguy00]

Not sure that tip is warranted on not being able to
grease the bearings lnevo.
Saw the video on youtube.

 

[earthguy00]

Ariel you can try checking out youtube for the DIY fix.
May have seen it for the MP40, but assume it may
be the same setup but just smaller parts. dunno

 

[Dtech07]

FYI.... Also check the magnet in either the MP10 or MP40 since to rotate at such a high rate (harmonics balance) and are in saltwater the magnets may start to pull apart in small area around it self. Easy was to make sure this isn't the issue is by de-assembling the wet-side and pressing around the magnet also looking for any rust. If you find either then replace the magnet and the your MP will hum silently. Just another possible issue

 

[lnevo]

Not sure that tip is warranted on not being able to
grease the bearings lnevo.
Saw the video on youtube.

Can you post the link? There may be other dirt that could be cleaned but in the couple of mp40 i've seen the bearings are in sealed casing.

 

[earthguy00]

Yes Dtech I suppose that's a last resort.

 

[earthguy00]

lnevo you can find it here.
But, this clip is for the ball bearing replacement.
You can get the idea of lubing it with grease if you
want to go this option.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAVawLXNssw