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10-10-2007, 12:33 AM
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Shark
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Valparaiso, IN
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Anyone else have a problem with a dart sequence??
My dart sequence pump is now really loud. It sounds like there is sand or something weird in the motor. I know its not sand but thats what it sounds like. I just emailed the customer service buts its late. I just wanted to know if anyone else has had a problem with that.
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10-10-2007, 12:36 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: bend, oregon
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The only problem I have had out of the myriad of sequence pumps i hae had is a hammerhead I bought this summer, but it was bad and noisy right out of the box.
Chris at sequence sent me a new pump no questions asked immediately and gave m e a month to send the faulty one back using a prepaid UPS slip he emailed me
So no other input than they will take care of it.
I assume you took it apart and made sure nothing was stuck in it??
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10-10-2007, 12:39 AM
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Duper Mod !
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Illinois
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tasher80
My dart sequence pump is now really loud. It sounds like there is sand or something weird in the motor. I know its not sand but thats what it sounds like. I just emailed the customer service buts its late. I just wanted to know if anyone else has had a problem with that.
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I had my Dart go out reeflo was really good about replacing it. They also sold me a refurbished pump cheap for a back up
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10-10-2007, 12:48 AM
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Carpe Noctem
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Western Colorado
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Mine was loud for the first week and I tore it apart, cleaned it and put it back together. Ran flawlessly and quiet after that for nearly two years... Now it's still going strong, but on another tank in another state. I'm not sure if I got something in it running wet tests or what???
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10-10-2007, 01:29 AM
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Shark
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Valparaiso, IN
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I will see what reeflo has to say. I may completley take it off the plumbing and clean it really good. I just got it where it is. I have unions on both sides of it so it should be pretty easy.
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10-10-2007, 01:48 AM
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I've got the REEF rash!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
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Try cleanning it.
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10-10-2007, 08:59 AM
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Little fish in a big pond
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Location: Canton, GA USA
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I was going to suggest cleaning it too. If it's really grinding it could be the bearings  I've not had any problems with those pumps (knock on wood) I have several in service at the shop, as well as in some larger installations. I think I had one go bad once, and was able to have my distributor exchange it as it was still under warranty - that was through the distributor though, not the manufacturer, but I wouldn't foresee a problem at any level.
They're good, solid, and quiet pumps - well made and usually very reliable.
Jenn
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10-10-2007, 09:36 AM
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It can be rebuilt.
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Location: Pittsboro, NC
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my vote is snail in the impeller. 
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10-10-2007, 10:09 AM
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Why I get nothing done...
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Beaverton
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Mine has worked fine for a while now, runs a bit hot but I think that's common.
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10-10-2007, 11:30 AM
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Shark
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Marlboro, Ma.
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I was also going to ask if they generally run hot? My fan seems very weak and the body is hot to the touch. I have a Mak 4 next to it that the fan is really powerful and the pump body is cool to the touch.
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10-10-2007, 09:21 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Valparaiso, IN
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I talked to Reeflo and they think its the bearings. I need to call them tomorrow but I think I will be getting a new one sent to me. I would have thought it was something in the pump too but its coming from the motor not the impeller side. You can hear it very clearly. Its also not just a grinding sound but a weird hum. Its really loud now. I can hear it upstairs. I will keep you all posted.
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10-10-2007, 09:44 PM
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Carpe Noctem
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Western Colorado
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mg
I was also going to ask if they generally run hot? My fan seems very weak and the body is hot to the touch. I have a Mak 4 next to it that the fan is really powerful and the pump body is cool to the touch.
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I could keep my hand on mine for about 4-5 seconds before feeling discomfort. It may be a dumb way to tell, but that is how I can relay it to you since I don't have a point and read thermometer.
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10-10-2007, 09:51 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: bend, oregon
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Im not tough enough to take more than 1 second on my hammerheads
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Zoa and paly pics HERE
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10-10-2007, 10:05 PM
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Carpe Noctem
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fly Guy
Im not tough enough to take more than 1 second on my hammerheads
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LOL.
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10-11-2007, 10:14 AM
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Why I get nothing done...
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Beaverton
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I dunno why these pump motors run so hot. Nothing in the industrial world runs like that.
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