rio pump question

[bino_98]

hey guys...i have a rio 1700 pump that runs my skimmer. the other day after dumping the collection cup the pump started making a buzzing sound. i took it off and rinsed it out and tightned the housing and when i put it back on it was louder than before. anyone had this problem before or know how to remedy this??
thanks Brian

 

[rickt4du]

How old is the pump? The design of the impeller is the problem with them. Although, a rio is the best pump for muy excalibur skimmer, I have to change out the buzzing impeller every 6-8 months. Also make sure the ruber boot cap is still on both ends of the ceramic post on the impeller. If its missing the pump will rattle and buzz. I had one go down the drain once.

 

[bino_98]

hey rick
thanks for the reply. i checked the boot caps and they are both snug, so i'll try replacing the impeller. the pump itself is probably only about 4 maybe 5 months old. you know i have another rio 1700 that started doing the same thing and it was only about 1 month old. anyway i'll replace the impeller and see if that helps. it's just strange to me. one minute quite and the next it sounds like a chainsaw.
thanks Brian

 

[rickt4du]

Most people hate rios...they are the only pump my skimmer works correctly with. Thinking about a new skimmer if this happens again soon.