Quiet One Stop Working

[jawwad2004]

I have been using this pump (quiet one 3000) for about 3 months. Two weeks ago, all of a sudden it just stopped. Since it is my return pump, all of my water drained back into the sump and I had about 3 gallons of water on my floor.

It did the exact same thing today again. Twice at that!
I dissembled the pump, there was no debris stuck or anything. I am still using the pump however I am closely monitoring it. I have a mag 7 back up pump, but the piping wont fit it (so I am heading out to HD to get an attachment).
Has anyone had a similar problem with their quiet one pump.

 

[Tonyscoots84]

from what i have heard from the users on here, there supposed to be really good pumps...

 

[reefman]

I had a similar exp. but luckily (no, not luck..i make sure it did when i hook it up)my sump can handle the backflow.
this was my thread http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/general-discussion/12509-quietone.html
Is probabaly overheating.

 

[jhale]

J, drill a hole in your return at the water level to break the siphon and stop the sump from flooding.

QO's never broke on me sorry.

 

[jawwad2004]

J, drill a hole in your return at the water level to break the siphon and stop the sump from flooding.

QO's never broke on me sorry.

Thanks for the tip J, Ill get to it.

 

[phk36]

qoiet one

Hey J I had a 4000 it was very noisey and about 2 yrs old . I called there tech Gene he replaced it at no charge. I run a 5000 at its ok so far. Its only 6 months old , Pete

 

[joseney21]

mine doesn't usually start if it loses power. i have to give the impeller a nudge to get it started. I'd like to know how to fix this problem also....

 

[reefman]

if it stops, it may be clog, overheat or dead.
if clog,needs cleaning
if overheat, unplug,let cool off then plug in
if dead return . i think they waranty for 3 years.
if urs needs a jumpstart, it may be need cleaning.