My RIO started clicking. I can hit it, and it will shut up for a while. Sometimes it will stop though. Anyway, I took it apart, and I can't tell anything noticeable. What should I do if I want to keep this pump for water changes etc. With the clicking, it gets very little pressure. thanks.
RIO2500 is clicking please HELP!
- Thread starter RedCarpet
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It could be that one of the fins is damaged on the impeller (they use a hinged impeller), or something is in the impeller housing. Or, it could be doing the inevitable, breaking. I have a number of old Rios that the material inside the pump itself has seemingly come apart and these pumps don't work well anymore, like yours, and click. I think this is a sign the motor is done for. Look up Rios on this board, not a lot of positives for certain sizes, and I think yours is one of them.
My rio 2100 clicked off and on for a long time. I found that by plugging and un plugging it a few times, it would finally operate smoothly, until it failed and polluted my tank. I didn't find any damaged impellers, I think the problem was in the clearance between the impeller magnet and chamber that it operated in. Get another pump. It's probably still good for mixing new water.
Mitch
Mitch
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