My 3 Best Tips that Fix a NOISY CANISTER FILTER [Plus 3 Bonus Tips!] - THESE WORK!

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  • @jab376101
    @jab376101 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for this video! I have the exact same filter on my 125 gallon discus tank and have loved it until it started making an awful noise. Thanks you your video I fixed the propeller and now it's as quite as the day I bought it! Definitely giving you a like and a subscribe!

    • @BenOchart
      @BenOchart  2 роки тому +1

      I’m glad you were able to resolve the issue 😀👍🏻

  • @leejohnson7083
    @leejohnson7083 3 роки тому +7

    You're a bloody superstar. Tapped the filter lots of bubbles came out. It's never been so quiet in over 4 years.

    • @BenOchart
      @BenOchart  3 роки тому +2

      Like burping a baby, LOL! I'm glad it worked for you.

  • @lindasherman5099
    @lindasherman5099 3 роки тому +6

    2:49 mins into the video and my problem is solved!! I'm new to canisters, and my first rinse-out resulted in 1) a leak(which i found the problem) and 2) loud buzzy rattle (which i suspected was impeller related and you told me what to look for). THANK YOU!!!

  • @joeader6046
    @joeader6046 4 місяці тому +1

    Would I like about your videos is the fact that at one time you figured out what was wrong with your filters and how to go about fixing them you and I are around the same age and we have a tendency to use our heads and common sense when it comes to problems and problem-solving

  • @sarahw.3738
    @sarahw.3738 Рік тому +1

    Man you fixed my stuff!! I was missing the bushing on the inside of the impeller and didn't know it! I checked it out and made a replacement. Low and behold it worked! Thanks a million!

  • @akshayyadu4391
    @akshayyadu4391 3 роки тому +2

    I dont have a canister but watched the whole video because this is your experience speaking. I love it thanks will buy one and maintain it

  • @robanthes1308
    @robanthes1308 10 місяців тому +1

    I was very happy with the performance of this filter (non uv model) my Ehiem crapped out after many years and i couldnt get it to work properly so i needed a new filter asap, ordered off amazon and again, very happy. My only gripe is its rather noisy, its not horrible, but compared to the ehiem and rina filstars, it is. The impeller trick reduced it to a more reasonable level. I had it perfect but transporting it over to the tank after a cleaning made it a bit loose. For the price, you get a bit on the flimsy side of plastics but otherwise its well worth the money.

  • @Ajra8981
    @Ajra8981 4 місяці тому +1

    Just tapped the filter ,no more noise ,ty for advice 👍

  • @sashasquash
    @sashasquash Рік тому +1

    Super helpful! It was the impeller causing all the racket in my freshly unboxed Aquatop. I discovered it didn't come with the rubber tip needed to stabilize the impeller's rod, but luckily the same tip from my recently deceased Eheim fit in there. Magic!

    • @BenOchart
      @BenOchart  Рік тому +1

      That worked out well!😀👍🏻

  • @girishnaik5337
    @girishnaik5337 3 роки тому +1

    Dear Sir! Your video helped me silencing my Sunsun HBL 802 today morning, my culprit was extra packed bio media in it. I reduced it and problem solved. Thanks a ton. God bless u.

    • @BenOchart
      @BenOchart  3 роки тому +1

      I'm so glad to hear that this helped. Thank you.

  • @tuanpham8321
    @tuanpham8321 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you very much Ben. Followed your instructions and it worked great. I was so close to replace mine with a more expensive filter and now I could sleep next to it.

    • @BenOchart
      @BenOchart  3 роки тому

      That’s great news, thank you!

  • @tnsdemon1706
    @tnsdemon1706 3 роки тому +1

    I applied your technique to my sunsun hbl 803 and now it doesn't make those annoying bubbling noise in the outlet pipe again. Really really great video

  • @Bigofft
    @Bigofft 2 роки тому +2

    Legend! This video fixed my noisy canister.

    • @BenOchart
      @BenOchart  2 роки тому

      Very glad to hear that 😀👍🏻

  • @marandagriffin4556
    @marandagriffin4556 4 роки тому +3

    Getting ready to put together my first 125 and getting my first canister filters. Great info as always Thanks Ben!

    • @BenOchart
      @BenOchart  4 роки тому

      ThanK you and good luck Miranda😀👍🏻

  • @bagariusyarrelli7142
    @bagariusyarrelli7142 4 роки тому +1

    Been running my 704B for about a half year in an overstocked over filtered 37 gal tank full of Rusty Cichlids. Initially it became noisy after a few days and it took me a while to figure out that pre-filter blockage on the intake was the culprit. Had to buy a larger coarser pre-filter and squeeze it out when it becomes full - no noise no problem. After watching your videos I bought my Sun Sun on sale for $69. Love this quiet powerful monster. For only $300 more I could have bought a Fluval FX6 ;-{) BTW - UA-cam stopped email notifications for all my subscribed channels including yours. One UA-camr wrote that UA-cam no longer notifies his subscribers by email.

  • @Tony21TT
    @Tony21TT 4 роки тому +2

    I use JBL canister and I not hear nothing...very
    happy with it...great video...like always

  • @zaidadams7181
    @zaidadams7181 3 роки тому +2

    Great video!!!!Giving the impeller a good clean then adding some pure petroleum jelly (Vaseline) On the shaft,impeller and a bit in the housing also helps a lot it also prolongs the life of the impeller and the life of the canister

    • @BenOchart
      @BenOchart  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you. I use a “food grade” silicone lube. Thanks for watching and commenting😀👍🏻

  • @troyhummon7978
    @troyhummon7978 Рік тому +1

    Good tips. I have a Penn Plax Cascade with a rattling impeller and already did all your tips. However, I think the impeller shaft needs a spacer/washer to center it vertically. I'm gonna try it.

  • @brianp6180
    @brianp6180 4 роки тому +3

    I ran a 704b for a couple of years. Powerful filter. I did have issues with noise at 1st. I rubbed the impeller magnet with silicone grease. It worked until the filter got broken in and it became very quite. The problem is the UV light design is terrible. When I cleaned the filter there would be water in the glass housing that is supposed to keep the bulb dry. I tried to seal it by rubbing silicone grease on the o ring seal. Didn’t work. Finally the water corroded the electrical connection. I retired the filter. I still have it as a backup in case of emergency. If SunSun would release a version of this filter I would buy it. The UV light is to small anyway for a large filter like the 704 b

    • @BenOchart
      @BenOchart  4 роки тому

      I wonder if a bit of plumbers tape would help seal off that light? I only ran the UV on weekends and never relied on it for anything more that water clarification (i e not for killing virus etc)

  • @Chris-nn3vu
    @Chris-nn3vu 4 роки тому +7

    I returned mine and bought a fluval one that's how I fixed my noise problem lol :-)

    • @filiplaskovski9993
      @filiplaskovski9993 3 роки тому +1

      You’d be surprised I’ve got a fluval 107 canister and it’s super loud

  • @ezekielthornton5408
    @ezekielthornton5408 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks Ben! Didn't think of the tray being over full they seem like they are seated good but ill try that on my next clean out. As always great info.

  • @MrSchrig
    @MrSchrig 4 роки тому +3

    I had a high pitched whining noise coming from my daughter's brand new Polar Aurora 525 gallon canister filter after setup after a few hours. Shaking and tipping it (releasing air) would fix it for an hour then the high pitched whining noise would return. Turns out the outflow nozzle tube was too restrictive and causing back-pressure on the pump. Drilling out the holes to a larger size (increasing flow) eliminated the noise permanently.

  • @76breadman
    @76breadman 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you ever so much. The propeller fix did it.

    • @BenOchart
      @BenOchart  3 роки тому

      Thank you. Love it when one of my videos helps somebody😀👍🏻

  • @Vietnam07
    @Vietnam07 2 роки тому

    Great video! Will any food grade silicon works fine? I found one at Home Depot called Silicone Faucet Grease by Danco. Will that works? Thanks

  • @sergio79arg
    @sergio79arg 4 роки тому +2

    Hi Ben i´m from Argentina and i have a sunsun hw-3000 and is a beast in all aspects, i love the possibility to increase or decrease the power of the bomb. Nice tips and great video. greetings!!

  • @Msibme
    @Msibme 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for all of your tips ... I got my sunsun second hand and cleaned it today ... omg flood ... noisy ... wouldn't prime ackkk thank you thank you ... your vids saved me. Am wondering where to get the o rings

    • @BenOchart
      @BenOchart  3 роки тому

      I might have them at my Amazon store: www.Amazon.com/shop/benochart or check on EBay. 😀👍🏻

  • @paulmccarthy7467
    @paulmccarthy7467 4 роки тому

    Great value for money canister filter I also have 4 never had any issues with them Running noisy. Also run the fx6. Some great information around is it all find solutions canister filter (sun sun)

  • @stevesimon8306
    @stevesimon8306 4 роки тому

    I love my Sunsun canisters. Those most common issue I have is the little skimmers on the intake tend to suck air in from the surface.

  • @MrRickyb81
    @MrRickyb81 2 роки тому

    This also works fantastic with the Aquatops!

  • @JerryAndrews-re2iv
    @JerryAndrews-re2iv Рік тому

    Impeller issue here! I just didn't have it seated properly and now my filter is silent. Thanks Ben

    • @JerryAndrews-re2iv
      @JerryAndrews-re2iv Рік тому

      Just a follow up for others...my issue was that my impeller top was not locked down correctly. If it is too difficult to turn and lock then it probably isn't seated right.

  • @aaroncurragh2548
    @aaroncurragh2548 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you I lost my bottom nub on my empller now I know what's making my issue

  • @truereefkeeping6022
    @truereefkeeping6022 4 роки тому

    I run a sunsun hw-5000 and I love it it’s SUPER POWERFUL

  • @BenOchart
    @BenOchart  4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for watching! For more fish keeping videos with tricks, tips and hacks, check out these playlists:
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    For tips and tricks with SunSun canister filters go here:
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  • @petewash999
    @petewash999 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Ben! Your videos always have great tips for aquarium hobbyists. I'm going to try your suggestion of putting yoga mat material under the footings of my canister filter. I'm getting a good amount of cabinet resonance noise, so it seems like your tip could be a true fix. Thanks a bunch!

    • @BenOchart
      @BenOchart  Рік тому

      Also any hoses touching the cabinet can create vibration. I’ve had to reposition or place foam between a hose and the cabinet to dampen the vibration.

  • @RaulsAquaticsandReptiles
    @RaulsAquaticsandReptiles 4 роки тому +1

    Nice video 👍 Thanks for sharing Ben 💪🏼

  • @gazyg1973
    @gazyg1973 4 роки тому +1

    Great video Ben I have had noisy canister 👌

  • @MyAquariumPetz
    @MyAquariumPetz Рік тому

    my filter often gets small air bubbles stuck in it, i had an idea of putting the filter on a timer unit so it turns off for 15mins per day to allow air bubbles to evacuate. Do you think that would work?

  • @stevemacdonald2303
    @stevemacdonald2303 8 місяців тому

    Yeah I am thinking of getting one

  • @lj2040
    @lj2040 2 роки тому +1

    What a great video

  • @leo2o915
    @leo2o915 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing videos like always

  • @tulioalopez
    @tulioalopez 4 роки тому +1

    Buenos días my friend, thank you again . Bless you.

  • @jcmasterx
    @jcmasterx Рік тому +1

    Thank you sooo much!!!👍👍👍👍

  • @VinnysAquatics
    @VinnysAquatics 4 роки тому +1

    Great video 👍 as always great information! I had a great time in the livestream this am, thank you my friend 😉 I eventually shut down my canisters...having 25 tanks it’s just so much electricity and worry I’ve switched to a huge air pump and tricked out hobs for now, how many canisters do you run?

    • @BenOchart
      @BenOchart  4 роки тому

      Hi Vinny, That’s a lot of tanks! I get it on how much juice they were using. Sponge filters and pumps make sense. I’m currently running 3 cans...but will shift to more sponges if my number of tanks goes up, for sure!

  • @rickytillotson9235
    @rickytillotson9235 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for the little tip help me out as it got to the point where I wanted to smash my external filter

    • @Blck_Stallion
      @Blck_Stallion 3 роки тому

      I’m about to smash mine but UA-cam says not yet come and watch some videos

    • @rickytillotson9235
      @rickytillotson9235 3 роки тому

      Y up with your one mate

    • @Blck_Stallion
      @Blck_Stallion 3 роки тому

      Ricky Tillotson the loud rattling noise but when I open and check everything seems good. I can’t tell what causes the rattling noise

    • @rickytillotson9235
      @rickytillotson9235 3 роки тому

      Have you happen to have a airstone were the outlet pipe is mate

  • @imjt291
    @imjt291 4 роки тому +1

    Nice video. Im just curious about your blue strap watch 🤔

    • @BenOchart
      @BenOchart  4 роки тому +1

      It’s a TechnoMarine and good for anyone working in and around water a lot.

  • @aquariumtreasures1054
    @aquariumtreasures1054 4 роки тому +1

    Great tips😊👍

  • @paulone65
    @paulone65 4 роки тому +1

    love my 704b have not had a problem with any of my sunsun filters.i do not use the uv light

    • @BenOchart
      @BenOchart  4 роки тому

      I did have to replace the O ring after a few years (no big deal) of use and I only use the uV weekends.

  • @GrayWolf420
    @GrayWolf420 3 роки тому

    Dose this work for others to ? I have a marienland canister

  • @creationsofmindRS
    @creationsofmindRS 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you!

  • @uraninite8151
    @uraninite8151 4 роки тому

    Very helpful. I think mine might be noisy because of my trays being over filled.

  • @jeffs4947
    @jeffs4947 2 роки тому

    Ben, I have a question. I'm about to purchase a Oase biomaster thermo 250 canister filter for my 40 gal. freshwater aquarium. However, I've read comments from people that own them. They all complain about "burping," releasing air bubbles into the aquarium, and/or has low flow rates. I would like to know if its possible to replace the impeller that will come with the filter, that I'm planning to buy, with a bigger impeller? Would that fix the problem?

    • @BenOchart
      @BenOchart  2 роки тому

      That’s a question you should ask Oase. The impeller section is usually pretty tight so I’m not sure if a larger one is even possible.

  • @AlessioPellegriniP
    @AlessioPellegriniP 3 роки тому

    I just got a sunsun HBL-802 and it makes an unbearable noise, I`ve disassembled and reassembled it several times but the noise continues to be heard even outside the room. I hope they take it back, otherwise I have to throw it away.

  • @AnhBoyDad
    @AnhBoyDad 2 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @evansmoak7182
    @evansmoak7182 3 роки тому

    I love your channel Ben. I've noticed when I tilt my Sun Sun to release air bubbles (when it's turned on) that some water leaks from the lid connection points. I applied Husky silicone grease to the large o-ring at set up. Is it normal for a some water to leak when I tilt it?

    • @BenOchart
      @BenOchart  2 роки тому

      Might be moisture from working with it. If it doesn’t keep growing you’re okay. Consider getting an inexpensive water sensor (like Watchdog brand at amazon.com/shop/benochart) and keep canisters in rubber tubs.

    • @evansmoak7182
      @evansmoak7182 2 роки тому

      @@BenOchart I did both of those things and it was fine. I've since sold that house and was fortunate to sell that 125g to the buyers with all the fish (didn't want move all that) and bought a Fluval canister for my 38g at new house.

  • @passenger3
    @passenger3 4 роки тому +1

    Hey Ben.
    Nice little Tips video my guy.
    Do you live besides a lake over there in the 🇺🇸 ?

    • @BenOchart
      @BenOchart  4 роки тому +1

      I wish. I’m in the semi-arid desert known as Los Angeles 😀

    • @passenger3
      @passenger3 4 роки тому

      @@BenOchart looks like a lake through your window..lol 👍

  • @russellturner579
    @russellturner579 4 роки тому

    Beeni been running the expetmatic for all most month ur right about it catching all waist but that air noise driving me nuts

    • @BenOchart
      @BenOchart  4 роки тому +1

      The sound of the bubbles or the tube sucking in air? Mines under a canopy, so I can barely hear it. I took the cap off of the airline and it got real quiet. You can also just not use the airline, and make it a powerhead with no bubbles.

  • @szitsolutions6209
    @szitsolutions6209 3 роки тому

    How long would you say it takes to break in? I have mine set up (704b) for a month and there is a slight noise from it, in a quiet room you can hear it almost as much as my air pump, it came partially installed I just had to put media and prime. Cleaned it today and opened the impeller and it seemed fine, I did shake it a little too remove air and it let out all the air it had, where should I look?

    • @BenOchart
      @BenOchart  2 роки тому

      It should be quiet. Put it on a foam pad and see if that helps.

  • @kimberly8185
    @kimberly8185 9 місяців тому

    Do any of these thing cause sloshing noises? It is like it's sucking air

    • @BenOchart
      @BenOchart  9 місяців тому +1

      There’s some air getting in. Be sure connections are tight and if that doesn’t handle it, check the O ring that seals it. It might need replacing.

    • @kimberly8185
      @kimberly8185 9 місяців тому

      @@BenOchart I finally figured it out! Thanks!!

  • @edgararcega3046
    @edgararcega3046 3 роки тому

    Other than the noise is it bad if my new canister filter makes a slight rattling sound?

    • @BenOchart
      @BenOchart  3 роки тому

      It shouldn’t be rattling. If something is not sitting right it could impact performance.

    • @edgararcega3046
      @edgararcega3046 3 роки тому

      @@BenOchart i might return the marineland canister i got like 2 weeks ago. Ever since i opened the box it seemed like the filter they sent me was used. I've tried adjusting the impeller many times and checked for leaks but no matter what it keeps making that sound. Last thing i will try is adding some Vaseline to the impeller. Apparently that's what some do to their canister filters to make them run quiet so it doesn't hurt to try i guess. As a matter of fact when I first got this canister filter it was coated with this grease like stuff in multiple places including the impeller. I freaked out a d that that wasn't gonna be good for my fish so i cleaned off all the grease and maybe that's what caused this rattling.. but anyways il let you know if the grease fixes my rattling problem

  • @frankiefingerz8047
    @frankiefingerz8047 3 роки тому

    I just hooked up 2 704bs & theyre rattling i already opened them twice but i may have too much biohome in there so im gonna try again

    • @BenOchart
      @BenOchart  2 роки тому

      Did reducing the amount of biohome work

    • @frankiefingerz8047
      @frankiefingerz8047 2 роки тому

      Nope as far as im concerned 704 b r rattleboxes

  • @elmee96
    @elmee96 4 роки тому +3

    The way to fix noisy filters is to not buy sunsuns ;)
    Jokes aside they are super good at their job. Great filtration for a small buck

  • @matthancock6375
    @matthancock6375 10 місяців тому

    My canister is leaking bad and sounds like it's got air trapped I've tried your tips but nothing is working its a all pond solutions 2000l EFX??+ it has flooded my carpets twice I don't no how to fix it

    • @BenOchart
      @BenOchart  10 місяців тому

      Where’s the water leaking from? Hose connections? From the body? Is there a crack or a loose hose?

  • @philipwatts9033
    @philipwatts9033 Рік тому

    Fluval fx4 is noisy . Currently trying to eliminate it . Sound proofing isn’t working

    • @BenOchart
      @BenOchart  Рік тому

      It shouldn’t be. Be sure the baskets are not overfilled, motor and impeller are properly seated and secure and the unit is on a foam pad with the hoses not touching anything and not too long.

    • @philipwatts9033
      @philipwatts9033 Рік тому

      @@BenOchart I have a video up with the noise

    • @philipwatts9033
      @philipwatts9033 Рік тому

      @@BenOchart
      I’ve tried all of those options and still too noisy .
      I’d like to hear another fx4 motor to confirm if it’s faulty or they all make a loud hum

  • @pamannis7665
    @pamannis7665 4 роки тому

    I have a Sun Sun HW 5000 and the valves leak in a place that can't be sealed or a new o-ring added. I've tried to contact the company in various ways they don't respond and I can't find parts for it anywhere. I also have a fluval FX6 on the tank as well so at least it's working great.
    Update: called them and they answered right away. I am waiting for them to send me an invoice for the parts I need. if you have one that's less than a year old and you have the receipts they will send them for free. In my case I don't have the receipt.

    • @thatoneguy12986
      @thatoneguy12986 4 роки тому

      It's a beast when it works. Mine leaked from the valve too. Didn't even make it 24 hours. Took over a month for Ming Trading to send a replacement. Now it's sounding like a grinding noise and like it's sucking in air. I'm going back to Fluval myself. Rumors are, and why you can't find the hw-5000 or any parts, is they're temporarily discontinuing it to rework a couple things due to all the complaints.

  • @dennisvanopstal7360
    @dennisvanopstal7360 3 роки тому +2

    Good brands like JBL, Oase, Eheim and Fluval are not noisy when set up properly.
    They are 100% silent.
    Just this cheapest ones.

  • @andrescott2794
    @andrescott2794 4 роки тому

    Can you do the same to hang on back

    • @BenOchart
      @BenOchart  4 роки тому +1

      A video on how to quiet one down or a process similar to what was done with the canister?

  • @jacintabusher1642
    @jacintabusher1642 4 роки тому +2

    I took the rubber ring off the top of my canister filter to check it. It was fine so I popped the ring back on, but I didn’t put it back in exactly the same position. Because it was a used ring it was compressed in a few spots. When I didn’t put it back in the exact same spot it let a very small amount of air into the canister - rattled like hell. Such a small error and once corrected it went back to being whisper quiet. But it took me three days to work out what I had done incorrectly. 🥺🥺🥺

    • @BenOchart
      @BenOchart  4 роки тому

      Glad you figured it out 😀👍🏻

  • @DeepikaAditya
    @DeepikaAditya 4 роки тому

    Where does air get into the system?

    • @BenOchart
      @BenOchart  4 роки тому +1

      Often it comes in mixed in with the media, like in the sponges and needs to work it’s way out. If hoses are not snugly attached or if the large rubber O ring has cracks or flat spots, air can get in that way too.

  • @girishnaik5337
    @girishnaik5337 3 роки тому +1

    P. S. Actually I tried all ur suggestions.

  • @ironhead320
    @ironhead320 3 роки тому

    Mine is really noise only had it 3 years

    • @BenOchart
      @BenOchart  3 роки тому

      Try some of my tips and see if it makes a difference

    • @ironhead320
      @ironhead320 3 роки тому

      @@BenOchart will do

  • @fishiemon64
    @fishiemon64 4 роки тому

    good video Ben im an aspiring UA-camr , any advice, a sub from you would be awesome!!!

    • @BenOchart
      @BenOchart  2 роки тому +1

      Check this out: ua-cam.com/video/G_zAZ4HXJnM/v-deo.html

  • @CRUCESlGNATUS
    @CRUCESlGNATUS 4 роки тому

    First