JessLynne7 Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 I purchased a Sicce shark adv 800. I should have just waited on the pro because I regret this purchase. The Venturi system is so loud and I need and want to use it to control flow and make air. Any dyi fixes? Nothing out there on the Internet except for reviews and praises. Other than that I love the filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flumpweesel Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 I didn't get on with Venturi options so I didn't play with it much sorry. Have you tried getting it running silently(takes a few shakes and burps to get the air out) then adding the straw to draw the air in. I did try a longer bit of air line for while but it was more faff than I needed. I used a small prefilter sponge in the out let to dissipate the flow. Its my back up filter so it's not in constant use but I do like it used it when I took my canister filter off line for a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 On 7/11/2022 at 1:53 AM, JessLynne7 said: The Venturi system is so loud and I need and want to use it to control flow and make air. I had a really hard time actually adjusting the flow and the air. That alone was enough for me to not want to use it. I had other issues, I totally feel your pain on having struggles with it. Beyond that, trying to help and remember how I solved the issues, I think one of the main things is to make sure you are using the little outlet piece. It quiets it down a lot. The venturi itself is just an adjustment but the issue I had was the actual output itself being pretty noisy. If you're hearing it too much I'd recommend just turning off the venturi and adding an airstone instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessLynne7 Posted July 11, 2022 Author Share Posted July 11, 2022 On 7/11/2022 at 5:35 AM, Flumpweesel said: I didn't get on with Venturi options so I didn't play with it much sorry. Have you tried getting it running silently(takes a few shakes and burps to get the air out) then adding the straw to draw the air in. I did try a longer bit of air line for while but it was more faff than I needed. I used a small prefilter sponge in the out let to dissipate the flow. Its my back up filter so it's not in constant use but I do like it used it when I took my canister filter off line for a while I have plug the air line to try and get any air burps out but maybe need to try for a little longer. I use the airline it came with. I tried a the longer normal piece and cut one I’m half and still loud! great idea on the baffle on outlet maybe I can try that On 7/11/2022 at 5:41 AM, nabokovfan87 said: I had a really hard time actually adjusting the flow and the air. That alone was enough for me to not want to use it. I had other issues, I totally feel your pain on having struggles with it. Beyond that, trying to help and remember how I solved the issues, I think one of the main things is to make sure you are using the little outlet piece. It quiets it down a lot. The venturi itself is just an adjustment but the issue I had was the actual output itself being pretty noisy. If you're hearing it too much I'd recommend just turning off the venturi and adding an airstone instead. It’s a pain that’s for sure. The flow is a little strong when I turn off the Venturi that was my main reason for keeping it on. And the air bubbles was a nice bonus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flumpweesel Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 I found that just tipping or shaking underwater got the air out best (without the pipe on) ran silent after but it holds a shocking amount of air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessLynne7 Posted July 11, 2022 Author Share Posted July 11, 2022 On 7/11/2022 at 6:32 AM, Flumpweesel said: I found that just tipping or shaking underwater got the air out best (without the pipe on) ran silent after but it holds a shocking amount of air. Not to sound dumb but completely under water!? Or leave the hole where Venturi is above water!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flumpweesel Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 Completely underwater, that rattle is an air bubble once it's out it's silent. And don't worry some things are easy to explain in conversation but become odd when typed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessLynne7 Posted July 11, 2022 Author Share Posted July 11, 2022 On 7/11/2022 at 8:28 AM, Flumpweesel said: Completely underwater, that rattle is an air bubble once it's out it's silent. And don't worry some things are easy to explain in conversation but become odd when typed Ok cool I was scared to get that hole under water that it would float the pump or something I will give it a try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 On 7/11/2022 at 2:54 AM, JessLynne7 said: I have plug the air line to try and get any air burps out but maybe need to try for a little longer. I use the airline it came with. I tried a the longer normal piece and cut one I’m half and still loud! I just removed it. Try removing the airline alltogether and see if that fixes it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessLynne7 Posted July 11, 2022 Author Share Posted July 11, 2022 On 7/11/2022 at 12:32 PM, nabokovfan87 said: I just removed it. Try removing the airline alltogether and see if that fixes it. Thank you i got two ideas to try so I do t throw the damn thing away and what’s my money lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 On 7/11/2022 at 11:46 AM, JessLynne7 said: i got two ideas to try so I do t throw the damn thing away and what’s my money lol awesome, best of luck with it. Hopefully you get it sorted out. I literally couldn't even tell you where mine went. Might've gotten lost in the move 😞 . It's definitely useful, especially for something like a QT tub just have on hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessLynne7 Posted July 11, 2022 Author Share Posted July 11, 2022 On 7/11/2022 at 2:48 PM, nabokovfan87 said: awesome, best of luck with it. Hopefully you get it sorted out. I literally couldn't even tell you where mine went. Might've gotten lost in the move 😞 . It's definitely useful, especially for something like a QT tub just have on hand. I will let you know how it goes. I like the filter style and set up if it will just shut the heck up a bit hahaha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessLynne7 Posted July 12, 2022 Author Share Posted July 12, 2022 On 7/11/2022 at 3:11 PM, JessLynne7 said: I will let you know how it goes. I like the filter style and set up if it will just shut the heck up a bit hahaha Maybe I just Susan’s out but I put it under water and you heard the air come out! Tried with and without the hose and still loud. I ended up turning the Venturi off and allowing it to be a waterfall so it doesn’t push too match water for my fish. It’s quieter but not what I wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 On 7/11/2022 at 6:02 PM, JessLynne7 said: Tried with and without the hose and still loud. I would check the impeller and just verify it's installed right. Could've had a weird issue from shipping or something getting in there. Mine was literally silent and yours should be too. If you hear it grinding or anything like that it's likely something rubbing where it shouldn't be. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIj5bBPzpyY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flumpweesel Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 I kept mine well submerged I felt that if the venturi hole was above the surface it needed the air shaking out of it more often. Sometimes took a couple of goes to clear. Keep messing I really liked it once I'd got figured out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessLynne7 Posted July 12, 2022 Author Share Posted July 12, 2022 On 7/12/2022 at 3:10 AM, Flumpweesel said: I kept mine well submerged I felt that if the venturi hole was above the surface it needed the air shaking out of it more often. Sometimes took a couple of goes to clear. Keep messing I really liked it once I'd got figured out. That’s a good point I didn’t keep it submerged for long just for a minute to work out the air On 7/11/2022 at 10:25 PM, nabokovfan87 said: I would check the impeller and just verify it's installed right. Could've had a weird issue from shipping or something getting in there. Mine was literally silent and yours should be too. If you hear it grinding or anything like that it's likely something rubbing where it shouldn't be. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIj5bBPzpyY That’s also a good point to check 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessLynne7 Posted July 13, 2022 Author Share Posted July 13, 2022 On 7/12/2022 at 3:18 PM, JessLynne7 said: That’s a good point I didn’t keep it submerged for long just for a minute to work out the air That’s also a good point to check Impeller was ok. turn off Venturi and silence 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flumpweesel Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Glad you got some peace at last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessLynne7 Posted July 13, 2022 Author Share Posted July 13, 2022 On 7/13/2022 at 7:46 PM, Flumpweesel said: Glad you got some peace at last. Yes but I think the flow is too much. im mess with it some more next water change but for now at least I have some ideas on things to try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 On 7/13/2022 at 4:59 PM, JessLynne7 said: Yes but I think the flow is too much. which output are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessLynne7 Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 On 7/14/2022 at 12:08 AM, nabokovfan87 said: which output are you using? Both the nozzle with Venturi and also tried it without. With Venturi off have to go with watwrfall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessLynne7 Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 On 7/13/2022 at 7:46 PM, Flumpweesel said: Glad you got some peace at last. I can’t get the stupid filter off the back brace to submerge or hahahha I’m a wuss. im have to try and slide it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanked Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 On 7/11/2022 at 4:53 AM, JessLynne7 said: I purchased a Sicce shark adv 800. I should have just waited on the pro because I regret this purchase. The Venturi system is so loud and I need and want to use it to control flow and make air. Any dyi fixes? Nothing out there on the Internet except for reviews and praises. Other than that I love the filter. The volume of air can be controlled by adding a valve to the intake tube. There are small plastic ones available or just use a gang valve and a longer tube. Intake noise can be controlled by inserting a thin strip of filter foam or cloth into the intake. This will also moderate flow, depending on how much is used. It just occurred to me that inserting the above water portion of the tube into a piece of filter foam might also work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessLynne7 Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 On 7/14/2022 at 8:39 AM, Tanked said: The volume of air can be controlled by adding a valve to the intake tube. There are small plastic ones available or just use a gang valve and a longer tube. Intake noise can be controlled by inserting a thin strip of filter foam or cloth into the intake. This will also moderate flow, depending on how much is used. It just occurred to me that inserting the above water portion of the tube into a piece of filter foam might also work. Omg it’s like you read my mind. I was playing around with this and stuck a piece of kabob stick in there! Flow gets in the tube for air but it’s so much mor quiet now. Not silent but 95% improvement 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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