Need help with Koralia 3.

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  1. Mr.Ace

    Mr.Ace Flamingo Tongue

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    I just got a used K3 and it is really loud when it is running in water. If I take it out then it sounds fine. Something is vibrating and I can't quite figure out how to fix it. Has anybody ever had this problem or know what I could do to stop the rattling?
     
    Mr.Ace, Feb 13, 2010
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  2. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    I believe you can find the manual online how to remove the propeller, Sounds like it might be loose. MY K4's, K3 and K2 are absolutely silent, I wouldnt even notice them unless I paid attention to look for them. You might have to make sure everything is secured in place.
     
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  3. loneracer05

    loneracer05 Clown Trigger

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    did you let them run for afew min? sometimes the propeller thingamabob chatters a bit till it gets goin
     
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  4. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Mine are really loud when starting up and then quiet down. Also, here's another tip I learned. It seems weird, but it worked for me. Take the removable half of the plastic casing off and rotate it 180 degrees, put it back on, turn the koralia on, and see if it quieted down.
     
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