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Lady Hobbs
06-05-2010, 06:48 PM
I have a whisper 60 that used to run two big airstones in two tanks. Now the danged thing can't run even two little sponge filters. What's making this thing frizzle out......weak motor?
domjd05
06-05-2010, 06:58 PM
How old is it?

I've never had an air pump go bad, and I've been given some that look to be 10+ years old that were probably left outside in the snow for a few years...lol
Lady Hobbs
06-05-2010, 07:08 PM
Never mind. Found the problem.

Took it apart and there are two little plungers in there that the motor makes work. Both plungers have tears in them so no pressure can build up.
Northernguy
06-05-2010, 08:02 PM
Most lfs carry new diaphrams.Just make sure you bring those with you to compare to the new ones.There are many different sizes.
korith
06-06-2010, 03:18 AM
Should be able to McGyver the gaskets out of something.
Northernguy
06-06-2010, 03:20 AM
Should be able to McGyver the gaskets out of something.
Mine all have rubber diaphrams.
toddnbecka
06-06-2010, 03:36 AM
Kensfish.com has the Whisper 60 repair kits for the best price I could find online.
Lady Hobbs
06-06-2010, 02:48 PM
Thanks Todd. It's not like the things cost a fortune and can't be replaced cheap enough. I will take a look at Kens but more than likely will just plug up the one air outlet and use it as a single source. I only use the double when setting up my breeding tank. One side still works fair.
Northernguy
06-06-2010, 02:55 PM
Its only a two minute surgery and its real simple.There should only be a small screw in the center.It will also run more quiet once repaired.
Lady Hobbs
06-06-2010, 03:00 PM
Is THAT what's making it sound like a lawn mower! LOL

OK......going to Kens site now. Wanted to order some earthworm flakes anyway.

This is all the information I get.

Whisper 60 & 100 Air Pump Repair Kit: $10.25 Each (This tell me nuttin' honey)
Lady Hobbs
06-06-2010, 03:07 PM
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This is dumb. I can buy a new one for $20!
Northernguy
06-06-2010, 03:18 PM
lol Yup! They do charge a lot for those things!
Have you priced it out at your lfs?
Lady Hobbs
06-06-2010, 03:20 PM
What LFS? The only fish store within an hour of me is Petsmart.
Northernguy
06-06-2010, 03:22 PM
What LFS? The only fish store within an hour of me is Petsmart.
:hmm3grin2orange: lol My sincerest apologies!
toddnbecka
06-06-2010, 05:03 PM
The repair kit includes new silicone flapper valves too. I agree the cost is a bit high compared to the price of a new pump, but at least it's one less drop in the landfill.