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03/10/2006, 10:06 PM
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Location: Lake Stevens, WA
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Noisy Pump!
I recently purchased(in December) a acrylic 75 gallon with overflow and after much work getting the plumbing working (all while completing a major remodel on my house) I did a freshwater fill to test it out and the pump that I purchased with the tank is just too loud. It is an Iwaki WMD40-RLT. My wife's reaction when I turned it on was, "It's not gonna sound like that ALL the time is it?".
Frankly, the noise is a bit over the top, I was able to reduce the sound of the overflow but the pump and fan are just plain loud even with the cabinet doors closed. Can anyone suggest a way to get the pump quieter OR if there is no solution to get the noise down can you suggest a good quiet pump (under $250) that will do the job? Thanks! Ryan Kamp Everett, WA |
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03/10/2006, 10:12 PM
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 To Reef Central Setting the pump on a rubber pad (like a mouse pad) might help. It's external, right? You don't want a mouse pad touching the water column. What type of fan does the setup have?
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03/10/2006, 10:33 PM
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I have placed the pump and the sump on mouse pads to reduce the vibrations. The fan is integrated into the pump(yes it is an external pump)
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03/10/2006, 10:35 PM
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Hmm, I think you're going to want to search for a new pump. You could try soundproofing the stand, I guess. I'm not an expert on pumps in that size range, so hopefully someone else will add some comments.
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03/10/2006, 10:43 PM
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Thanks for the response
 Ryan Kamp Everett, WA |
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03/11/2006, 12:45 AM
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I would suggest an Eheim http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_...ds.asp?CartId= They are some of the Quietest and most reliable pumps out there.
HTH Kakan
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Remember, if the women don't find you handsome they should at least find you handy. {Red Green} Current Tank Info: 90g AGA Mixed Reef, 20g sump, Eheim 1260 Return, ER RS180, Reeflow dart & OM 4way, 2x250w MH, RK2 Controler |
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