How to Quiet a Pump

gummi · 05/17/2007, 06:25 AM

I have a Gen-X GX6000 that hums pretty loud. Does anyone have any tips to quiet it down?

chemisfun11 · 05/17/2007, 07:05 AM

You can try styrofoam or a mouse pad underneath to dampen vibration. Also if you used rigid PVC instead of flexible or vinly tubing that could add to the noise.

As far as modding the pump itself, try the DIY forum

gummi · 05/17/2007, 09:13 AM

Yeah, I'm already using flex line. Never thought of a mouse pad... I was going to buy some neoprene but the mouse pad is a great idea. What about wrapping the pump in a noise-absorbing food safe insulation?

musky1963 · 05/17/2007, 09:16 AM

I surely am not an expert on pumps, but I would not wrap anything around a pump. Overheating!

speartheman · 05/17/2007, 11:22 AM

yes ; the only way I could quiet my pump was to put it in the basement dolphin 3500

jpv · 05/18/2007, 02:19 PM

I put a 3/4" thick pcs of foam rubber under mine. It totally eliminated the noise. I also have flex tubing between the PVC that goes to and from and the pump. My skimmer makes more noise now.

zbrook1 · 05/20/2007, 06:59 PM

I have a Mag 9.5 and I just add three lines of aquarium sealant about a 1/4 inch high,3/8 inch wide along the bottom and let it dry. Have solid PVC and it is very quiet.

nick18tjetta · 05/20/2007, 08:22 PM

Unplug it! Really I couldn't get my Iwaki quiet enought for the living room (even removed fan) so I ordered a posiedon pump. They are suppose to be super quiet, under 30db. Really if you want less noise order a new pump. I was torn between the Ehiem 1262 and Posiedon. I plan on running penductors so I went with the posiedon, if you don't plan on running penductors I would get the eheim.

05/17/2007, 06:25 AM	#1
gummi Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brampton, ON Posts: 282	How to Quiet a Pump I have a Gen-X GX6000 that hums pretty loud. Does anyone have any tips to quiet it down?

05/17/2007, 07:05 AM	#2
chemisfun11 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bellmore,NY Posts: 288	You can try styrofoam or a mouse pad underneath to dampen vibration. Also if you used rigid PVC instead of flexible or vinly tubing that could add to the noise. As far as modding the pump itself, try the DIY forum __________________ I wish I could think of something clever to write here... Current Tank Info: Custom 170 gallon 54"x30"x24" low iron rimless glass tank, 20g fuge, 100g sump, AquaC EV 240 skimmer, Geo Calcium reactor

05/17/2007, 09:13 AM	#3
gummi Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brampton, ON Posts: 282	Yeah, I'm already using flex line. Never thought of a mouse pad... I was going to buy some neoprene but the mouse pad is a great idea. What about wrapping the pump in a noise-absorbing food safe insulation?

05/17/2007, 09:16 AM	#4
musky1963 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NW PA Posts: 100	I surely am not an expert on pumps, but I would not wrap anything around a pump. Overheating!

05/17/2007, 11:22 AM	#5
speartheman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pennsauken N.J. Posts: 78	yes ; the only way I could quiet my pump was to put it in the basement dolphin 3500

05/18/2007, 02:19 PM	#6
jpv Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 9	I put a 3/4" thick pcs of foam rubber under mine. It totally eliminated the noise. I also have flex tubing between the PVC that goes to and from and the pump. My skimmer makes more noise now.

05/20/2007, 06:59 PM	#7
zbrook1 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Bemus Point,NY Posts: 200	I have a Mag 9.5 and I just add three lines of aquarium sealant about a 1/4 inch high,3/8 inch wide along the bottom and let it dry. Have solid PVC and it is very quiet.

05/20/2007, 08:22 PM	#8
nick18tjetta Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 643	Unplug it! Really I couldn't get my Iwaki quiet enought for the living room (even removed fan) so I ordered a posiedon pump. They are suppose to be super quiet, under 30db. Really if you want less noise order a new pump. I was torn between the Ehiem 1262 and Posiedon. I plan on running penductors so I went with the posiedon, if you don't plan on running penductors I would get the eheim.