Loud pumps HELP!

fast94m · 02/10/2007, 01:22 AM

I recently replaced a mag 5 with a eheim 1260 for my return, i also have the euroreef rs80 w/ sp2 pump. Both vibrate kinda badly with my ehiem being the worst. I bought these parts for their reputation for being quiet, so whats the problem? Its more of a loud hum i guess is the best way to describe it, it seems like raising the pump off the 20L glass sump doesnt even seem to quiet it, any suggestions?

sjm817 · 02/10/2007, 07:43 AM

1260 is normally a quiet pump. How do you have it plumbed?

fast94m · 02/10/2007, 10:06 AM

I have it soft plumbed 3/4" vinyl tubing to a scwd split to 2 u-tubes. Should i break the pump down and clean it? its only like 2 weeks old.

sjm817 · 02/10/2007, 10:34 AM

I wouldn't think so, but it wouldn't hurt to take it apart and make sure everything is OK in there. Did you ever try it without the SCWD?

fast94m · 02/10/2007, 10:52 AM

Yes i had it plumbed before w/o it, kinda seemed just as loud. I had it in a tupperware storage bin sump last week, this week i set up au 20L glass sump thinkin it'd be quieter due to thicker materials but its not. Do these pumps run quieter externally?

davocean · 02/10/2007, 11:22 AM

I have an eheim 1262 in my sump and can't hear it at all.
Can you set it on a filter pad or something?
It may be vibrating off glass.

fast94m · 02/10/2007, 05:35 PM

What can i add to the tank to dampen but not become a biological filter or leach anything into my tank? I was considering those stick on rubber pads for furniture to the bottom of the pump, or maybe a mouse pad, but i'm worried they'll pollute my tank

davocean · 02/10/2007, 06:46 PM

I would try to set it on the kind of sponge you clean the tank with.
At least it may tell you it's vibration.

bllfish · 02/12/2007, 11:54 PM

you could silicone some spare suction cups to the pump or

BBoley24 · 02/13/2007, 09:47 AM

I have a little bit of cavitation in my mag18 AND it gets loud at times... id say clean it and put some styrfoam underneath it internal via sump;

02/10/2007, 01:22 AM	#1
fast94m Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bucks County Posts: 314	Loud pumps HELP! I recently replaced a mag 5 with a eheim 1260 for my return, i also have the euroreef rs80 w/ sp2 pump. Both vibrate kinda badly with my ehiem being the worst. I bought these parts for their reputation for being quiet, so whats the problem? Its more of a loud hum i guess is the best way to describe it, it seems like raising the pump off the 20L glass sump doesnt even seem to quiet it, any suggestions?

02/10/2007, 07:43 AM	#2
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	1260 is normally a quiet pump. How do you have it plumbed? __________________ - Scott

02/10/2007, 10:34 AM	#4
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	I wouldn't think so, but it wouldn't hurt to take it apart and make sure everything is OK in there. Did you ever try it without the SCWD? __________________ - Scott

02/10/2007, 11:22 AM	#6
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	I have an eheim 1262 in my sump and can't hear it at all. Can you set it on a filter pad or something? It may be vibrating off glass. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

02/10/2007, 06:46 PM	#8
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	I would try to set it on the kind of sponge you clean the tank with. At least it may tell you it's vibration. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

02/10/2007, 10:06 AM	#3
fast94m Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bucks County Posts: 314	I have it soft plumbed 3/4" vinyl tubing to a scwd split to 2 u-tubes. Should i break the pump down and clean it? its only like 2 weeks old.

02/10/2007, 10:52 AM	#5
fast94m Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bucks County Posts: 314	Yes i had it plumbed before w/o it, kinda seemed just as loud. I had it in a tupperware storage bin sump last week, this week i set up au 20L glass sump thinkin it'd be quieter due to thicker materials but its not. Do these pumps run quieter externally?

02/10/2007, 05:35 PM	#7
fast94m Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bucks County Posts: 314	What can i add to the tank to dampen but not become a biological filter or leach anything into my tank? I was considering those stick on rubber pads for furniture to the bottom of the pump, or maybe a mouse pad, but i'm worried they'll pollute my tank

02/12/2007, 11:54 PM	#9
bllfish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 1,818	you could silicone some spare suction cups to the pump or __________________ "I fish by myself because lots of people don't like me, and the ones that do like me, well, I don't want them to know my spots." ><)))))*>--- Current Tank Info: 72 bow, 36" stand, 4 54W T5, vantec stealth fans, eheim 1260, mj 1200 & 2 Koralia #1 to WaveMaster Pro, CPR 24" Aquafuge HOB & 7100K PC, JBJ Arctica chiller, LiterMeter III

02/13/2007, 09:47 AM	#10
BBoley24 Moved On Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 917	I have a little bit of cavitation in my mag18 AND it gets loud at times... id say clean it and put some styrfoam underneath it internal via sump;