New Euro-Reef skimmer noise

Worldwithin · 03/14/2007, 10:42 AM

So, I just set up my new Euro-Reef RS-180 skimmer last night. Aside from it looking like it was working perfectly, it added an absurd amount of pump noise to my setup. Now, I am fully aware that it was going to add something, but it appears to be adding way too much vibration noise to the system. I have checked to see if the pump was vibrating against something or what-not, but even if I disconnect the pump from the skimmer and suspend it in the water column, it still makes a god awful loud humming sound. The sound itself does not sound like anything is broken or rattling, just a rather loud hum.

I assume that there are many out there with a ER skimmer, so I was curious if this pump is supposed to be quiet or annoyingly loud.

Even my Mag 9.5 is quieter than this thing is.

grconkle · 03/14/2007, 12:13 PM

My ER pump did the same thing.. Mine was caused by air in the pump. I fixed it by holding the pump vertical and moving it around underwater for a few seconds. This releases the air and the pump works much better and is quiet. This is true for all pumps. Hope this helps.

03/14/2007, 10:42 AM	#1
Worldwithin Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 512	New Euro-Reef skimmer noise So, I just set up my new Euro-Reef RS-180 skimmer last night. Aside from it looking like it was working perfectly, it added an absurd amount of pump noise to my setup. Now, I am fully aware that it was going to add something, but it appears to be adding way too much vibration noise to the system. I have checked to see if the pump was vibrating against something or what-not, but even if I disconnect the pump from the skimmer and suspend it in the water column, it still makes a god awful loud humming sound. The sound itself does not sound like anything is broken or rattling, just a rather loud hum. I assume that there are many out there with a ER skimmer, so I was curious if this pump is supposed to be quiet or annoyingly loud. Even my Mag 9.5 is quieter than this thing is. __________________ Rock is dead... Long live paper and scissors!! Current Tank Info: 135gal reef, 150lb LR, 200lb DSB

03/14/2007, 12:13 PM	#2
grconkle Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1	My ER pump did the same thing.. Mine was caused by air in the pump. I fixed it by holding the pump vertical and moving it around underwater for a few seconds. This releases the air and the pump works much better and is quiet. This is true for all pumps. Hope this helps. __________________ Gary