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04/11/2009, 12:10 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Woodbine MD
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Pump Vibration
What do you use to reduce vibration on your pumps? I have 2 alita airpumps as well as 2 sequence hammerheads that I would like to get quiter
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04/11/2009, 12:18 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
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If you can, try putting some polystyrene or rubber foam under them. That’s what I have done. As long as it is clean and inert you can use it.
Cheers, Jake. |
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04/11/2009, 12:45 AM
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NTTH Rookie Help
 
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if they are in the sump a computer mouse mat is a good method, providing its rubber of course
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Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club) |
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04/11/2009, 04:46 AM
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Location: Western Colorado
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You just isolate them from anything that is firmly mounted or carries vibration. usually that is some type of a pad underneath them and then a section of spa flex or other type of less ridged plumbing on both the intake and output side of the pump. This will usually knock the noise down substantially. From there, small tweaks such as adding insulated mounts for the PVC etc can help...
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04/11/2009, 09:25 PM
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Location: Woodbine MD
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Thanks Guys. It seems most people are voting for mouse pads. I forgot to mention that these pumps are all external pumps
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