Really loud pump

Bifferwine · 12/08/2006, 06:43 PM

Hi,
A couple days ago I got a Rio Hyper Flow 20 as the return pump in my sump. It is stuck to the bottom of the sump using the bracket and suction cups provided and is hooked up to 3/4 inch PVC. This thing is loud. Not even the TV can drown it out. Any suggestions or hints? Is it supposed to be this loud? It works fine, it just gives me a headache 24/7. Thanks.

ccoral · 12/08/2006, 07:15 PM

all pumps and powerheads if water flow is restricted to much it will cause the rotor to slide up thus the noise. Is it the right size pump for your application. You would need at least 1.5" drain.

dirtyclownfish · 12/08/2006, 07:31 PM

the pump could quite possibly be moving water with a low head pressure shut off and be having to work extra hard to mowe the water. i would see what the pump is rated for in head hight and possibly get a more powerful one

Bifferwine · 12/08/2006, 08:08 PM

It's rated for up to 11 feet, I'm using about 6 feet of PVC. Water flow is not restricted, I have it set up so that it is hooked up to a T, one end goes back to the tank, the other goes back to the sump (both routes have ball valves) so that I can adjust the flow to the tank without putting pressure on the pump (the extra water is simply diverted through the T back to the sump).

12/08/2006, 06:43 PM	#1
Bifferwine Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 332	Really loud pump Hi, A couple days ago I got a Rio Hyper Flow 20 as the return pump in my sump. It is stuck to the bottom of the sump using the bracket and suction cups provided and is hooked up to 3/4 inch PVC. This thing is loud. Not even the TV can drown it out. Any suggestions or hints? Is it supposed to be this loud? It works fine, it just gives me a headache 24/7. Thanks.

12/08/2006, 07:31 PM	#3
dirtyclownfish Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lebanon, IN Posts: 257	the pump could quite possibly be moving water with a low head pressure shut off and be having to work extra hard to mowe the water. i would see what the pump is rated for in head hight and possibly get a more powerful one __________________ L.P.Patmore Current Tank Info: 55 Gallon Display Tank, Euroreef RS-100 Skimmer, 30 Gallon Sump, Current USA Gamma UV Sterilizer, Current USA T5 Lights

12/08/2006, 07:15 PM	#2
ccoral Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 468	all pumps and powerheads if water flow is restricted to much it will cause the rotor to slide up thus the noise. Is it the right size pump for your application. You would need at least 1.5" drain.

12/08/2006, 08:08 PM	#4
Bifferwine Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 332	It's rated for up to 11 feet, I'm using about 6 feet of PVC. Water flow is not restricted, I have it set up so that it is hooked up to a T, one end goes back to the tank, the other goes back to the sump (both routes have ball valves) so that I can adjust the flow to the tank without putting pressure on the pump (the extra water is simply diverted through the T back to the sump).