Tips & Tricks

**cabbagehead** · 01-28-2006, 11:33 PM

Hello Rob,
I don't know if you have set up an area for this yet but I thought I would post this here. It is not anything complicated but is a simple solution to a annoying problem.

Problem: Pumps that rest on the bottom of the sump usually put out a bunch of noise due to vibration

Solution: I used extra flex tubing from the plumbing of my tank and cut two pieces the same length as my pumps. I then took two tie straps and secured them to the pumps using the holes provided on the pumps. The result was a least 50% less noise from vibration. This can be done outside the sump as well. I know this is simple but it might be helpful for a newbie like me.

**gwen_o_lyn** · 01-29-2006, 06:35 PM

Very neat trick! I've heard of people putting mousepads under their pump too.

**JustDavidP** · 01-30-2006, 03:41 PM

Very good Cabbagehead... My Company, BBN Technologies, uses similar 'fixes' for noise issues with pumps and motors on various navy vessels. Maybe you have a career path with us

Dave

**Reefbaby** · 02-02-2006, 10:28 AM

Cabbagehead...I like that idea! Do you actually have a photo of what you've done?

**Kevin McG** · 02-02-2006, 10:52 AM

Great idea cabbagehead! and it just so happens that I am installing a new return pump Sat morning(mag 24).

I will give this a try and post my results with pictures

***Rob*** · 02-02-2006, 11:51 AM

great idea.
we would love to see the photos.

i think this made it to the first tips and tricks segment show last week.

i will also get some pics of mine posted for ya all to see

**filatelico** · 02-02-2006, 12:23 PM

That’s a good idea, I actually did one yesterday for my skimmer pump, and it actually reduced the noise considerably.

Thanks
Simon

**cabbagehead** · 02-03-2006, 12:39 AM

Thanks everyone! Well I just got home from a long day at work and have to go back in six hours so I will try to get some pictures up tommorow.

Thanks
Jack

**pham411** · 02-03-2006, 11:10 PM

good idear..

**cabbagehead** · 02-04-2006, 12:00 AM

Here is the picture that I promised. Forgive me for it is not the best angle but you can get the general idea.
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**Kevin McG** · 02-08-2006, 12:09 PM

Here's mine

They are attached to a Mag-Drive 24 but I chose Super glue instead of wire ties. Thanks for the great idea!

***Rob*** · 02-08-2006, 03:20 PM

great, thansk for sharing the image..

i will surely be using this tip on a show

**Kevin McG** · 02-09-2006, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by Rob

great, thansk for sharing the image..

i will surely be using this tip on a show

Sounds Cool

**mysterybox** · 01-01-2008, 09:14 PM

great idea!

anything on or in a mouse pad that could cause harm?

**Phurst** · 01-01-2008, 09:36 PM

I used a mousepad for a while, and it seemed to be plain old neoprene, but I eventually swapped it out for some tubing just to be safe.

**xtmreef** · 01-18-2008, 04:18 AM

I use Enkemat under my Eheim 1260 return

**JustDavidP** · 01-18-2008, 10:06 AM

xtmreef...

Nice idea. However, do you find that you need to clean the Enkemat from time to time? I found that it gets grungy fast and can become a breeding ground for Aerobic bacterium. This, in turn, made my nitrates sky-rocket.

Dave