Quiet sump pump?

[torface]

My new rack is noisy, it's in the Laundry room and we can't close the door and block it off from the living area. Whilst doing a water change today I turned off the pump and noticed that it is arguably the loudest thingabout the whole set up. So can anyone recommend a quiet sump pump? I think i need 4500lph or above?

[ninja]

Has it always been so noisy, it might need a clean?

[torface]

I've not had it long but it came second hand so you could be right...

Just thought cos it is some cheapo brand ive never heard of there might be a better one i could get....

Do you have to open them up to clean them?

[JohnH]

My one is about the same size is noisy too. I bought it brand new so it's always been that way. I can't remember the brand, but I bought it from Masters in the pond section.

[Heavyd]

Sometimes the impeller starts to get a bit loose after a while, maybe be worth while checking that out. Also, is the pump sitting directly on the glass? If it is, try putting a sponge underneath it.

[Squiggle]

Yeah you just unscrew the cover plate to the impeller & gently pull it out being careful not to break the shaft :encouragement:

you could even put it on some filter wool, anything to insulate the vibration from the glass :victorious:

[torface]

Thanks guys, i'll give that a go tomorrow :)

[Squiggle]

Give us a call if you need any help, I'll talk you through it :victorious:

[JohnH]

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I might try that with mine tomorrow

[wayne6442]

I use a submerged 1200l/pm 240v pond pump to pump the water from my sump around my rack can't hear it at all

Wayne