Mag 7 in my sum makes to much noise, any suggestions?

[aborrero4u]

So after much contemplation, I switched over from my Remora HOB and Fluval 405 to a sump I designed. Best move I have ever made I have to say.


So I have a mag drive 7 for my 46 bow front. The pump makes a lot of noise since I am controlling the flow with a ball valve. It makes to much noise if you ask me. I really don't want to buy another pump right now. Has anyone ever had this problem and have any suggestion to rectify it? Thanks in advance.

 

[dherrera83]

Place rubber under it, might be touching the glass.

 

[aborrero4u]

What type of rubber?

 

[dherrera83]

Hhhmmm... Any rubber really, like a shower mat u can prob find something in home depot. It's just to silence the vid off the glass.

 

[Galantra]

Do what I did get a ziplock bag and add sand in the bag place under the pump; this will handle the friction caused by the pump

 

[duke62]

ont some bathroom mats have a bacteia killing chemical on them.try some suction cups

 

[aborrero4u]

Do what I did get a ziplock bag and add sand in the bag place under the pump; this will handle the friction caused by the pump

Wow really big difference when I did what you suggested. Thanks so much. I love this damn site.!!!

 

[Paolissimo]

Same issue here, gonna try the sand inside the bag, I did put foam under the pump and didn't really help much.

 

[TRIGGERMAN]

I was going to suggest a sponge but the bag of sand will def work too

 

[Master Shake]

i wouldnt try the sand in the bag idea, its a great idea and love the concept its just that if water gets in it which it most likely will then you can get stagnant water in the sand in the bag and possibly cause problems, get a rubber mouse pad or if you go to a pool supply store they sell rubber mats that go under pool ladders, get that and cut and layer to specifications. that only works if its a vibration against the bottom problem, if its more of a clicking problem you can have something wrong with the impeller or a piece of sand may have gotten stuck in it

 

[winsbxnyc]

Put a mousepad under it


Www.facebook.com/wins81

 

[aborrero4u]

Did the bag thing for now wins.May take u guys up on the mouse pad thing....