Pump Advice

[jggav66]

I have two blue line pumps, a 40 and a 30. Both of these pumps are way too loud. Would like to know which pump is the quietest? The tank is a 140 gallon with dual overflows. Some feedback as to what kind of pump you are using will be appreciated. Plumbing is done and all check out no leaks.

 

[rkaragozler]

I used to run these pumps, they were pretty quite, what kind of noise are you hearing?

 

[jggav66]

Pumps

The motor is loud. Not sure how old the pumps are. No leaks just sounds loud. I am in the process of laying some carpet or rubber mat to see if it was all vibration. what pump are you using now?

 

[saltwaterinbrooklyn]

You should consider a eheim or water blaster pump , very quiet

 

[44santababy]

i run a quiet-one 6000 pump in my 120 with duel overflows... don't hear anything

 

[rkaragozler]

it is possible that the fan is off balance, remove the 3 screws in the back and see if it might be touching something or has a lot of debri build up on it. please remove power cord when doing this. as of now i am still running a bluline 70 on my tank. i do have a hammerhead but, i would have to change out all my plumbing to get it running.

 

[jggav66]

I am filling the tank so it will be a while. I will check the back of the pump like you suggested. I appreciate all the help. will post pics as soon as this setup is complete.

 

[rkaragozler]

let me know if you need anything

 

[thirty6]

I'm running a blue line 40 and hear minimal noise from pump. I did put a mat under it which helped a lot

 

[saltwaterinbrooklyn]

Hey thirty six, where did you get the mat? I need to drop the humming on my skimmer

 

[jggav66]

Humming

Ok,

So I put outdoor carpet and the pump is a bit quieter however the humming sound is a bit loud. Not sure if this is the lowest noise I can get this pump to go. I have another issuer where the pump is returning the water faster than the sump can feed. I have a Lifereef system that I may have to modify for this problem. I will keep you posted. Again Thank you for all the support.

 

[rkaragozler]

if you want to swing by i can show you my setup i also have a lifereef setup

 

[jggav66]

rk,

Where are you located? Pm me when you get a chance