Remora Skimmer Noise...

[32Bit_Fish]

Hi guys,
I just got my Remora Skimmer 1200 and this thing is loud. The tank is in my bed room and the manual stated the noise is louder than normal during the break in period which it is 1-2 weeks.
I doubt this thing can go much quieter after the break in period.
so I may leave it on during the day n off at night unless I have other better options..
any idea?
Thanks

 

[Domboski]

Check to make sure its not the collection cup vibrating against the holding area. I had that problem in the past. Another problem I had was running the pump vertical rather than horizontal. You could buy fittings to run the pump horizontally. Outside of that, it should be pretty quiet after breakin period.

 

[scarf_ace1981]

you could do that but i think skimming 24/7 is much better.

can you try and place a cardboard box over the skimmer to muffle the sound a bit? every time you turn the skimmer on and off it will need time to adjust before it starts pulling stuff out. i doubt you'll get any good skimmate if you keep turning it on and off

 

[32Bit_Fish]

Another problem I had was running the pump vertical rather than horizontal. You could buy fittings to run the pump horizontally. Outside of that, it should be pretty quiet after breakin period.

How can you run the pump vertical? I mean the clearn tubing from the skimmer is facing downward. So the pump outlet goes in that. The pump position is horizontal..

When you said horizontal, do you mean the pump outlet facing up and the intake at horizontal position, correct?

 

[32Bit_Fish]

can you try and place a cardboard box over the skimmer to muffle the sound a bit?

Custom made muffler for my skimmer?? :smokin:
This is a good idea. Let me just be a little more creative. :type:

 

[Domboski]

The outlet of the pump should be horizontal (Parallel with your floor) and use an elbow (can be bought at Home Depot, Lowes or other hardware stores) so the clear tubing can connect to the vertical (Perpendicular to the floor) intake of the skimmer. I found that this eliminated most of the noise. Of course you may need a stronger pump but I was using an aquaclear 50. I am sure the Maxi 1200 would be fine.

I agree with Jon. It is better to have your skimmer running 24/7.

 

[32Bit_Fish]

Let's wait and see. I hope this thing will get quieter after the break in period.

BTW, what does that elbow look like? Is it a piece of plastic clear tubing?

 

[scarf_ace1981]

a cardboard box doesn't have to look like a cardboard box if you use some creativity. there is black contact paper out there. that's what a skimmer is anyway, a black box.

 

[Domboski]

BTW, what does that elbow look like? Is it a piece of plastic clear tubing?

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pr...=USPlastic&category_name=6915&product_id=8983

 

[32Bit_Fish]

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=USPlastic&category%5Fname=6915&product%5Fid=8983

Thanks.. I think the most noise is coming from the skimmer box, not the maxijet. I have another powerhead running in the tank, it is silent.

The water coming out of the injector makes a lot of noise I think.

BTW, what size of the elbow should I get?

 

[Henrye]

Here's a link to the paper towel fix for noise control.
http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=102914&hl=remora+noise+fix

I can't vouch for it as I've never done it, but I have noticed several posts reporting how well this works.

Henry

 

[32Bit_Fish]

Here's a link to the paper towel fix for noise control.
http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=102914&hl=remora+noise+fix

I can't vouch for it as I've never done it, but I have noticed several posts reporting how well this works.

Henry

I will try it when I get home today. Thank you very much for the link.
Excellent info. :knockedou

 

[scarf_ace1981]

henry that is awesome. i added it to the DIY forum

 

[32Bit_Fish]

Here's a link to the paper towel fix for noise control.
http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=102914&hl=remora+noise+fix

I can't vouch for it as I've never done it, but I have noticed several posts reporting how well this works.

Henry

The noise got much quieter, but it's not completely silent. I would definitely recommend this method.

Good link Henrye n thanks

 

[Henrye]

Glad it worked. I love simple, low tech fixes
Henry