Mounting a Reeflo pump. Experience needed

rodger · Nov 20, 2014

I just got a Reeflo Hammerhead / Barracuda pump. I need to mount it but am concerned about making it stable as well as minimizing vibration and noise. I want to make sure it doesn't compromise and weaken the pipes. Is it a good idea to put some type of rubber between the mounts and the board? Is there something better than wood to mount it to? Any advice and experience would be appreciated. Also if you have any "don't do it this way" stories, I would like to see those as well.
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Rodger

DIDYSIS · Nov 20, 2014

Mine just sits on wood. If it vibrates enough for anything you described like vibratings something is wrong with it

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Xia · Nov 20, 2014

Google anti vibration pads, use them all the time with booster pumps at work for domestic water in buildings all the time. Basically cork sandwiched in rubber made specially for mounting motors and pumps. Shouldn't be too expensive if you buy a couple small pieces.

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DB junkie · Nov 20, 2014

I use like 3/4" slabs of solid rubber - it's the stuff they bolt to V snowplows used on pickups, stuff gets torn regularly from plowing so scraps are kind of easy to come by.

I've used styro, it compresses over time

Wood gets wet and distorts.

I bet cork from model trains could work?

aldiaz33 · Nov 20, 2014

I've used mouse pads to dampen vibration of external pumps in the past with good success.

In regards to plumbing the pump, true union ball valves on both the inlet and the outlet will make your life much easier if you ever have to service the pump.

pacu mom · Nov 20, 2014

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/sound-dampening-pad.html


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