padding to reduce pump vibration

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To insolate and reduce the vibration transferred to the floor actually.

Just bought a Blueline 40 HD-X inline and it works fine. The pump itself doesn't make too much noise, but a lot of vibration. I use flexible tubing for both intake and return so it's mostly between the pump and the floor. I put a piece of slate between the pump and the floor, and can feel the vibration in the next room (my old pump wasn't like that).

It's probably very simple but I was wondering if anybody has suggestions for a pad that is 1) commonly available 2) good for isolating vibration and 3) doesn't matter if it gets a little hot or wet?

Thanks!
 
I keep mine on an old washcloth. Most air pumps tend to get quieter as time goes along, or so I've found. Regulating the amount of air will make the noise/vibration less too. The less the air, the quieter.




peathenster;2762505; said:
To insolate and reduce the vibration transferred to the floor actually.

Just bought a Blueline 40 HD-X inline and it works fine. The pump itself doesn't make too much noise, but a lot of vibration. I use flexible tubing for both intake and return so it's mostly between the pump and the floor. I put a piece of slate between the pump and the floor, and can feel the vibration in the next room (my old pump wasn't like that).

It's probably very simple but I was wondering if anybody has suggestions for a pad that is 1) commonly available 2) good for isolating vibration and 3) doesn't matter if it gets a little hot or wet?

Thanks!
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closed cell foam insulation works great. The pink or blue stuff is available at almost any hardware store.
 
Cheap closed cell craft foam sheets should work. They're $.99 a piece for a 12x12 piece and you have a choice of color if you want.
 
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