Reduce the noise of air pump!

[zapatower]

Hi! Anyone knows a quick for reduce the noise of air pump? I am interesting in this air pump because have 2 outputs and 300 watts, I need this for aerate 2 tanks. Any suggestion? thanks. I post an air pump picture.

 

[rafael707]

completely enclose the pump into a sandwhich bag, fill the bag with sponges to absorb vibration.

 

[philfreenode]

300 watts!?? I would say get a smaller pump! How much air and at what pressure does yours supply??? My coralife super luft pump is only 66 watts and is still unbearably loud. I have it running in my carport outside and run the airline around the outside of the house to my bedroom where my tanks are.. mine could power a dozen tanks with 65 liters per minute

completely enclose the pump into a sandwhich bag, fill the bag with sponges to absorb vibration.

sounds like a way to cause an overheating

 

[rafael707]

it could if your pump gets warm/hot, luckily my air pump doesnt get hot, nor does it make noise, my pump is sitting on a sponge...

 

[sharkfan13]

mine sits on a folded up towel. it muffles it pretty well

 

[Poloboy]

completely enclose the pump into a sandwhich bag, fill the bag with sponges to absorb vibration.

thats the best solution

 

[Inglorious]

I've heard of people hanging their pumps from wire so there is nothing for it to vibrate against, but I've never tried this method myself.

 

[rafael707]

I've heard of people hanging their pumps from wire so there is nothing for it to vibrate against, but I've never tried this method myself.

its true, i also have an air pump with a string/hanger loop on it, so you can hang it anywhere.

 

[spirofucci]

Mine sits on a towel and then in a wooden trunk where I also keep other supplies. Not completely quiet but much better.

 

[love The Jack Dempseys]

I have always put mine on a towel or hung it from a hanger or some type of rig like that.