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| Posted | Hailea Air Pump AC9620 - 6 Outlet 840 ltrs per hour |
| 05-07-2007 20:36 by mwilde |
I bought one of the above air pumps a while back - maybe a year ago.
However ever time i come to use it, it doesnt stay out for long because its so noisy. The vibration sounds as if its going to take off. Are other pumps much quieter - is it really worth the buying a new pump? I really only need to run 4 Heuy Hung filters from it. I have my current pump on its lowest setting and its giving me a headache.  |
| 05-07-2007 20:37 by mwilde |
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| 05-07-2007 20:41 by telboy |
ive no experience with these pumps but sometimes if youve got a torn diaphragm it can make a hell of a noise have you checked inside |
| 05-07-2007 20:41 by Ed |
I have a haelia with 8 outlets,the noise is unbearable cheap chinese tack. |
| 05-07-2007 20:50 by telboy |
mr ed, i wanna upgrade the ol nano mate got any stuff going cheap |
| 05-07-2007 21:03 by mwilde |
I’ve not checked inside but its been like that from new - I initially bought it to use with an air wall, but the sound was not worth the effect.
Ed Have you used other makes - are they a lot quieter - is the difference enough to buy a new pump? I’ve done a YouTube video to show you all how noisy is it but its still processing. (And to show my new breeding 1 in 1 tank )  |
| 05-07-2007 21:04 by mwilde |
Spoke (well wrote) too soon.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3SJ7FernaE |
| 05-07-2007 21:08 by telboy |
see what ya mean |
| 05-07-2007 21:12 by mwilde |
So its not normal then? |
| 05-07-2007 21:34 by Ed |
They are far too noisey just look good,if you go for the piston type much better or hoffmans.Telboy i only have a 3 foot tank not much else i thougt you would upgrade it was just a matter of time,wayne must have a load of gear up there its like a mini wildwoods dont tell alison |
| 05-07-2007 21:35 by mwilde |
Whats a pisten or hoffmans type?
Can you recommend a make to me please? Cheers |
| 05-07-2007 22:38 by mark770 |
Have you tapped off the remaining 2 outlets to cut down the noise?
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| 05-07-2007 22:47 by sonia |
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| 05-07-2007 22:48 by mwilde |
Yes - i have a piece of air line between them. |
| 05-07-2007 22:59 by tank busters |
wrap it in a towel to muffle the noise |
| 06-07-2007 00:29 by robert.pope |
place the pump in a soundproofed box?
all of my pumps are in tank cupboard sat on carpet and its almost silent ........however not used the haelia pumps |
| 07-07-2007 00:01 by mwilde |
I have put it on bubble wrap and its quieter but still giving me a major head ache.
After reading on the internet alot of people recommend Rena Air Pumps. Have any of you got one? Also The tank its for is a 48" / 18" / 12" but split into 4 - the pump is to run 4x Heuy Hung filters, one for each section. The Probable volume of the whole tank is about 153 l. Does this mean i just need a pump to do 153l? Or should i get a big one? Would getting a big one just make it noiser? Rena air 50 for 5 - 30 litres Rena air 100 for 30 - 90 litres Rena air 200 for 80 - 160 litres Rena air 300 for 120 - 300 litres Rena air 400 for 250 - 600 litres My main concern is its too noisy - BY FAR: |
| 07-07-2007 00:14 by mwilde |
Just in case anyone is intrested i found some good reviews for the Rena pumps
http://www.epinions.com/pets-Fish-Aeration-Air_Pumps-All-Rena_Air_Aquarium_Air_Pumps/display_~reviews They all say its quiet. I think im going to get one. |
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