Mag 9.5 noise

trilinearmipmap · #1 04-09-2003, 10:37 PM

Looking at running a Mag 9.5 submerged as a return from the sump for a 75g tank.

What about the noise? Anyone using these pumps? And will it be quieter running submerged?

Jack · #2 04-09-2003, 11:02 PM

They are silent pumps. I have a Mag 12 on a skimmer and it is completley silent. I also use to have a Mag 18 and that was quiet aswell.

newgeek · #3 04-10-2003, 02:44 AM

When I ran a Mag submerged the screws started to rust, that is my only complaint.

Canadian Man · #4 04-10-2003, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by newgeek

When I ran a Mag submerged the screws started to rust, that is my only complaint.

When you get a new mag or do servicing on them. coat the screws with silicone and then they do not rust and you can still jam a screwdriver through the silicone to take them out if you need to.

ed99 · #5 04-10-2003, 03:34 AM

My Mag 12 is a bit noisy, but my aquarium is on a hardwood floor in the corner of the room. I'm told it would be a lot worse if I had anything else! With 90 gallons of water I'm not moving it soon, but next time I'll put some carpet underlay under the stand to try dampen things.

EmilyB · #6 04-10-2003, 03:59 AM

Ed, is yours external or submersed ? They come with a mousepad type rubber pad, if vibration is causing the noise problem for you, those do wonders.

Jack · #7 04-10-2003, 04:03 AM

Just a general question, how often do you guys clean your pumps?

newgeek · #8 04-10-2003, 04:12 AM

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When you get a new mag or do servicing on them. coat the screws with silicone and then they do not rust and you can still jam a screwdriver through the silicone to take them out if you need to.

Nice call Canadian man ..... That is a brilliant solution. Wish I had that kind of info about 6 months ago.

Canadian Man · #9 04-10-2003, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by newgeek

Quote:

When you get a new mag or do servicing on them. coat the screws with silicone and then they do not rust and you can still jam a screwdriver through the silicone to take them out if you need to.

Nice call Canadian man ..... That is a brilliant solution. Wish I had that kind of info about 6 months ago.

No prob

Michael · #10 04-10-2003, 11:56 AM

I have a Mag12, and it was quiet for the first month (submerged ), then got noisy. Put that pad on it..it helped a bit, but is still noisy. I find if I gate it off too much, it gets really noisy.
-Maybe I'll clean it tonight (heard that somewhere...hmm

).

Michael
(and thanks for the reminder...Canadian man)