Help with return vibration

[diana a]

You can also use this under your pump for vib. (Remember to use a Bed Bath Beyond coupon with you when purchasing)

OXO Good Grips® Wine Glass Drying Mat
OXO Good Grips® Large Silicone Dish Drying Mat

 

[Hallowhead]

You can also use this under your pump for vib. (Remember to use a Bed Bath Beyond coupon with you when purchasing)

OXO Good Grips® Wine Glass Drying Mat
OXO Good Grips® Large Silicone Dish Drying Mat

You make it difficult... What do I get now ?

I have soft silicone tubing coming from BRS and now do I get the stuff trio reccomended or this wine mat

 

[Sponge]

Not that tuff. If you have something coming. Use it. They are all good. But do both. Pad under pump and soft tube between pump and pvc there is no down side

 

[David@wegetkraken]

You make it difficult... What do I get now ?

I have soft silicone tubing coming from BRS and now do I get the stuff trio reccomended or this wine mat

Same place I get the stuff I offered you. Works great, but I would keep the section small. Light can penetrate it so will grow algae and require an occasional cleaning. Good luck!

 

[Sponge]

Same place I get the stuff I offered you. Works great, but I would keep the section small. Light can penetrate it so will grown algae and require an occasional cleaning. Good luck!

I had a slight algae issue. And put a piece of pipe insulation over it. Simple fix

 

[Hallowhead]

I had a slight algae issue. And put a piece of pipe insulation over it. Simple fix

What if I spray painted it black ? With enamel spray

 

[David@wegetkraken]

What if I spray painted it black ? With enamel spray

As Sponge suggested, the pipe insulation would be a better solution. Some of the Krylon brand of spray paints are considered reef safe, but only if they don't chip off into the water so I'd hesitate to use them in this application since the tubing is going to vibrate. Additionally you want the tubing pliable to reduce the noise and painting would make it more rigid. Cleaning it isn't that big a deal either. Simple pipe cleaner as needed as part of your normal maintenance routine.

 

[Hallowhead]

As Sponge suggested, the pipe insulation would be a better solution. Some of the Krylon brand of spray paints are considered reef safe, but only if they don't chip off into the water so I'd hesitate to use them in this application since the tubing is going to vibrate. Additionally you want the tubing pliable to reduce the noise and painting would make it more rigid. Cleaning it isn't that big a deal either. Simple pipe cleaner as needed as part of your normal maintenance routine.

What type of pipe insulation did you use underwater

 

[Sponge]

Mine is not underwater as I have and external return pump. But there are plenty of items that would work. What is the external diameter of the pipe you want to cover

 

[Hallowhead]

Mine is not underwater as I have and external return pump. But there are plenty of items that would work. What is the external diameter of the pipe you want to cover

It's an inch

 

[Sponge]

I have black mesh cable sock (expandable sleeve) It would slide over that size pipe easily. It’s made of nylon if you would like that. I have it in multiple diameters any length you want. FREE
I put a marker in side one as an example
The only down side is the ends fray. You can either melt the end after installation or use a tie wrap to secure it. It won’t unravel Purely aesthetic

 

[Hallowhead]

View attachment 23640 I have black mesh cable sock (expandable sleeve) It would slide over that size pipe easily. It’s made of nylon if you would like that. I have it in multiple diameters any length you want. FREE
I put a marker in side one as an example
The only down side is the ends fray. You can either melt the end after installation or use a tie wrap to secure it. It won’t unravel Purely aesthetic

Where are you located again Matt??

I'm gonna order oxo Matt off Amazon today

 

[Sponge]

Where are you located again Matt??

I'm gonna order oxo Matt off Amazon today

Keyport

 

[DangerDave]

it’s an easy fix. Cut the pvc, and put an appropriate size silicone tubing section in.