Velcro in sump?

[smallblock]

Would it be safe to use a few pieces of velcro in my sump, I would be using to secure and reduce noise on the bottom of my mag pumps. Seems like the mag float is using it on the scrubbing side. Whats your thoughts?

 

[lilrobb]

use some dabs of silicone on the pump feet, but I wouldn't put anything untested in a tank...

 

[jennm]

I carry media bags with velcro closures. Mind you, these aren't adhesive (they are sewn into the bag proper)... so I don't think the velcro itself would be a problem, but if you're using the sort that tapes down, that could be an issue.

Jenn

 

[smallblock]

yeah the adhesive is what I'm more concerend about, I wonder if there is a reef safe kind hmmmmmm

 

[weaglereefer]

Smallblock;532488 wrote: yeah the adhesive is what I'm more concerend about, I wonder if there is a reef safe kind hmmmmmm

I think it's called silicone...:lol2:


Why not get some rubber matting from a hobby store?

 

[smallblock]

hardy har har, I want to keep one still that kinda walks around

 

[moebious]

I don't have this problem yet, but i read wrapping the pump with airline tubing might work.

 

[mapleredta]

Smallblock;532506 wrote: hardy har har, I want to keep one still that kinda walks around

I've told you already, get the little rubber 'feet' and put on the bottom of it.

 

[smallblock]

chris, Velcro would be so nice though

 

[misu]

how about the non skid drawer liner?

 

[smallblock]

oh wow never thought of that one thanks misu, nice meeting you btw 135 looks great

 

[weaglereefer]

misu;532517 wrote: how about the non skid drawer liner?

I was just looking at some of that last night contemplating buying some. It comes in 18"x5' rolls here...seems a waste just for a 4"x6" piece, lol.

 

[smallblock]

I think you can get pretty small pieces at wall mart, then they have some cut in squares and sell as jar openers

 

[jennm]

Rubber mouse pad works also.

Too bad you're so far away, I think I have one of those pieces of rubber (with adhesive...hmmm) that come with the larger Mag pumps hanging around in my junk drawer.

Jenn

 

[rbredding]

use the velcro.. it'll be fine...

 

[smallblock]

for real elaborate plzz

 

[weaglereefer]

Smallblock;532524 wrote: I think you can get pretty small pieces at wall mart, then they have some cut in squares and sell as jar openers

Yeah, but I'm only looking at $5 for the whole roll of the drawer padding, so I'm not gonna pay $1 for a little square, lol.


I'm about to redo some plumbing, so maybe I'll just suck it up and buy a roll, and put the rest in drawers or something...

I'll happily cut you a 1'x18" piece for $1 to be picked up at the meeting (5'x18" roll is $5, so it seems fair, lol).

I'll probably add a few dabs of silicone at the corners to hold it to the bottom of the pump.

 

[smallblock]

thanks man, I think i have some extra from when i lined my toolbox, but thanks for the offer, I may still try this velcro not sure yet

 

[smallblock]

Rbredding;532538 wrote: use the velcro.. it'll be fine...

dont leave me hangin man

 

[jcusmarine]

Dude, I second that the velcro is good to go but the adhesive is a concern. Maybe you take 4 or more small pieces of airline tubing and wrap them into little circles, joining the ends. Then you could use them as feet. I guess they would absorb the vibration. You could use a very small amount of super glue to attach them to the pump, which could easily be removed with a blade.