Can't stand the noise!

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by Stammer, Oct 24, 2011.

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  1. Stammer

    Stammer Bristle Worm

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    I cannot stand the noise from the air line with the adjustable air valve coming from the inlet side of the submerged pump on my Odyssea skimmer. I finally have the sump and overflow quieted down and now this? I turn the adjustment valve closed to reduce the air output but that changes the skimmer production negatively. Any thoughts on quieting this down?
     
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  3. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    Is there a silencer on the air line on that particular model?
     
  4. Foreverfishy

    Foreverfishy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    what you need to do (something that was recommended to me) is take a medicine bottle and drill 2 holes through the lid. Slide the skimmer airline in one of the holes and use whatever tubing you have for the other one..dead silent. World of a difference
     
  5. Foreverfishy

    Foreverfishy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    ibefishy Montipora Capricornis

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    Nice job Foreverfishy, beat me to it with my own picture. :laugh4:
     
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