melmaq Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 I have a CPR Bakpak2 skimmer currently on my 29 gallon that's powered by a Rio 600. Is there a way to quiet it down a little because it's really loud. I heard I can switch to MaxiJets because they are quieter, but how would I put one on? If anyone knows how to or has any other suggestions I would really appreciate it, thanks. Link to comment
lizbeth Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 Mine is loud too. I discovered that if I put my hand over the top of the side that's open it's quieter, I think I will make a cover for it. I'm running mine in a sump so the tubes have extensions on them and it shoots bubbles like crazy. I'd like to figure a way to stop that also. Link to comment
Christopher Marks Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 It's really simple! Just unplug the pump and discard the skimmer. What part of it is actually making noise? Is it the pump running, or is it the water moving inside of it? Link to comment
channah Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 is it new? Mine actually seemed to quiet down alot as it "broke in" Link to comment
FlyGTI Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 If it's the venturi line, there's an easy fix that works really well and doesn't hinder the skimmer's production. Go to a Petco or a LFS and buy a wooden airstone. Go home. Take the adjustment cap off of the venturi line and replace it with said airstone. Drink a beer. Listen for a lack of noise. I've done this with all 3 of my CPR BakPaks, and it's quiet enough that my wife can easily sleep through the night without it waking her. The only noise we hear are the bubbles rising through the air column. Link to comment
HuBu Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 Originally posted by FlyGTI If it's the venturi line, there's an easy fix that works really well and doesn't hinder the skimmer's production. Go to a Petco or a LFS and buy a wooden airstone. Go home. Take the adjustment cap off of the venturi line and replace it with said airstone. Drink a beer. Listen for a lack of noise. I've done this with all 3 of my CPR BakPaks, and it's quiet enough that my wife can easily sleep through the night without it waking her. The only noise we hear are the bubbles rising through the air column. this works very well. Link to comment
FlyGTI Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 Especially the "Drink a beer." part. That works especially well. Link to comment
texan1 Posted May 23, 2003 Share Posted May 23, 2003 Drinking more than one beer works better.... Link to comment
melmaq Posted May 23, 2003 Author Share Posted May 23, 2003 Thanks, I'm going to try the airstone thing tonight..and if it works it's time to celebrate w/ a 6 pack Link to comment
FlyGTI Posted May 23, 2003 Share Posted May 23, 2003 Might be a good idea to stick with a wooden airstone. I'd imagine that the blue ones that Tetra sells would make more of a hissing sound. Something about bigger pores. Enjoy the brew. Make mine a Tetley's. Later. Link to comment
zamboniman Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 Just putting a longer air line on it helps quite a bit.... I would think the airstone would restrict the air feed too much. I put about 5ft of ail line on mine and now it's silent. Also this allowed the end to be placed in an area that even further reduces the sound. Link to comment
FlyGTI Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 Honestly, I've got airstones on all three of my BakPaks, and haven't noticed a bit of restriction in airflow. Link to comment
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