Pad under pump inside sump

[Fudsey]

Does anyone have any recommendations for a pad to put an internal return pump on? I was thinking of maybe a rubber mat, but finding something local is proving difficult at best...

Any suggestions?

 

[Idoc]

I've heard of people using the Oxo brand of silicone dish mat cut to size under their pumps to quiet the vibrations.

 

[Sacohen]

Neoprene, like for a wet suit.

 

[slipknotgrrl83]

I've heard of people using the Oxo brand of silicone dish mat cut to size under their pumps to quiet the vibrations.

That is what I use. Got it from bulk reef supply for like 12 bucks, works great

 

[miyags]

I use a silicone hot pad from the christmas tree store 4$

 

[Fudsey]

Well that is going to be extremely helpful ! ! I can get those mats locally at a Bed, Bath, Beyond store 2 minutes from work.... Tried Home Depot and Ace hardware and they looked at me funny.... Thanks @Idoc & @slipknotgrrl83 ! ! ! Just what I was hoping for, a local solution :-)

 

[Big G]

Yep + 1 to the silicone pads for use in the kitchen. Cut to fit. Walmart, Dollar Store, etc.

 

[bif24701]

This is what you are looking for

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/silicone-vibration-silencer-oxo-good-grips.html

 

[kth132]

Assuming this will work ??

 

[Damion123]

I've heard of people using the Oxo brand of silicone dish mat cut to size under their pumps to quiet the vibrations.

I use one too

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

I use silicone pot holders sourced from Amazon. Hot glue to the base of the pump. Silent operation now.

 

[kth132]

I'm running a red sea so it has the three big pumps across the back plus what's in the sump. It comes with padding on the wall for the rear ones but I think it's so old it's not doing much anymore.

 

[slipknotgrrl83]

Assuming this will work ??

Yes, should work good!