VERY LOUD SUMP

ReefGirl87 · Feb 13, 2020

I have a Eshopps RS-100 sump system and it’s EXTREMELY loud. From what I have read about them, they are supposed to be very quiet. Could I possibly be doing something wrong or hooked something up wrong? I do notice I am needing to put approx a gallon of water in the tank every 2-3 days to keep the water above the “water line” so my pump stays underwater. HELP!

Zos4me · Feb 13, 2020

Add a gate valve where it goes into the sump so you can control the flow and add a ato system.

ReefGirl87 · Feb 13, 2020

Zos4me said:
Add a gate valve where it goes into the sump so you can control the flow and add a ato system.

ATO system?
Do you think there is just too much flow going into the sump at once?

Zos4me · Feb 13, 2020

Auto top off system to keep up with evaporation. And yes probably quite a bit of water going in and that does make noise

piranhaman00 · Feb 13, 2020

Pics. Is the water dropping below water line?

Peace River · Feb 13, 2020

ReefGirl87 said:
I have a Eshopps RS-100 sump system and it’s EXTREMELY loud. From what I have read about them, they are supposed to be very quiet. Could I possibly be doing something wrong or hooked something up wrong? I do notice I am needing to put approx a gallon of water in the tank every 2-3 days to keep the water above the “water line” so my pump stays underwater. HELP!

Can you tell where the primary noise is coming from? Is it the drain water splashing into the sump? Is the noise coming from the return pump chamber?

An ATO will help offset evaporation and keep the water level consistent in your sump

W1ngz · Feb 13, 2020

Crashing water makes noise.
Find where the water is crashing and it will be much easier to suggest ways to fix it.

ReefGirl87 · Feb 13, 2020

W1ngz said:
Crashing water makes noise.
Find where the water is crashing and it will be much easier to suggest ways to fix it.

It is coming from the drain hose out of the tank into the filter sock side of the sump.

Peace River · Feb 13, 2020

Where the return line connects to the sump there is likely a pipe that extends down into the sump. Is the bottom end of that pipe below the water level or is the water splashing at that point?

ReefGirl87 · Feb 13, 2020

Peace River said:
Where the return line connects to the sump there is likely a pipe that extends down into the sump. Is the bottom end of that pipe below the water level or is the water splashing at that point?

I will check when I get home, but it seems like the splashing is before that pipe. Because I notice sometimes the water fills around the top of the filter sock and just over flows.

W1ngz · Feb 13, 2020

Peace River · Feb 13, 2020

It is possible that the sock is filling up and overflowing. Let us know if that is what is happening and we can offer alternatives. How often do you change out the sock?

ReefGirl87 · Feb 13, 2020

Peace River said:
It is possible that the sock is filling up and overflowing. Let us know if that is what is happening and we can offer alternatives. How often do you change out the sock?

It is only a month old, but I rinse it every week as I’m currently having an algae bloom. But the noise has been there from day 1

Dom · Feb 13, 2020

ReefGirl87 said:
I have a Eshopps RS-100 sump system and it’s EXTREMELY loud. From what I have read about them, they are supposed to be very quiet. Could I possibly be doing something wrong or hooked something up wrong? I do notice I am needing to put approx a gallon of water in the tank every 2-3 days to keep the water above the “water line” so my pump stays underwater. HELP!

Saying the sump is "loud" is a bit vague. Can you be more specific? Is it vibration from the return pump? Is it gurgling from the drain? Is it a slurping sound from low water levels? If you would, please post a video so we can hear it for ourselves.

That you have to add water every 2-3 days is due to normal evaporation. If the noise is intermittent and the result of water levels going low, you should get an auto-top off system. This is important for water chemistry stability in your tank.

Peace River · Feb 13, 2020

ReefGirl87 said:
It is only a month old, but I rinse it every week as I’m currently having an algae bloom. But the noise has been there from day 1

Ok. Give us some more feedback of what you are seeing once you get home and take another look. Check to see if the water is splashing inside the sock or if the water is overflowing from the sock and making noise.

ReefGirl87 · Feb 13, 2020

Dom said:
Saying the sump is "loud" is a bit vague. Can you be more specific? Is it vibration from the return pump? Is it gurgling from the drain? Is it a slurping sound from low water levels? If you would, please post a video so we can hear it for ourselves.

That you have to add water every 2-3 days is due to normal evaporation. If the noise is intermittent and the result of water levels going low, you should get an auto-top off system. This is important for water chemistry stability in your tank.

I will post a video in just a bit. Thank you for your feedback!

ReefGirl87 · Feb 13, 2020

Peace River said:
Ok. Give us some more feedback of what you are seeing once you get home and take another look. Check to see if the water is splashing inside the sock or if the water is overflowing from the sock and making noise.

I will be sure to do that. Thank you!