bulkhead to sump hose question - noise level

  • Get the NEW AquariaCentral iOS app --> http://itunes.apple.com/app/id1227181058 // Android version will be out soon!

JackLantern

AC Members
Dec 16, 2012
156
0
16
tank came with a corrugated flexi tube, that ya'll identified as pool hose.

during first test run, that hose seems a little loud. the thinner white bildge pump hose i bought to replace the broken one was louder.
i thought maybe smooth vinyl hose would be quieter, but i can't find it with 1 1/4 inside diameter without it being SUPER thick/unflexible.

any ideas on best hose to use or how i could stretch the opening on the thinner walled clear vinyl hose?
 

aldiaz33

AC Members
Aug 27, 2007
38
0
6
Place the end of the vinyl hose in boiling water for 30 seconds...it will become very soft flexible and you should be able to slip it right on to a barbed fitting. I would also use a hose clamp to make sure it's secured. Good luck!
 
zoomed.com
hikariusa.com
aqaimports.com
Store