My sump pit is directly behind the wall of my tv room in the basement. Do you think the noise of the pump will be intrusive if we're watching a movie?
1511043
I don't think the noise from this pump would be enough to be considered intrusive. Remember, it only runs when there is water standing that needs to be pumped. I'm hoping you don't have standing water in the same area where you are watching tv. Electrical hazard?
175440
Perhaps the problem with the noise is the surface the pump is placed on causing a drumming effect. Try putting the pump on a soft terry cloth towell and see if that helps with the noise. Or put your ear plugs on. I use mine out side to brew my compost tea for garden use and leave the pump in the shed. If you put the pump in a insulated box it will probabley heat up to much and seaze up. Thats all I have for you. Best to you. ED
2051030
Yes, my pump makes "noises" all the time, be sure to keep the water level high enough to keep it flowing. That seems to help with the noise. After replacing the pump twice, I came to the conclusion it HAS TO BE cleaned weekly. Running the fountain 24/7 keeps the water circulating and is an added bonus of "playtime" for my furry babies.
1568676
Mine is not quiet, but it's certainly not offensive. Sounds like most any pump machine.
617126
my pump is quiet however sometimes it will touch the top sides of the lid and make noise. I am just mindful of that and will move it accordingly.
1188866
No, it is not one of the quieter ones. Personally I think it is fairly loud, especially for one very good reason.That reason is...this pump needs vent holes in the pipe section between the pump and valve. The holes cause water to stream out as the pump is working and after it turns off. This stream is fairly loud.Better to get a pump that specifically doesn't need these vent holes, such as a Wayne unit.
560820
Yes. What I did is I separated the fan from the pump installed an extension hose and cord so that I was able to install the fan more flexible and I got rid of the noise of the pump which is annoying after a period of time.
1230708
Not too loud. With cork underlayment flooring I can barely hear it, and I have very good ears. Pump is in the crawl in space.
1218051
I wouldn't recommend it depending on your climate but if moisture is your concern just put something over the air control nob so what can't seep down. Other then that you should be fine. Its really loud for indoor applications. Loud enough to have to turn of the pump in the room with a TV to hear anything.
1900001
Pump does make some noise but not audible to neighbors.....decibels??? Call an audiologist for that answer....
22799
Mine makes a little sound but I would say less than the regular sump pump does. As long as your not paying for the water you should be fine. The pump itself is pretty powerful and handles things no problem for me. My sump runs a lot and so the backup is a must. I've never see them used as the primary but I don't see why it wouldn't work?
413795
mine also makes that noise, its the permeate pump on top that uses waste water to run on and it helps make water faster than if you just relied on water pressure alone. its just the nature of the beast and when you hear that you know its filling your pressure tank up.
413791
I assume you got the unit with the Permate pump? If so then it's not your imagination. I can actually hear mine upstairs! However it only lasts for a while until the tank is filled again. And somewhere in the instructions it says that you can cover the pump with insulating material since it's not an electrically powered device. That should help with the noise . . . hopefully.
1522110
Not too loud. Kind of a growling hum if the water is shallow and a low moan if the pump is submersed. My cat sits over it and watches it sometimes, so not loud enough to scare a cat. Pump does the trick for me.
2224760
the pump noise varies on surface and what diameter hose you have on it as that seems to conduct noise also (pump is louder with bigger tubbing I have noticed. I personally have is outside under a bucket so its pretty quiet in that case :) I know several people that could sleep through it, I could not, and I would think it would be too loud for a bedroom, this is a great pump but its definitely better a ways away from sleeping areas.
1188867
Not sure, but Zoeller is one of the highest quality / most reliable brands you can get. We can hear the pump in the basement from the second floor, but it isn't anything that would wake you up.
843886
Mine is in a utility closest in my mother-in-law suite which is under my living room. I can hear it from the room with the closest, but not from the adjoining bedroom or living room unless the house is very quiet. The run from my pump goes up about a 7 foot rise through about 2 feet of plastic tubing and about 25 feet of copper to get to a PVC drain.