Soundproofing for Submersible Water Pump in Attic

BMD

Hi,

Does anyone have any suggestions on the best way to sound proof a subermisble water pump in an attic?

The water pump (high pressure) creates a lot of noise when flushing toilets, showering etc.

Carlow52

BMD wrote: »

Hi,

Does anyone have any suggestions on the best way to sound proof a subermisble water pump in an attic?

The water pump (high pressure) creates a lot of noise when flushing toilets, showering etc.

submersible in an attic? Pls tell us more? is it in the cold water tank?

As to the noise. u need to get it out of there down stairs on a concrete pad with rubber mat and the insulate the pipes to try kill the vibration.

DOCARCH

What I have done in the past is sit the tank on high density insulation and a layer of neoprene so that no part of the tank is sitting/bearing directly on the timber supports or roof structure. In addittion it is important to ensure that the pump is suspended in the tank, i.e. not touching the sides or the bottom of the tank.

These measures will help reduce the noise of the pump.

BMD

Thanks,

Any suggestions where I might get a layer of neoprene?

Do you put the neoprene between the insulation and the tank or between the insulation and the attic floor?

Do-more

BMD wrote: »

Thanks,

Any suggestions where I might get a layer of neoprene?

Do you put the neoprene between the insulation and the tank or between the insulation and the attic floor?

Any sort of thick rubbery material should do the trick, you are just looking to stop the vibrations from being transmitted into the building. Many of the toy shops for example sell thick interlocking rubber safety mats, agricultural supply stores sell thick rubber matting for animals to lie on, or you might find some suitable door mats in the 2 euro shops. I had a somewhat similar problem with a power shower pump previously and put a couple of layers of rubber door mat under it and it made a significant improvement.

BMD

Thanks...I got some rubber between the lid of the tank and the pump and it has made a significant difference....the main issue now is just the initial 'thud' when the pump starts up....I'll see if there is anyway I can muffle this noise