Trichy Bastard
Well-Known Member
I checked the description of the PRV. It says preset to 75psi, but adjustable to 150psi. I think I must be pushing it near it's limits, therefore the leaking. Perhaps I should look into the nice plastic one Hammer21 pointed out way back when.
After finally hearing the pump under pressure, I think it's somewhat loud. Not horrible, but I imagine the aquatecs are quieter. I suppose I could relate this to about the sound of my water-pik. I'd like to wrap the pump in fiberglass, but I don't know if it will cause heating issues. I know if I was really bothered by it I could build a plywood box, and insulate the walls, but allow a couple of L-shaped breathing ports and it would likely be silent. But I don't want to sacrafice the space in the bin for that. When the deck bin lid is closed it's barely noticeable, but a little more obvious in the silent dead of night. I could always put a timer on the pump, so that even if the pressure switch calls it to come on, It won't recharge between 10pm and 7am or something...
Sorry for all the rambling, but my mind is racing and I haven't slept more than 3 hours/night for the last 3 days.
After finally hearing the pump under pressure, I think it's somewhat loud. Not horrible, but I imagine the aquatecs are quieter. I suppose I could relate this to about the sound of my water-pik. I'd like to wrap the pump in fiberglass, but I don't know if it will cause heating issues. I know if I was really bothered by it I could build a plywood box, and insulate the walls, but allow a couple of L-shaped breathing ports and it would likely be silent. But I don't want to sacrafice the space in the bin for that. When the deck bin lid is closed it's barely noticeable, but a little more obvious in the silent dead of night. I could always put a timer on the pump, so that even if the pressure switch calls it to come on, It won't recharge between 10pm and 7am or something...
Sorry for all the rambling, but my mind is racing and I haven't slept more than 3 hours/night for the last 3 days.