Black Rubber Compatibility

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  1. NASAGeek

    NASAGeek Eyelash Blennie

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    Are black rubber hoses reef compatible???

    I am trying to get my pump to be quieter and thought that adding a rubber hose section would eliminate some of the vibrations from traveling up the plumbing tubes.

    Mark
     
    NASAGeek, Sep 25, 2010
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  2. doylef4i

    doylef4i Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I'm not sure but I used a couple pieces of 3/4 inch return hose zip tied around my return pump and it works great.Almost no noise at all.If you need me to I'll take a pic of it tomorrow.
     
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  3. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    I don't know about black rubber,but clear vinyl tubing is,could that work in place of?
     
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  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Check to see what their are rated to hold. I think they would be.
     
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  5. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    I would think it's safe, but that it would get brittle under salty conditions fairly quickly.
     
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  6. MTips18

    MTips18 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Used them on my 125 gallon with zero prob just look for UV resistance if its going to be close to your filter if you have one.
     
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  7. barbianj

    barbianj Hammer Head Shark

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    Why not just use spa flex? Anything that is not rigid PVC will cut down on vibration greatly.
     
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