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MaxxxRacer · 09-05-2004, 09:00 PM

I have an iwaki WMD-20 and to be honest, its a tad bit too noisy for my taste. Granted my system is pretty dang quiet with my fan controlled dual 120mm's being the only fans besides the 2 80's in the PSU, but i want it more quiet.

My idea is to build a box for my pump made out of 1/2inch MDF and some insulating foam of some sort. I have it pretty much figured out, except for the foam. My dad works at a music studio and he told me the sound insulation they use is for disperssion and not transmision. Meaning that it doesnt stop sound, it just makes it so that it doesnt bounce all over the place. I want some foam that will stop the sound from getting out of the box as much as possible.

If anyone has any experience in something similar that would be great if i could get some tips. I know cathar has his pumps in a soundbox. Maybe he might know something that would help.

09-05-2004, 09:00 PM	#1
MaxxxRacer Cooling Savant Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 310	Waterpump Soundbox I have an iwaki WMD-20 and to be honest, its a tad bit too noisy for my taste. Granted my system is pretty dang quiet with my fan controlled dual 120mm's being the only fans besides the 2 80's in the PSU, but i want it more quiet. My idea is to build a box for my pump made out of 1/2inch MDF and some insulating foam of some sort. I have it pretty much figured out, except for the foam. My dad works at a music studio and he told me the sound insulation they use is for disperssion and not transmision. Meaning that it doesnt stop sound, it just makes it so that it doesnt bounce all over the place. I want some foam that will stop the sound from getting out of the box as much as possible. If anyone has any experience in something similar that would be great if i could get some tips. I know cathar has his pumps in a soundbox. Maybe he might know something that would help. __________________ Excuse me, I believe you have my stapler.