Which pump is smaller, Eheim 1250 or Danner 5?

Shelly · 04-15-2002, 12:09 PM

I currently have a Danner Mag 5 and have been swaying to change to an Eheim 1250 do to noise and shielding. Are they close to the same size. I already have my system to size and really don't feel like resizing many hoses.

Brad · 04-15-2002, 02:11 PM

Eheims are typically known for being quite large, DDen's site has the measurement

JimS · 04-15-2002, 07:12 PM

The Danner should be virtually silent if installed correctly and all the air is out. Those Eheims look way too big.

Shelly · 04-15-2002, 07:29 PM

I have an air trap located at the top of my case. I believe all the air is out, but not sure. The only noise I hear from the pump is the low-toned hum of the motor. This is the noise I am not sure would get quieter if I were to do the impeller trick.

Cyco-Dude · 04-19-2002, 12:46 AM

what are you using to absorb the pumps vibrations? ive found that foam works quite well, and that rubber (or an old mousepad) increases the low-pitched humming somewhat.

just try using different materials to insulate the pump; there will always be a humming noise tho (wrapping the entire pump up might quiet it as well...)

Shelly · 04-19-2002, 06:40 AM

Thanks cyco. I cut a square piece of foam that was used to ship my CD-RW and it works much better. I just got a P4-1.6A and was spoiled by the little noise a water cooling system makes because that stock cpu fan is loud as hell. Ordering the Maze 3 today.

DodgeViper · 04-20-2002, 06:38 PM

I had a Danner 500 and return the noisy pump. Plus it did not even come close to delivering 500 GPH. This pump is a Eheim 1250 and very silent.

04-15-2002, 12:09 PM	#1
Shelly Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 36	Which pump is smaller, Eheim 1250 or Danner 5? I currently have a Danner Mag 5 and have been swaying to change to an Eheim 1250 do to noise and shielding. Are they close to the same size. I already have my system to size and really don't feel like resizing many hoses.

04-15-2002, 02:11 PM	#2
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	Eheims are typically known for being quite large, DDen's site has the measurement __________________ 2x P3 1100's at 1400, Abit VP6, 2x Corsair 256mb PC150 sticks, 20gb 'cuda ATA-III, 2x 40gb 'cuda ATA-IV in raid 0. 20" Trinitron. No fans 2x 2400+ at 2288mhz (16.0 x 143), Iwill MPX2, 2x Kingmax PC-3200 256mb sticks, 4x 20gb 60gxp in Raid 5 on a Promise SX6000. Asus Ti4200 320/630. Cooled by Water

04-15-2002, 07:12 PM	#3
JimS Cooling Savant Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Connecticut Posts: 140	The Danner should be virtually silent if installed correctly and all the air is out. Those Eheims look way too big.

04-15-2002, 07:29 PM	#4
Shelly Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 36	I have an air trap located at the top of my case. I believe all the air is out, but not sure. The only noise I hear from the pump is the low-toned hum of the motor. This is the noise I am not sure would get quieter if I were to do the impeller trick.

04-19-2002, 12:46 AM	#5
Cyco-Dude Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 836	what are you using to absorb the pumps vibrations? ive found that foam works quite well, and that rubber (or an old mousepad) increases the low-pitched humming somewhat. just try using different materials to insulate the pump; there will always be a humming noise tho (wrapping the entire pump up might quiet it as well...)

04-19-2002, 06:40 AM	#6
Shelly Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 36	Thanks cyco. I cut a square piece of foam that was used to ship my CD-RW and it works much better. I just got a P4-1.6A and was spoiled by the little noise a water cooling system makes because that stock cpu fan is loud as hell. Ordering the Maze 3 today.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)