noisey macerator

[missconnolly1964]

How can I reduce the noise from my macerator, its in our airing cupboard, are there sound proofing materials that it could be boxed in with?

 

[muggles]

It should be on rubber feet, but try standing it on a thickish (6-8mm) sheet of neoprene, that should deaden the sound nicely

 

[mattylad]

My wife often complained about the noise from ours, so I just went to the loo earlier in the day before she went to bed

But now ours is bust (I'm leaving it for 12 months in the hope that it may forget it was broke & work again ).

You could box it & put 50mm Kingspan etc inside the boxing. Remembering to leave plenty of room for airflow and to ensure that the boxing is removable for maintenance (and with a moderator - this is a high possibility).

Depends if you have room for a box & are not bothered about seeing a box compared to putting up with the noise.

 

[missconnolly1964]

It should be on rubber feet, but try standing it on a thickish (6-8mm) sheet of neoprene, that should deaden the sound nicely

Thanks for that I will try and keep you posted

 

[missconnolly1964]

My wife often complained about the noise from ours, so I just went to the loo earlier in the day before she went to bed

But now ours is bust (I'm leaving it for 12 months in the hope that it may forget it was broke & work again ).

You could box it & put 50mm Kingspan etc inside the boxing. Remembering to leave plenty of room for airflow and to ensure that the boxing is removable for maintenance (and with a moderator - this is a high possibility).

Depends if you have room for a box & are not bothered about seeing a box compared to putting up with the noise.

Thanks for the info, I have thought about getting my husband to box ours in but he's hopeless at DIY hope our doesn't break down, hope you have better luck with yours