VIVOSUN 317GPH Commercial Air Pump 15W 6 Outlet 20 L/Min for Aquarium and Hydroponic Systems

It's a great pump works. Well, it is loud, but if you put a hose from where the air sucks in it cuts the sound down a lot.

Decided to pick up the Vivosun Commercial 102W Aquarium air pump as my Higger aquarium air pumps kept slowly burning out. I needed a better-quality pump that could do the work of four Higger air pumps and last longer than 3 to 6 months. Since switching over to the Vivosun from the Higger pumps, I had no issues. The pump currently supplies air to four 18-inch bubble bars in my 450-gallon aquarium. The amount of air generated is impressive. All four bubble bars are running at with the valves wide open and there's still air to spare. Vivosun provides a generous 12 port manifold to allow for many connections from a single point. The pump is an impressive piece of equipment. Last thing to note, I created a video to do a noise demo. If you want to see the demonstration you can search in youtube the title of the video: VIVOSUN Aquarium Commercial Air Pump 1750 GPH 102W 110L/min 12 Outlet Noise Demo. In the video I stand about 6 or so feet from the aquarium before approaching it and opening the cabinet to show the difference in noise levels. What the audience is not aware of is I have already taken measures to lower the amount of noise being generated by the pump. I added a rubber mat underneath two 2x4s the Vivosun sits on dampening the noise quite a bit and currently bleeding off excess air. My plan in the near future is to see if I can further dampen the noise more by placing it in a Heavy-Duty container wrapped with noise absorbent/cancellation foam. My noise demonstration video on youtube. Just search on the title and you will see it: VIVOSUN Aquarium Commercial Air Pump 1750 GPH 102W 110L/min 12 Outlet Noise Demo **UPDATE 1/31/2023*** After switching to the Vivosun pump now for several weeks. I'm quite happy with its performance. I managed to lower the noise more by using noise cancelling foam which I wrapped the cabinet of the aquarium with on all sides. This also helped with various ambience noises such as the FX6 canister filters too. I would highly recommend this pump to anyone who needs a reliable and powerful air pump. VIVOSUN Commercial Air Pump 1750 GPH 102W 110L/min 12 Outlet for Aquarium and Hydroponic Systems Specs: Weight: 7.5 Pounds Wattage: 102W Heat Resistant Aluminum casing/housing Electromagnetic piston driven shaft (No rubber diaphragm) 12 Port Manifold for air tub connections 11/32 Primary Air Trunk Connector from copper valve to manifold 110L/MIN of air produced 1750 GPH Reported Decibel level by Manufacturer: ~ or less than 60 Rubber mounts to absorb vibration

I got this air pump because the one I had was getting tired and not making enough air. When I set up the pump I connected all of the air lines I had been using to the manifold and turned the pump on. The pump makes a considerable amount more noise than my old pump, but I figured that was the cost of getting more air. What I did not realized until latter was how much vibration the pump creates. I have the pump in a room upstairs, I was in the dinning room below the room and can hear the pump vibrate the room upstairs. I hung the pump up to try and minimize the vibration but it still shakes the whole room upstairs. I guess that is the cost of getting 70 L or air per minute. Other reviews said the pump got hot, mine has run a couple days now and it gets warm to touch, but not hot enough to burn you. update May 2025- How do you rate something that basically performs the intended function of pumping a lot of air, but overall fails due to high level of vibration and noise. I used this pump for a couple months and finally could not take the vibration and noise. I had the pump upstairs in a family room and you could hear the pump and feel vibrations from this pump downstairs and though the house. I lived with it for a while, but it kept getting worse until I had to stop and try something else. The pump housing is very warn to the touch and does create a considerable amount of heat. It would probably be a great air pump for outside or if you have a very solid surface to set or mount it on.

So, I was not happy with this at first. Did a LOT of googling and YouTube searching. I now have a nice quite pump, and the fix was actually pretty easy. I don't have a video of how loud it was at first, as the noise came and went, but I have included a final video. What I did should only take about 10 minutes a screwdriver, and some PTFE Thread Tape. 1. Tighten all screws (NOTE: it seemed to me all the holes in the aluminum casting where a bit sloppy, so I loaded each external screw with Teflon Tape, and reinstalled them). 2. Add Teflon Tape to the Brass nozzle barb (that also felt loose to me). 3. Remove the Rear Air Filter, and the 4 screws holding the Piston in place (See Picture). 4. Wrap some Teflon Tape around the ball bearing installed. It seemed to me this was where the rattle was coming from. I think the bearing is a little small, or there is more slope in the holes than needed. This cause a slight harmonic rattle. 5. Wrap tape (optional) on the screws holding both the rear plate and the air filter housing, and reinstall. 6. Run your pump and see if the rattle goes away. A couple notes, most people seem to pinch off their air supplies to only provide the air they need, but this pump isn't a pressure control pump, so it's going to run, regardless of how much air can flow. The better method is to bleed off the excess air you don't need. Take one of your 6 ports (or any other place you want install a bleed valve) and use that valve to bleed off the excess air. My method: 1. Connect all airlines and components you want. 2. Open any flow controls 100% 3. Open your bleed valve (either one of the 6 provided, or someone other valve) 100% 4. Turn on the Pjmp 5. Start to pinch off the Bleed Valve slowly until you get the air flow out of your connected devices. 6. Adjust any local flow valves as needed to balance out air between various components (i.e. Air Stones, Sponge Filters, etc.). 7. If needed close the bleed valve as required. There should be some air coming out the bleed valve, unless all your devices need 100% of the supplied air. 8. NOTE: If you have more air then you need, take your bleed air, and redirect it back at the pump, and use that excess air to help cool the pump. This will do two (2) things, keep your pump a little, cooler and reduce the load on the pump. If this helps, I would be curious to hear the results. I might make a Youtube Video, if I do, I'll come back end update this review. In the video, I try to contrast the air bubbles to the air pump, so give the pump noise a frame of reference.

I expected so much more from an air pump boasting 50W of power and 1110 GPH airflow. The first thing I noticed when I initially hooked it up, is how hot it gets, including the nozzle the air hose connects with. I used this pump in a 6 pot hydroponic RDWC Root Sprayer setup, with 2 air stones in the pump tank, and one airstone each per 5 gallon pot. This pump had great airflow, while it worked. This pump becomes very noisy within a year, and died within 6 months after. The Vivosun pump ran so hot, it melted the tube to the nozzle which in my opinion, makes this thing a fire hazard I really wanted to love this pump for the price/airflow rating, but longevity was very lacking. I can't have a pump possibly burning my home down. I also need a pump to be able to run 24/7/365. In fairness, I bought a second pump from Vivosun, just in case I just had a bad one, hopefully, the second one will last longer. I still have an Active Aqua pump that is still quiet, and still running, and they were both bought at the same time. For the money being asked, I would expect a pump to last much longer. It is clear the integrated cooling design is incapable of dispersing adequate heat to keep the oil from burning up. They may want to consider redesigning this pump with internal cooling inside a shell, similar to Active Aqua's version. The new one still runs much hotter than it should, and could easily burn you, especially if you use the carrying handle and your knuckles touch the metal housing when gripping the tiny handle.

I use this to power the air assist feed in my big laser cutter. Works well and is quiet.

Alright, buckle up, aquarium warriors, because I’m about to unleash a rant-fueled review of the VIVOSUN Commercial Air Pump 1427 GPH 55W 90L/min 12 Outlet—a cheap piece of garbage that strutted into my life with big promises and left faster than a cat when the vacuum starts. This Amazon buy had me fooled for about five minutes before it revealed its true colors: loud, hot, and about as useful as a screen door on a submarine. Here’s the scoop, served with a side of snark. First off, let’s talk about the hype. This thing claims 1427 GPH, 55 watts of power, and 12 outlets to oxygenate your tank like a pro. And sure, it blew—like a hyperactive cheerleader on a sugar high, pumping air with the gusto of a tornado in a teacup. My shrimp were probably doing backflips at first, thinking they’d scored a spa day. But the honeymoon ended quick. This pump runs hotter than a jalapeño in a microwave—touch it, and you’ll be nursing a burn while wondering if it’s secretly a space heater. The aluminum alloy “heat-radiating plates” they brag about? More like heat-trapping torture devices. My tank water felt like it was prepping for a shrimp boil, not a serene swim. Then there’s the noise. Oh, sweet mercy, the noise. VIVOSUN claims “under 60 decibels”—maybe if you’re measuring it from the moon. This thing roared like a lawnmower with a grudge, echoing through every room of my house like a poltergeist with a megaphone. I could hear it over my TV, my music, even my own thoughts—forget peaceful shrimp vibes, this was a full-on assault on my sanity. My baby shrimp probably grew up with tinnitus before I yanked the plug. It’s marketed as a “quiet solution” for aquariums and hydroponics, but unless your definition of quiet includes a jackhammer symphony, they’re straight-up fibbing. The 12 outlets? Sure, they’re there, and the adjustable valves gave me a fleeting sense of control—until I realized it was like putting lipstick on a pig. No amount of tweaking could save this beast from its core flaws. It’s got the power to push air to my shrimp’s hideouts, I’ll give it that, but at what cost? My eardrums, my patience, and my faith in budget buys. I returned it faster than you can say “refund,” because life’s too short for this kind of nonsense. A linear piston pump might cost an arm and a leg more, but it’s worth every penny for the whisper-quiet, cool-running bliss it delivers—this VIVOSUN disaster taught me that the hard way. In short, the VIVOSUN Commercial Air Pump 1427 GPH 55W 90L/min 12 Outlet is a cheap, overhyped letdown. It’s got the airflow of a champ but the manners of a frat party—hot, loud, and gone before you can say “buyer’s remorse.” Save your shrimp, your floors, and your sanity—skip this garbage and splurge on something that doesn’t sound like it’s auditioning for a horror flick. One star, a shrimp-sized eye roll, and a heartfelt “good riddance!”

The good, the bad, and the ugly: Good - Performs very well. Good amount of bubbles and blows many air pumps for the price away! Bad - This thing is LOUD and VIBRATES a lot. Perfect for commercial use but not so much for residential use. My car idles quieter than this!!! Ugly - I like the industrial design, however the noise and vibration is just too much. I’d rather have my girlfriend nag me all day than listen to this drone. Return it is.