Neoprene Mat in Sump?

[Armand9601]

Is it safe to place a neoprene mat in the sump underneath the return pump to keep it in one place? Last go-round my return would shimmy to the sides and there was a annoying rattle.

If not, any suggestions?

 

[Bill_Moorman]

Should be totally safe. I used my girlfriends old yoga mat and cut it down to size. The only issue I have is that it wasn't her old yoga mat..it was her new one. They were the same color so instead of asking I just went for broke. Oops!


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[Armand9601]

Bill, that's awesome - I could see me making the same mistake! Thanks for your input

 

[Bill_Moorman]

You're welcome! I remember showing her the sump and she goes..."is that my new yoga mat?!" I said no, it's your old one, which causes her to grab her old one and say, "œThis one?"

Cue a few hours of dirty looks haha


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[billdogg]

I use I silicone kitchen hot pad under my return. The neoprene may start to break down eventually

 

[Silly clownfish]

I use I silicone kitchen hot pad under my return. The neoprene may start to break down eventually

+1. Also I don't think most yoga mats are neoprene, I think they are usually PVC, but some are rubber.

FWIW, I use an old yoga mat under the sump, cut big enough that it folds about 2" up each wall to contain minor spills. Lots of good uses for old yoga mats, or just cheap ugly ones on clearance.

 

[Armand9601]

Thank you everyone for the help & suggestions!