Phil_Marino
ArboristSite Member
I just finished putting together an electric splitter ( 6 hP motor from TSC, Speeco 11 GPM pump, and the Speeco 3pt splitter from TSC). I did this because I live in a semi-urban area and wanted a quieter splitter than a gas-powered one. I also like the idea of the reduced maintenance and better reliability with an electric motor.
It works fine, but the pump is VERY noisy. There is a high-pitched whine that seems almost as loud as a gas engine would be. I've even built a sound-insulated box around it and that didn't help much. The pump seems to be performing as expected - it shifts down to lower speed when needed, and seems to have good speed and power. It's just noisy.
My question is - does anyone know if Speeco pumps are noisy compared to others? I am thinking of getting a Haldex pump ( also 11 gpm) and try that instead. But I would hate to waste the time and money.
Anyone have experience with this - a comparison of Speeco and Haldex pumps in terms of noise?
Phil
It works fine, but the pump is VERY noisy. There is a high-pitched whine that seems almost as loud as a gas engine would be. I've even built a sound-insulated box around it and that didn't help much. The pump seems to be performing as expected - it shifts down to lower speed when needed, and seems to have good speed and power. It's just noisy.
My question is - does anyone know if Speeco pumps are noisy compared to others? I am thinking of getting a Haldex pump ( also 11 gpm) and try that instead. But I would hate to waste the time and money.
Anyone have experience with this - a comparison of Speeco and Haldex pumps in terms of noise?
Phil