Honestly, I get where you’re coming from about missing leaks. That’s my biggest worry too—out of sight, out of mind, right? But I’m not totally convinced that just living with the noise is the best trade-off. I mean,
—I’ve tried that, but after a few months, it started driving me nuts.“Sometimes I wonder if just getting used to the hum is safer in the long run...”
What I ended up doing was building a little enclosure around the pump, but I left the front open and used some acoustic panels on the sides and back. It cut down the noise a lot, but I can still see everything and check for leaks or weird stuff. It’s not perfect—still a low hum—but at least I’m not worried about missing a slow drip again.
I guess it’s a balance between peace and paranoia. For me, a little DIY soundproofing (without wrapping stuff directly) felt like a decent compromise. Maybe worth a shot if you haven’t tried something like that yet?
