"wave" makers that turn power heads ON/OFF

ScubaDrew · 09-21-2007, 03:51 PM

Has anyone run one of the "wave" makers that turn power heads ON/OFF?

If you've read my chronical you know I've got a number of devices that can turn electrical ports on and off.

My question is - how hard is this ON/OFF stuff on the power heads, are there some that are better at this than others? The one impeller (not propeller) powerhead I have seems to have a hard time re-starting sometimes, and also clanks when it starts...

Appreciate any experiences.

Drew

Woodstock · 09-21-2007, 04:01 PM

Maxijet powerheads are the best for wave makers. I currently use two korallias on a wave maker and although they occassionally clicky when starting, they work fine.

ScubaDrew · 09-21-2007, 04:09 PM

Thanks Doni.

BigAl07 · 09-21-2007, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodstock

Maxijet powerheads are the best for wave makers. I currently use two korallias on a wave maker and although they occassionally clicky when starting, they work fine.

When you say "wavemaker" do you mean a dedicated wavemaker or do you mean a controller that functions as a wavemaker? I'm VERY intrigued here about the idea of using myAqua-controller to cycle on and off a pair of koralias.

Allen

ScubaDrew · 09-21-2007, 04:28 PM

Al - when Doni says they 'clink' when turning on - this indicates she's using a controller or "wave" maker to turn the power heads on and off. You dont get a real wave from this, but you can simulate the back and forth movement.. kind of.

ScubaDrew · 09-21-2007, 04:29 PM

OT - AL, check this out - Oceanflo.com

ScubaDrew · 09-21-2007, 04:32 PM

I like the hydor units a lot more than the maxi's ... hmmm.

BigAl07 · 09-21-2007, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScubaDrew

Al - when Doni says they 'clink' when turning on - this indicates she's using a controller or "wave" maker to turn the power heads on and off. You dont get a real wave from this, but you can simulate the back and forth movement.. kind of.

Oh yeah I completely understand the whole concept and the "clink" and lack of wave. I was just wonderig if she's using a "WaveMaker" or the progammable part of a tank controller to cycle the pumps on and off.

Allen

Woodstock · 09-21-2007, 04:36 PM

Mine are on a controller/timer (aquacontroller iii). They are on a random on/off schedule turning on/off (randomly for 5-30 min). So the cycle is seldom the same creating excellent turbulence.

ScubaDrew · 09-21-2007, 04:37 PM

ah.. yeah I could see how it could be tought to use a tank controller to cycle very often if most are like the aquacontroller its based off the clock, so you'd have to write a lot of "if time >3:00 turn pm1 off, if time >3:05 turn pm1 on" - messy.

ScubaDrew · 09-21-2007, 04:39 PM

woah, didnt know they could do that!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodstock

Mine are on a controller/timer (aquacontroller iii). They are on a random on/off schedule turning on/off (randomly for 5-30 min). So the cycle is seldom the same creating excellent turbulence.

BigAl07 · 09-21-2007, 04:40 PM

I agree Drew. But I was under the impression that the Hydor's didn't fair well with simple on/off controll but I could have simply DREAMED that up somewhere!!

LOL!! But since I already have my aqua-controller if the Hydors would work on the wave function that would be "Freaking Sweet Man!".

BigAl07 · 09-21-2007, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodstock

Mine are on a controller/timer (aquacontroller iii). They are on a random on/off schedule turning on/off (randomly for 5-30 min). So the cycle is seldom the same creating excellent turbulence.

Hey that's the BEST news I've heard all day! I was hoping you'd come back with something like that Doni.

Allen

Dentoid · 09-21-2007, 04:43 PM

The EcoTech vortech pumps have no issues with the cycling on and off. However the cost of two pumps is inhibitive for most. Ecotech has just introduced their new controller that communicate with each other through a wireless conection for up to, I think, 4 vortech pumps. It is awesome!

ScubaDrew · 09-21-2007, 04:45 PM

Scott, I've seen these - I keep telling my self there is no way I'm spending $700 on 2 pumps!

09-21-2007, 03:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
ScubaDrew Elegance coral Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,073 View Gallery Karma Komment	"wave" makers that turn power heads ON/OFF Has anyone run one of the "wave" makers that turn power heads ON/OFF? If you've read my chronical you know I've got a number of devices that can turn electrical ports on and off. My question is - how hard is this ON/OFF stuff on the power heads, are there some that are better at this than others? The one impeller (not propeller) powerhead I have seems to have a hard time re-starting sometimes, and also clanks when it starts... Appreciate any experiences. Drew __________________ www.NorthEastCoral.com My coral and supply website! STT2VT - Chronical

09-21-2007, 04:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,685 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: "wave" makers that turn power heads ON/OFF Maxijet powerheads are the best for wave makers. I currently use two korallias on a wave maker and although they occassionally clicky when starting, they work fine. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

09-21-2007, 04:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
ScubaDrew Elegance coral Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,073 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: "wave" makers that turn power heads ON/OFF Thanks Doni. __________________ www.NorthEastCoral.com My coral and supply website! STT2VT - Chronical

09-21-2007, 04:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
ScubaDrew Elegance coral Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,073 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: "wave" makers that turn power heads ON/OFF Al - when Doni says they 'clink' when turning on - this indicates she's using a controller or "wave" maker to turn the power heads on and off. You dont get a real wave from this, but you can simulate the back and forth movement.. kind of. __________________ www.NorthEastCoral.com My coral and supply website! STT2VT - Chronical

09-21-2007, 04:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
ScubaDrew Elegance coral Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,073 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: "wave" makers that turn power heads ON/OFF OT - AL, check this out - Oceanflo.com __________________ www.NorthEastCoral.com My coral and supply website! STT2VT - Chronical

09-21-2007, 04:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
ScubaDrew Elegance coral Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,073 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: "wave" makers that turn power heads ON/OFF I like the hydor units a lot more than the maxi's ... hmmm. __________________ www.NorthEastCoral.com My coral and supply website! STT2VT - Chronical

09-21-2007, 04:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,685 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: "wave" makers that turn power heads ON/OFF Mine are on a controller/timer (aquacontroller iii). They are on a random on/off schedule turning on/off (randomly for 5-30 min). So the cycle is seldom the same creating excellent turbulence. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

09-21-2007, 04:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
ScubaDrew Elegance coral Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,073 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: "wave" makers that turn power heads ON/OFF ah.. yeah I could see how it could be tought to use a tank controller to cycle very often if most are like the aquacontroller its based off the clock, so you'd have to write a lot of "if time >3:00 turn pm1 off, if time >3:05 turn pm1 on" - messy. __________________ www.NorthEastCoral.com My coral and supply website! STT2VT - Chronical

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BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 12,874 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: "wave" makers that turn power heads ON/OFF I agree Drew. But I was under the impression that the Hydor's didn't fair well with simple on/off controll but I could have simply DREAMED that up somewhere!! LOL!! But since I already have my aqua-controller if the Hydors would work on the wave function that would be "Freaking Sweet Man!". __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Allen's home-made formula...(-NO3=WC%) This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!! Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Now in STORAGE and Dry-Docked BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef

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Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,289 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: "wave" makers that turn power heads ON/OFF The EcoTech vortech pumps have no issues with the cycling on and off. However the cost of two pumps is inhibitive for most. Ecotech has just introduced their new controller that communicate with each other through a wireless conection for up to, I think, 4 vortech pumps. It is awesome! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

09-21-2007, 04:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
ScubaDrew Elegance coral Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,073 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: "wave" makers that turn power heads ON/OFF Scott, I've seen these - I keep telling my self there is no way I'm spending $700 on 2 pumps! __________________ www.NorthEastCoral.com My coral and supply website! STT2VT - Chronical

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