APEX Wavemaker doubt

Ricardo_Jorge · 04/20/2011, 10:35 AM

Hello guys,

i have a doubt!
The APEX wavemaker will turns on/off the pumbs to make the waves, thats correct?
So turning on/off for a long period, the pumps can become unusable/broken?

Or they´re prepared for this too?

Tks

tkeracer619 · 04/20/2011, 10:42 AM

It is best to get controllable pumps.

slief · 04/20/2011, 11:45 AM

I use my Apex to control my Tunze 6205's. For waves, I have the pumps going on and off for very short intervals (.7 on and .4 seconds off). I have a number of profiles setup for different levels of current ranging from 30% power to 90% power. The key is as tkeracer suggested. Use controllable pumps. That said, leaving pumps off for prolonged periods of time let alone any time can increase maintenance intervals as calcium will build up inside the pumps when they are off. As such, I would not leave my pumps off for prolonged periods.

Ricardo_Jorge · 04/20/2011, 11:56 AM

I have two koralias 4, are they controllable?

Hug

slief · 04/20/2011, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricardo_Jorge

I have two koralias 4, are they controllable?

Hug

Nope. If you turn them on and off constantly, I dont think they will last long.

Harry_Y · 04/20/2011, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkeracer619

It is best to get controllable pumps.

This

I run 4 Tunze controllable pumps

Ricardo_Jorge · 04/20/2011, 02:13 PM

Ok guys, tks a lot.

Let´s go shop!!!

04/20/2011, 10:35 AM	#1
Ricardo_Jorge Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brasil Posts: 209	APEX Wavemaker doubt Hello guys, i have a doubt! The APEX wavemaker will turns on/off the pumbs to make the waves, thats correct? So turning on/off for a long period, the pumps can become unusable/broken? Or they´re prepared for this too? Tks

04/20/2011, 10:42 AM	#2
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	It is best to get controllable pumps. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

04/20/2011, 11:45 AM	#3
slief RC Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 14,173	I use my Apex to control my Tunze 6205's. For waves, I have the pumps going on and off for very short intervals (.7 on and .4 seconds off). I have a number of profiles setup for different levels of current ranging from 30% power to 90% power. The key is as tkeracer suggested. Use controllable pumps. That said, leaving pumps off for prolonged periods of time let alone any time can increase maintenance intervals as calcium will build up inside the pumps when they are off. As such, I would not leave my pumps off for prolonged periods. __________________ Director Customer Support Royal Exclusiv USA For All Royal Exclusiv & Bubble King questions please refer to our Sponsor forum: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=745 Current Tank Info: 480G display mixed reef, 90G sump, 90G refugium, 60G display refugium. Check out my build thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1783476

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04/20/2011, 11:56 AM	#4
Ricardo_Jorge Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brasil Posts: 209	I have two koralias 4, are they controllable? Hug

04/20/2011, 02:13 PM	#7
Ricardo_Jorge Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brasil Posts: 209	Ok guys, tks a lot. Let´s go shop!!!