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09/15/2011, 08:35 AM
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Mp40 question
Ok this might a stupid question ;
I have a 125 mixed reef and currently have 1 mp40 , I want to add another one to the other side but don't want another control box etc.... Can I , or what do I need to slave another mp40 to work with the current one and control Box ? Can this be done or what do I need to do to be able to accomplish this ? Thanks |
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09/15/2011, 08:44 AM
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Unfortunately if you want to have the ability to have the pumps communicate you'll have to have another control box with the pump.
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09/15/2011, 09:04 AM
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The controller is attached to the pump itself. However, in slave mode you will only need to access one box to control the modes/flow.
This is going to depend on what model you have. Is it an MP40W? If it is and you buy a new one, you can control the other and sync them together. |
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09/15/2011, 06:47 PM
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yea if your going to get two mp40s i would just get the whole kit and have them communicate with each other since i heard this is the best way to run these pumps.
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09/15/2011, 07:31 PM
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It will need to be another control box. It is the driver for the pump.
If you have a mp40w or mp40wes then you can hide one of them and have one box control both.
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09/15/2011, 08:30 PM
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I have 3 MP10's and yes the controllers can be somewhat of an annoyance to place but as a couple of people have previously mentioned if you sync them then you will only really need access to the one controller and the other one could be hidden in a deep dark area
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