anyone tried to using Jebo WP40? - Page 114

SimonSKL · 04/26/2013, 07:44 PM

For those who uses variable power supply, you may lose the last setting if you are using too low a voltage before shutting down the pump or after a power loss.

FS said they have seen last setting lost if voltage drops below 16V.

hollback · 04/26/2013, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by hollback

I also requested the new plastic cover. I'm interested to see their response. Are they going to charge me shipping?

FS only charged me $3 to ship the new housing!

rrasco · 04/26/2013, 11:02 PM

If it's stored in RAM there shouldn't need to be power to remember the setting. A battery is only needed to keep track of time during a power loss.

Noslen34 · 04/26/2013, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by frogg21

Thanks rrasco, So with an Apex already sending out 1-10v analog I'm almost there, just cut the signal in half with some voltage dividing resistors and I should be good to go. No filters etc. needed?
Thx

can you do a youtube video please

barry_keith · 04/26/2013, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by hollback

FS only charged me $3 to ship the new housing!

Thanks! Just got this email from fish-street

"Hi Barry,

The replacement kits is change for the impeller rubber for 2 unit, ~ Just pay for USD3 shipping fee"

Skinnysloth · 04/27/2013, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by barry_keith

Thanks! Just got this email from fish-street

"Hi Barry,

The replacement kits is change for the impeller rubber for 2 unit, ~ Just pay for USD3 shipping fee"

I got the same response. Given the response and price, it looks like it's the rubber stopper on the impeller rather than a whole new plastic housing/casing.

Pickupman66 · 04/27/2013, 06:14 AM

Is this because if a clicking noise? If so one of the pumps i ordered is clicking

frogg21 · 04/27/2013, 09:00 AM

can you do a youtube video please

Ya, I'm looking for a group buy to get these through, but when I do get some, I'll make a video or at least some pics on making your own cord for Apex. Lets do that over on the apex wp40 thread though: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...onnect+to+apex

Baldguy · 04/28/2013, 10:23 AM

Local club just closed a group buy. Got the pump for $60 shipped.

jdezek · 04/28/2013, 04:32 PM

Just ordered one after my original cheapo power head I bought 2 yrs ago for $25 went bad on my. Sent stray voltage in my tank and shocked me this morning with a reading of 91v. Hopefully this one last as long as my $25 cheapo.

240drift · 04/28/2013, 07:38 PM

Im extremely impressed with this... Would definitely buy multiples if I had a bigger tank

Hodge1995 · 04/28/2013, 08:17 PM

I bought 2 so far to try out and am super happy so far if they last they will certainly put a hurt on the other brands.

aquaman05 · 04/28/2013, 08:56 PM

Are these to much for a 75 gal ?

frogg21 · 04/28/2013, 09:19 PM

If they can hold up for 1 year or more, the high price dc wavemaker days are done.

aquaman05 · 04/28/2013, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by frogg21

If they can hold up for 1 year or more, the high price dc wavemaker days are done.

I was going to buy a used mp40 but not for 350!
I'm going to try one of these if its not to much flow for my 75 gal

Ron Reefman · 04/29/2013, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by aquaman05

I was going to buy a used mp40 but not for 350!
I'm going to try one of these if its not to much flow for my 75 gal

It's very likely going to be too much in a 75g tanks unless it's got a lot of wide open space. But in this thread there are several ways to dial down the flow rate. I used the $12 variable output power converter idea. I've run mine at 18V rather than 24V for over 2 months now and it hasn't missed a beat.

You might wait a few weeks and see the new WP20 or 25 that is coming out. The price may be close to the WP40 price, but it may also have a built in speed control (a lot of rumors bouncing around). I put a WP40 in my rather full 180g DT and it's more than I want. I'm waiting on the new one and will probably get 4 or 5 of them. Two for my 180g (and pull the WP40), 1 for my 70g hexagon anemone tank and 1 (maybe 2) for my 55g QT/local tank.

007Bond · 04/29/2013, 05:44 AM

On the other WP40 thread, http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...2#post21446712 (much shorter TG), the thought seems to be that running the 40 at lower voltages will not harm the pump. Myself I think once I have it set to a speed that works for me, I won't change it. I just hope it will stay at the same setting I want when I turn it off/ on. Some say yes some no.

frogg21 · 04/29/2013, 07:11 AM

Consider the other option of getting an arduino. Cheap, and you'll have control options only limited by your imagination. Start by copy/paste code that others have already written here and at the Reef Angel forum..

007Bond · 04/29/2013, 07:23 AM

Not owning one yet, let me ask...dose the wp's controller run its different modes by lowering or raising its voltages? Dose it ramp or pulse its self?

Sacohen · 04/29/2013, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by frogg21

Consider the other option of getting an arduino. Cheap, and you'll have control options only limited by your imagination. Start by copy/paste code that others have already written here and at the Reef Angel forum..

Mine is coming today.
Just need to figure out how to use it, but I know the forums are very helpful.

stancfii · 04/29/2013, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by aquaman05

Are these to much for a 75 gal ?

I have mine running on the lowest setting in a 40br. I have a piece of live rock a few inches in front of it to diffuse the flow, and it works great. I'll sell it once I get a wp25, but in the meantime it is working great. My anthia loves swimming in front of it.

octopus737 · 04/29/2013, 08:02 AM

If only copying and pasting RA sketches to Arduino were that easy. I tried that and I'm sure i did something wrong. From what i gathered i need to make a low pass filter and then hook it up to a PWM on the Arduino. Now I'm just looking for a sketch that i could just upload. That would make this pump so much more fun for everybody.

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Originally Posted by frogg21

Consider the other option of getting an arduino. Cheap, and you'll have control options only limited by your imagination. Start by copy/paste code that others have already written here and at the Reef Angel forum..

Colin · 04/29/2013, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by aquaman05

Are these to much for a 75 gal ?

I have one on my 83 and it's fine. The only time it's too much is the W1 pulse mode. I use the random Else mode and have it cranked up with no problem.

--C

Ron Reefman · 04/29/2013, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 007Bond

Not owning one yet, let me ask...dose the wp's controller run its different modes by lowering or raising its voltages? Dose it ramp or pulse its self?

It has several modes that both pulse and ramp up & down over varying time frames. It does this on it's own, and it does NOT do it directly by varying the voltage from 24v at the motor. Some people are adding on to it in order to lower the max flow from 3200gph.

rrasco · 04/29/2013, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 007Bond

Not owning one yet, let me ask...dose the wp's controller run its different modes by lowering or raising its voltages? Dose it ramp or pulse its self?

The Jebao controller sends 0-5v analog to the pump. So in theory, it varies the voltage in that regard. How that voltage is interpreted and handled inside the pump/motor is anyone's guess.

04/26/2013, 07:44 PM	#2826
SimonSKL Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Danville, IL Posts: 1,918	For those who uses variable power supply, you may lose the last setting if you are using too low a voltage before shutting down the pump or after a power loss. FS said they have seen last setting lost if voltage drops below 16V. __________________ Simon Mixed LPS and SPS corals Camera - Canon T2i with EF100mm 2.8f USM macro lens Current Tank Info: AG 92g corner tank and Marineland 125g, RKE controllers, Maxspect and Eshine LEDs, MP40WES, Jebo WP40 & WP25 Last edited by SimonSKL; 04/26/2013 at 08:13 PM.

04/26/2013, 11:02 PM	#2828
rrasco Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,159	If it's stored in RAM there shouldn't need to be power to remember the setting. A battery is only needed to keep track of time during a power loss. __________________ -You had me at PWM

04/27/2013, 06:14 AM	#2832
Pickupman66 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winchester, TN Posts: 3,714	Is this because if a clicking noise? If so one of the pumps i ordered is clicking __________________ What a Pretty day to stick your head in your tank and stare at your corals. 15 years reef keeping experience in old school simplistic ways. /><{{{{"> Archon BETA Current Tank Info: 66 Gallon SCA Rimless, Custom 40 Breeder sump, DC pumps, Lumentek Pro 240 controlled by my Archon

04/27/2013, 09:00 AM	#2833
frogg21 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fragstaff, AZ Posts: 341	apex can you do a youtube video please Ya, I'm looking for a group buy to get these through, but when I do get some, I'll make a video or at least some pics on making your own cord for Apex. Lets do that over on the apex wp40 thread though: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...onnect+to+apex

04/28/2013, 10:23 AM	#2834
Baldguy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ft Worth Posts: 296	Local club just closed a group buy. Got the pump for $60 shipped. Last edited by Baldguy; 04/28/2013 at 10:30 AM.

04/28/2013, 04:32 PM	#2835
jdezek Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 386	Just ordered one after my original cheapo power head I bought 2 yrs ago for $25 went bad on my. Sent stray voltage in my tank and shocked me this morning with a reading of 91v. Hopefully this one last as long as my $25 cheapo.

04/28/2013, 07:38 PM	#2836
240drift Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 110	Im extremely impressed with this... Would definitely buy multiples if I had a bigger tank

04/28/2013, 08:17 PM	#2837
Hodge1995 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Kinmundy , IL Posts: 658	I bought 2 so far to try out and am super happy so far if they last they will certainly put a hurt on the other brands.

04/28/2013, 08:56 PM	#2838
aquaman05 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indiana Posts: 722	Are these to much for a 75 gal ?

04/28/2013, 09:19 PM	#2839
frogg21 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fragstaff, AZ Posts: 341	If they can hold up for 1 year or more, the high price dc wavemaker days are done.

04/29/2013, 05:44 AM	#2842
007Bond Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sylvania,Ohio Posts: 1,925	On the other WP40 thread, http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...2#post21446712 (much shorter TG), the thought seems to be that running the 40 at lower voltages will not harm the pump. Myself I think once I have it set to a speed that works for me, I won't change it. I just hope it will stay at the same setting I want when I turn it off/ on. Some say yes some no.

04/29/2013, 07:11 AM	#2843
frogg21 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fragstaff, AZ Posts: 341	duino Consider the other option of getting an arduino. Cheap, and you'll have control options only limited by your imagination. Start by copy/paste code that others have already written here and at the Reef Angel forum.. Last edited by frogg21; 04/29/2013 at 07:19 AM.

04/29/2013, 07:23 AM	#2844
007Bond Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sylvania,Ohio Posts: 1,925	Not owning one yet, let me ask...dose the wp's controller run its different modes by lowering or raising its voltages? Dose it ramp or pulse its self?