anyone tried to using Jebo WP40? - Page 120

Sacohen · 05/12/2013, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rrasco

I finally have my WP40s connected to a controller. I have them running in a mode similar to reefcrest. My window of power is 15-45%, they ramp up and down in this range. Anything more than that and some of my LPS start getting thrashed around.

Great. I didn't have the time to set mine up this weekend. Plus I'm having problems uploading the code.

Video???

rrasco · 05/12/2013, 04:44 PM

Which part would you like to see? Flow?

fredg89 · 05/12/2013, 04:54 PM

So does the variable power supply that they sell with the pumps now let you use the wave modes but just limit the maximum output or does it just turn it to a mainstream powerhead with reduced output?

rrasco · 05/12/2013, 04:56 PM

It allows you to run the modes from the controller with a limited maximum output.

fredg89 · 05/12/2013, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rrasco

It allows you to run the modes from the controller with a limited maximum output.

This one correct? Want to make sure before I purchase. Idk where I read but someone said that it just turns them into a regular powerhead and you can't run the modes.

Sacohen · 05/12/2013, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fredg89

So does they variable power supply that they sell with the pumps now let you use the wave modes but just limit the maximum output or does it just turn it to a mainstream powerhead with reduced output?

The variable power supply that is sold for the WP40 is not from the manufacturer. It allows you to decrease the speed of the pump so the flow is not so violent. You still have all the different modes.

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Originally Posted by rrasco

Which part would you like to see? Flow?

Yeah. Flow. You have a modified Reef Crest going?
I'm not sure what mode I'm going to use yet.
I found code on the RA web site that will have one mode for 2 hrs and then switch to another pre-determined mode.

rrasco · 05/12/2013, 05:11 PM

Pumps are running in a range of 15-45%.

rrasco · 05/12/2013, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Sacohen

Yeah. Flow. You have a modified Reef Crest going?
I'm not sure what mode I'm going to use yet.
I found code on the RA web site that will have one mode for 2 hrs and then switch to another pre-determined mode.

I'm actually running the code that pulls the Vortech profile from the internal memory and sets the main PWM outputs to use them. This way I can make changes via the RA portal. My min and max ranges are set via code and my base % is set in the portal. I'm not set on this configuration yet, I just got it running last night.

I can give you more details via PM if you're interested.

fredg89 · 05/12/2013, 05:15 PM

I guess I can't link the power supply, but just to make sure we are clear, it is the one on the fish-str website?

Sacohen · 05/12/2013, 05:26 PM

There are several voltage adjustable power supplies.
Yes Fish-Street does offer one. There is also an "LED dimmer" on EBay that I have been using for more than a month now and works fine, with no apparent side effects.

fredg89 · 05/12/2013, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sacohen

There are several voltage adjustable power supplies.
Yes Fish-Street does offer one. There is also an "LED dimmer" on EBay that I have been using for more than a month now and works fine, with no apparent side effects.

Nice, can you link the one you're using?

Sacohen · 05/12/2013, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by fredg89

Nice, can you link the one you're using?

PM'ed you with it.

brubakron · 05/12/2013, 06:26 PM

I just ordered three of them with the controllable power supplies and the rubber replacement impeller parts for my 265. If 3 provide too much flow then I will consider the wp25 , once there is more first hand experience on them, and keep a wp40, as a back up. I thought about it for awhile, and after reading through this thread am thinking that I will be happy with these.

jdezek · 05/12/2013, 06:31 PM

I want to get a reef angel so I can control them with it. Need to sell my RKE first

Dollybird · 05/13/2013, 05:41 PM

Got mine today, put it in the tank, plugged it all up and "NOT WORKING". Contoller working but pump not spinning. 10 mins later it randomly turns on. Will do a review after a week or so.

Skinnysloth · 05/13/2013, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dollybird

Got mine today, put it in the tank, plugged it all up and "NOT WORKING". Contoller working but pump not spinning. 10 mins later it randomly turns on. Will do a review after a week or so.

Have you tried opening the pump to see if the impeller is seated properly?

shifty51008 · 05/13/2013, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sacohen

There are several voltage adjustable power supplies.
Yes Fish-Street does offer one. There is also an "LED dimmer" on EBay that I have been using for more than a month now and works fine, with no apparent side effects.

Can you pm me the link also. And can you post pics of how you have it wired up?

fishcraze_1 · 05/13/2013, 10:30 PM

Im using mine straight out of box. No mods,variable power supply etc. and its perfect on w1 for 95 gallon wave tank.

Dollybird · 05/13/2013, 10:30 PM

Besides the minor hickup of initially not starting, this pump is amazing and just the right flow for my 75gal tank. love it.

brubakron · 05/15/2013, 04:30 PM

I received them yesterday (Tuesday) after placing the order on Sunday night. I am amazed at the fast shipping, they came from Hong Kong. I haven't had much time to play with them yet (considering construction isn't done yet on the fish room), but so far am impressed with the power heads. Build quality seems good, and the only one I have tried so far worked perfectly from the initial plug in.

vbsaltydog · 05/15/2013, 07:48 PM

Does anyone know if these have thermal and/or run dry protection? and do they sound an alarm if the impeller gets stuck?

salty joe · 05/15/2013, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by vbsaltydog

Does anyone know if these have thermal and/or run dry protection? and do they sound an alarm if the impeller gets stuck?

I don't think so.
Does Tunze have those protections?

vbsaltydog · 05/15/2013, 08:06 PM

Yes.

Dactylopterus · 05/15/2013, 09:46 PM

3000 posts!
I'm waiting for my wp40

jacob.morgan78 · 05/16/2013, 06:08 AM

now it's 3000!

Ordered mine on Monday... it's in the air, we'll see how long it takes to get here...

05/12/2013, 04:44 PM	#2977
rrasco Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,159	Which part would you like to see? Flow? __________________ -You had me at PWM

05/12/2013, 04:56 PM	#2979
rrasco Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,159	It allows you to run the modes from the controller with a limited maximum output. __________________ -You had me at PWM

05/12/2013, 05:11 PM	#2982
rrasco Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,159	Pumps are running in a range of 15-45%. __________________ -You had me at PWM

05/12/2013, 04:54 PM	#2978
fredg89 Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 86	So does the variable power supply that they sell with the pumps now let you use the wave modes but just limit the maximum output or does it just turn it to a mainstream powerhead with reduced output?

05/12/2013, 05:15 PM	#2984
fredg89 Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 86	I guess I can't link the power supply, but just to make sure we are clear, it is the one on the fish-str website?

05/12/2013, 05:26 PM	#2985
Sacohen Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Davie, FL Posts: 1,778	There are several voltage adjustable power supplies. Yes Fish-Street does offer one. There is also an "LED dimmer" on EBay that I have been using for more than a month now and works fine, with no apparent side effects.

05/12/2013, 06:26 PM	#2988
brubakron Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 178	I just ordered three of them with the controllable power supplies and the rubber replacement impeller parts for my 265. If 3 provide too much flow then I will consider the wp25 , once there is more first hand experience on them, and keep a wp40, as a back up. I thought about it for awhile, and after reading through this thread am thinking that I will be happy with these.

05/12/2013, 06:31 PM	#2989
jdezek Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 386	I want to get a reef angel so I can control them with it. Need to sell my RKE first

05/13/2013, 05:41 PM	#2990
Dollybird Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Auckland, New Zealand. Posts: 7	Got mine today, put it in the tank, plugged it all up and "NOT WORKING". Contoller working but pump not spinning. 10 mins later it randomly turns on. Will do a review after a week or so.

05/13/2013, 10:30 PM	#2993
fishcraze_1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 284	Im using mine straight out of box. No mods,variable power supply etc. and its perfect on w1 for 95 gallon wave tank.

05/13/2013, 10:30 PM	#2994
Dollybird Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Auckland, New Zealand. Posts: 7	Besides the minor hickup of initially not starting, this pump is amazing and just the right flow for my 75gal tank. love it.

05/15/2013, 04:30 PM	#2995
brubakron Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 178	I received them yesterday (Tuesday) after placing the order on Sunday night. I am amazed at the fast shipping, they came from Hong Kong. I haven't had much time to play with them yet (considering construction isn't done yet on the fish room), but so far am impressed with the power heads. Build quality seems good, and the only one I have tried so far worked perfectly from the initial plug in.

05/15/2013, 07:48 PM	#2996
vbsaltydog Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne Beach, FL. Posts: 603	Does anyone know if these have thermal and/or run dry protection? and do they sound an alarm if the impeller gets stuck?

05/15/2013, 08:06 PM	#2998
vbsaltydog Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne Beach, FL. Posts: 603	Yes.

05/15/2013, 09:46 PM	#2999
Dactylopterus Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 231	3000 posts! I'm waiting for my wp40

05/16/2013, 06:08 AM	#3000
jacob.morgan78 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, VA Posts: 1,184	now it's 3000! Ordered mine on Monday... it's in the air, we'll see how long it takes to get here...