anyone tried to using Jebo WP40?

[raynist]

Originally Posted by Editour2

Your not being rude......I understood the risk.....I already have 2 Tunze 6105's....but wanted supplemental flow so for $140 I purchased 2 of these. I also purchased another 10 for members of my reef club who have not reported any problems with theirs. I guess I did get the short end of the stick but at least the pump is operational in all other capacities. 1) I don't want to purchase another pump, 2) is a viable option if someone volunteers their invoice # and receipt which is unlikely and 3) is an option.....they want $6 each new controller which I'd be willing to pay....it's just the $35 shipping that annoys me.

Pm me your email address. I may be able to help you.

[Editour2]

PM sent

[Tickyty]

Has anyone come across any issues dialing back the WP40 using the e-bay knob device? Mainly looking for some early adopters thave have been using for 3 months or so. I have been running mine at full strength for about 2 months now and think I should dial back a tad.

[Sacohen]

I had no issues, but I have not been using the LED dimmer this whole time.
I used it for about a month - 1 1/2 months at about 50% on Else mode and it was fine.

I think Ron Reefman has been using it dialed back all this time with out a problem.

[Terrance]

My power supply is no longer working for the WP40. It was the one that came from the original WP40 box.

[salty joe]

Are you certain it's not the cord?
How long have you had it?

[spieszak]

Heads up. Reefers direct cancelled my order because of lawsuit threats. They were not "comfortable" telling me from whom the threats came, but I can think of two likely culprits, and i'm sure you all can figure them out on your own. I don't know if "everyone" will buckle under lawsuit threats, but if you are on the fence about ordering, i might advise you do so sooner rather than later.
i don't know if any of this has been covered in the 150 or so pages, but figured if it was, seeing it more than once would be better than not seeing it at all.

[Terrance]

i had it for 3 months.

when i tap the power supply with my foot it would work again. most recently it did not turn on again. it would tease me by turning on for a brief second immediately after the tap.

[rickyh24]

Originally Posted by spieszak

Heads up. Reefers direct cancelled my order because of lawsuit threats. They were not "comfortable" telling me from whom the threats came, but I can think of two likely culprits, and i'm sure you all can figure them out on your own. I don't know if "everyone" will buckle under lawsuit threats, but if you are on the fence about ordering, i might advise you do so sooner rather than later.
i don't know if any of this has been covered in the 150 or so pages, but figured if it was, seeing it more than once would be better than not seeing it at all.

Unreal.

[salty joe]

Originally Posted by Terrance

i had it for 3 months.

when i tap the power supply with my foot it would work again. most recently it did not turn on again. it would tease me by turning on for a brief second immediately after the tap.

The first thing I'd do is replace the cord.
If it is the supply, it sounds like a broken connection.

[Sacohen]

Originally Posted by Terrance

My power supply is no longer working for the WP40. It was the one that came from the original WP40 box.

Originally Posted by Terrance

i had it for 3 months.

when i tap the power supply with my foot it would work again. most recently it did not turn on again. it would tease me by turning on for a brief second immediately after the tap.

Definitely replace the power cord from the wall to the transformer.
This is a standard computer power supply cord.
If the problem is with the cord or the transformer the light on the transformer would be out or flickering when you tap it with your foot.

If the light is solid then the transformer is getting constant power and either the output of the transformer is bad or the controller is bad.

To check the output of the transformer use a voltmeter or multimeter and see if it is putting out a consistent 24V.

Who did you get the pump from?

[wcharon]

As indicated, here is a crappy video of the tank with the WP-40 in the back right corner.

http://youtu.be/0hre4cWCxok
100% 100% Add to Cancel

Can you guys please revise it and let me know your advice if i should get another WP-40 for the left side to avoid sand blow as you can see at he center of the tank in the final moments of the video.....

Thanks in advance for sharing your expertise....

Originally Posted by wcharon

Recieved mine also... Have to agree that it is super powerful and also big. Also running it in else mode ...

For those guys using 2 how you use them becuase mine is in the side and it reaches perfectlly the other side??? Also have anybody tried using them in the back corners rather than them in the sides???

Thanks for the input becuase still deciding if i am going to buy another one for the other side...

[SimonSKL]

Originally Posted by wcharon

As indicated, here is a crappy video of the tank with the WP-40 in the back right corner.

http://youtu.be/0hre4cWCxok
100% 100% Add to Cancel

Can you guys please revise it and let me know your advice if i should get another WP-40 for the left side to avoid sand blow as you can see at he center of the tank in the final moments of the video.....

Thanks in advance for sharing your expertise....

Since you are keeping mostly LPS, one WP40 probably is adequate. Are you running it in ELSE or Hi mode? You can also run in W1 mode to keep the sand from blowing. Also angling the pump up and more to the center of the tank to keep the current from bouncing off the front glass may help.

[wcharon]

Thanks... I am running in Else mode and i am willing to go thru SPS also. The pump is around 5 inches from the top and it's not in the center side because i didn't like the look.

It is really in the back corner angled up and to the other corner. TO be honest i haven't tried Hi neither W1 because i like the flow of the pulsing else mode...

Maybe this pic will let you see the angle of the WP-40...

20130717_202804.jpg

[Texanjordan]

wcharon, what is that pump in the middle of your tank back wall that moves from left to right? Is it powered to do that?

[wcharon]

Correct. That's a 3/4 Sea Swirl... Excelent piece of equipment.... It helps a lot on the current flow motion. You can configure it to swing 45 or 90 degrees.

Originally Posted by Texanjordan

wcharon, what is that pump in the middle of your tank back wall that moves from left to right? Is it powered to do that?

[shanebc21]

Originally Posted by wcharon

Recieved mine also... Have to agree that it is super powerful and also big. Also running it in else mode ...

For those guys using 2 how you use them becuase mine is in the side and it reaches perfectlly the other side??? Also have anybody tried using them in the back corners rather than them in the sides???

Thanks for the input becuase still deciding if i am going to buy another one for the other side...

I have the MP40 on the side wall of a 6ft 125g on W1 and it gets great flow, circulation to kick up settlement and great coral movement. I defenitly dont need two.

[Touring]

The new controller does not solve the night resistor problem. going to radio shack today to try the one suggested

[wcharon]

Agree. Yesterday i tried the W1 mode with S1 and didn't have the sand blow. The dial knob was half way.

Seems that i am going to stick with one only and change settings betweek Else and W1 mode....

Thanks....

Originally Posted by shanebc21

I have the MP40 on the side wall of a 6ft 125g on W1 and it gets great flow, circulation to kick up settlement and great coral movement. I defenitly dont need two.

[Tickyty]

Originally Posted by nunodinis

I'm working on a way to control max power trough a potentiometer, but its not finished yet.


Attached is a scheme(not technically designed), of the future controller(with the potentiometer already included, but the code its not adapted yet).



The picture is also designed to use only one power suplly, but its not tested the(this last part).
The test was Arduino + Leds + Pushbuttons(and respective resistors), with 24V Power suply to the pump, and arduino connected to the computer. So you should always test if the signal coming from arduinos PWM and GND is 5V when PWM = Max(256), so you wont burn the pumps internal circuit.



As soon as i have the full circuit(one power supply and the potentiometer) done i'll post some aditions

All the best.

Have you been able to get the potentiometer to work?

[giloop]

Originally Posted by Touring

The new controller does not solve the night resistor problem. going to radio shack today to try the one suggested

I got my WP40 two days ago with the new controller and mine works fine in complete darkness in night mode.

[Texanjordan]

Is there any internet store in the US that sells these? I would rather buy in the states and not have to wait 2 weeks for shipping, and I dont want Ebay, because I want a warranty. Has anyone used reefsupplycanada.com to purchase these units?

[barry_keith]

FS shipping is fast, most got there pumps in 5 business days, as long as they're in stock. Email Eric, he'll be able to tell you.

[rickyh24]

Got my Wp25. It is great. Kicking my tanks butt on else mode at the slowest setting. Only thing is that sensor is damn small. I could not find it. I either lost it not it was not there. If I am going to keep my controller under my tank is it even worth worrying about getting the sensor?

[tone973]

I think im going to order one of these also. For the price you cant beat it. Everything I have bin reading has bin good. Have not seen anything bad said about this product.