anyone tried to using Jebo WP40? - Page 91

RFLKPTR · 04/08/2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ganjero

Oh yes you are right, there are not issues with Jeabo pumps...because the don't exist

The next manufacturer in line will be Jerboa!

SimonSKL · 04/08/2013, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by davidjolene

Any updates or reviews yet on this? because i was looking into tunze would like to see some reviews before i go with the tunze

We have 91 pages of review! Did you read any of these posts?

Sacohen · 04/08/2013, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by davidjolene

Any updates or reviews yet on this? because i was looking into tunze would like to see some reviews before i go with the tunze

There are 90 pages of reviews.
Basically the pump is great for the price, but customer service and support is terrible.

I guess the CS depends on where you get it from.

I have not heard anything about CS from anyone except Fish-Street.com.

tunicata · 04/08/2013, 11:09 AM

Oh, wow, thanks for the info Sacohen!!!
I will definitely let them know as I did order through Fishstreet.

Other than that this thing is pretty neat. I will get around to ordering the variable supply unit so I can see if I can use else mode in my tank.

Tickyty · 04/08/2013, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by tomservo

I've spoken with someone over at jebao. I help out with a local fish store and the owner is German, doesn't speak so good english.. Anyways, over at Jebao they speak good english, I was told they have a 1 year warranty.. I would bet that their warranty process works like many other companies - they don't want to deal with the end user because it takes too much time and cost dealing with individual RMA's. What they want to do is get a box periodically with a bunch of RMA stuff and replace it to the dealer/wholesaler. It costs real money to have staff unbox junk and test dozens or hundreds of boxes, and send out new. It also adds a line of "defense" against getting working product returned as defective for no reason, which is a HUGE problem for retailers here.

Jebao works like many other chinese manufacturers, in that they don't stock anything. When you order, that's when they make your stuff. They do sell replacement parts (which my friend will be stocking).

Anyways, the pump has built in flow control, you just need to add a $2 potentiometer to "unlock" it. something like a 10k pot, with the middle lead going to the "VA" input on the pump, one side of the pot to ground and the other to the VA output from the controller chip.

Have you tried this to verify?

Sacohen · 04/08/2013, 11:28 AM

What size tank do you have?
I had this running Else mode on full 24v until I got my variable supply and it was not to bad, It took a little adjusting for placement and angle, but I had good movement in the tank and nothing was getting destroyed.

I put my Variable power supply on last week and I'm not sure if I'm happy with it.
I have it set at like 21v. When I hooked a voltmeter up to the output and adjusted the dial 15 and 18 v were virtually in the same position and 21v was a good bit up the dial.

I'm thinking of going with the PWM board, but don't know that much about it.
there has been reports that the one in this post works and it is $9.30 (Free shipping).
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...postcount=1783

I found one which looks similar for 6.99 (including Shipping).

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-12V-24V-P...item2328b15b77

bluewater921 · 04/08/2013, 11:30 AM

i like my pump .. have had no trouble with it .. it sure beats having 5 pumps in my tank . now all i need is 1 ..

everyone has to wait .. its all up to us customs and when they release it to USPS for shipping with in the US ..

Sacohen · 04/08/2013, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bluewater921

i like my pump .. have had no trouble with it .. it sure beats having 5 pumps in my tank . now all i need is 1 ..

everyone has to wait .. its all up to us customs and when they release it to USPS for shipping with in the US ..

I haven't had problems with the pump.
I had a bad power cord and issues with the night sensor.
My gripe is with the customer support or lack of it.

Reeferz412 · 04/08/2013, 11:38 AM

I can't imagine what the WP25 support will be like. Non existent I bet for what you will be paying for a smaller scale, cheaper pump.

bluewater921 · 04/08/2013, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Sacohen

I haven't had problems with the pump.
I had a bad power cord and issues with the night sensor.
My gripe is with the customer support or lack of it.

it took me a few days on my light sensor to find the sweet spot for it .. i notice tho when my stunners come on in the morning it takes bout 30 mins before the wave will start but at night right when the stunners go off it goes into light mode with no trouble .. seems like alot of people have had trouble with the cord .. i didnt even bother with the cord they sent . just used a old printer cable ..

i still have not tried the voltage drop .. im just going to leave it at 24 volts ..

Sacohen · 04/08/2013, 11:43 AM

It will probably be the same.
Again I've only have and heard of support with Fist-Street.com
I can't speak for any of the others selling it, but from what I've read the manufacturer is wiping their hands of it and leaving support up to the distributor.

You have to keep in mind that the people selling it on EBAY are getting it from Fish-Street.com,so you are dealing with at least a third party seller.

I was also told by the manufacturer that Fish-Street did not purchase the pumps directly from them they bought them from their distributor in China.

Sacohen · 04/08/2013, 11:46 AM

Fish-Street and Jebao both confirmed to me that there were issue with the power cord.
I don't really see how, it is a pretty straight forward thing.

bluewater921 · 04/08/2013, 11:56 AM

the ones are e bay doesnt that void out any warranties tho cause they are a 3rd party seller ? that would be a question to ask FS ..

Sacohen · 04/08/2013, 12:08 PM

I would think so,but couldn't tell you for sure.

njasmin · 04/08/2013, 12:14 PM

Just wanting to give some feedback...i read somewhere in here that someone was skeptical to put this in a 60g cube. here is a video of mine in the 60g cube(sorry for terrible quality)

http://youtu.be/M1bg208p2Gc

Originally as mentioned, the pump was a little too strong for the tank and i had to mount it lower until i got the ac adapter and am now running it at 18.5v. Seems to be doing fine and gives the tank some good flow. Just gotta tweak around with the placement of the pump

bluewater921 · 04/08/2013, 12:49 PM

yea i would too thats why i will stay away from any e bay seller and go directly to the source ..

mess7777 · 04/08/2013, 01:05 PM

I notice pretty much everyone has this on wavemode. How is it working out just as a powerhead? I am thinking about one for my 90g but already have a tunze wavemaker...just need more random flow.

leeit2me · 04/08/2013, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by njasmin

Just wanting to give some feedback...i read somewhere in here that someone was skeptical to put this in a 60g cube. here is a video of mine in the 60g cube(sorry for terrible quality)

http://youtu.be/M1bg208p2Gc

Originally as mentioned, the pump was a little too strong for the tank and i had to mount it lower until i got the ac adapter and am now running it at 18.5v. Seems to be doing fine and gives the tank some good flow. Just gotta tweak around with the placement of the pump

Oh man.... and I place an order for two of these pumps for my 60 cube....

LOL.. probably save it for future upgrade tank........

Haxer · 04/08/2013, 01:13 PM

I have mine on the "ELSE" mode similiar to a vortech reefcrest mode. I feel it would go great with a tunze wavebox. You could get two and take the wavebox out and free up some space... And still do a wave or random ...

jrp1588 · 04/08/2013, 01:16 PM

I also use else mode. I feel waves are a bit of a gimmick. It works great in this mode.

mess7777 · 04/08/2013, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Haxer

I have mine on the "ELSE" mode similiar to a vortech reefcrest mode. I feel it would go great with a tunze wavebox. You could get two and take the wavebox out and free up some space... And still do a wave or random ...

cool thanks. I am not ready to give up the wavebox yet. I do like it and these pumps haven't been around long enough to prove long lived like the Tunze reputation.

degibson84 · 04/08/2013, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sacohen

I have not heard anything about CS from anyone except Fish-Street.com.

which is horrible one of my two came crushed and the impeller wont turn and they are refusing to refund or exchange or anything. The tell me that it is OK all of the pumps they got from the manufacture were crushed during shipping to them.

treetopflyn · 04/08/2013, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jrp1588

I also use else mode. I feel waves are a bit of a gimmick. It works great in this mode.

Gimmick? Ever been in the ocean, snorkel/dive a real coral reefs? The wave modes give the closest visual to actually looking at a real coral reef. Is it needed? No Does it look more natural? Yes

Sacohen · 04/08/2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by degibson84

which is horrible one of my two came crushed and the impeller wont turn and they are refusing to refund or exchange or anything. The tell me that it is OK all of the pumps they got from the manufacture were crushed during shipping to them.

Where did you get it from.
Fish-Street seems to be pretty good about fixing actual problems.
This seems like something they would cover.

bluewater921 · 04/08/2013, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sacohen

Where did you get it from.
Fish-Street seems to be pretty good about fixing actual problems.
This seems like something they would cover.

yea i would like to know where you got it from too ..

04/08/2013, 11:30 AM	#2257
bluewater921 Registered Member. Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: melbourne fla Posts: 605	i like my pump .. have had no trouble with it .. it sure beats having 5 pumps in my tank . now all i need is 1 .. everyone has to wait .. its all up to us customs and when they release it to USPS for shipping with in the US .. __________________ if i was a fish i would play on the reef & swim in the surf Current Tank Info: 180 in the wall reef

04/08/2013, 11:38 AM	#2259
Reeferz412 Coral Hoarder Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,247	I can't imagine what the WP25 support will be like. Non existent I bet for what you will be paying for a smaller scale, cheaper pump. __________________ Alex FMAS Member Current Tank Info: 400 Gallons of frags... 30 gallon Deep Blue mixed reef ... 70 other tanks throughout south FL

04/08/2013, 11:56 AM	#2263
bluewater921 Registered Member. Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: melbourne fla Posts: 605	the ones are e bay doesnt that void out any warranties tho cause they are a 3rd party seller ? that would be a question to ask FS .. __________________ if i was a fish i would play on the reef & swim in the surf Current Tank Info: 180 in the wall reef

04/08/2013, 12:49 PM	#2266
bluewater921 Registered Member. Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: melbourne fla Posts: 605	yea i would too thats why i will stay away from any e bay seller and go directly to the source .. __________________ if i was a fish i would play on the reef & swim in the surf Current Tank Info: 180 in the wall reef

04/08/2013, 11:09 AM	#2254
tunicata Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY 11238 Posts: 486	Oh, wow, thanks for the info Sacohen!!! I will definitely let them know as I did order through Fishstreet. Other than that this thing is pretty neat. I will get around to ordering the variable supply unit so I can see if I can use else mode in my tank.

04/08/2013, 11:28 AM	#2256
Sacohen Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Davie, FL Posts: 1,778	What size tank do you have? I had this running Else mode on full 24v until I got my variable supply and it was not to bad, It took a little adjusting for placement and angle, but I had good movement in the tank and nothing was getting destroyed. I put my Variable power supply on last week and I'm not sure if I'm happy with it. I have it set at like 21v. When I hooked a voltmeter up to the output and adjusted the dial 15 and 18 v were virtually in the same position and 21v was a good bit up the dial. I'm thinking of going with the PWM board, but don't know that much about it. there has been reports that the one in this post works and it is $9.30 (Free shipping). http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...postcount=1783 I found one which looks similar for 6.99 (including Shipping). http://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-12V-24V-P...item2328b15b77

04/08/2013, 11:43 AM	#2261
Sacohen Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Davie, FL Posts: 1,778	It will probably be the same. Again I've only have and heard of support with Fist-Street.com I can't speak for any of the others selling it, but from what I've read the manufacturer is wiping their hands of it and leaving support up to the distributor. You have to keep in mind that the people selling it on EBAY are getting it from Fish-Street.com,so you are dealing with at least a third party seller. I was also told by the manufacturer that Fish-Street did not purchase the pumps directly from them they bought them from their distributor in China.

04/08/2013, 11:46 AM	#2262
Sacohen Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Davie, FL Posts: 1,778	Fish-Street and Jebao both confirmed to me that there were issue with the power cord. I don't really see how, it is a pretty straight forward thing.

04/08/2013, 12:08 PM	#2264
Sacohen Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Davie, FL Posts: 1,778	I would think so,but couldn't tell you for sure.

04/08/2013, 12:14 PM	#2265
njasmin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 32	Just wanting to give some feedback...i read somewhere in here that someone was skeptical to put this in a 60g cube. here is a video of mine in the 60g cube(sorry for terrible quality) http://youtu.be/M1bg208p2Gc Originally as mentioned, the pump was a little too strong for the tank and i had to mount it lower until i got the ac adapter and am now running it at 18.5v. Seems to be doing fine and gives the tank some good flow. Just gotta tweak around with the placement of the pump

04/08/2013, 01:05 PM	#2267
mess7777 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: QC,QC Posts: 987	I notice pretty much everyone has this on wavemode. How is it working out just as a powerhead? I am thinking about one for my 90g but already have a tunze wavemaker...just need more random flow.

04/08/2013, 01:13 PM	#2269
Haxer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cross Hill, SC Posts: 250	I have mine on the "ELSE" mode similiar to a vortech reefcrest mode. I feel it would go great with a tunze wavebox. You could get two and take the wavebox out and free up some space... And still do a wave or random ...

04/08/2013, 01:16 PM	#2270
jrp1588 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,864	I also use else mode. I feel waves are a bit of a gimmick. It works great in this mode.