Anyone have or know where I can find an OLD Waveline 6000 Controller?

SecondLife · 01/14/2017, 10:44 PM

The controller on my old Waveline DC-6000 pump took a dump and after a thorough search of the internet I was only able to find the new Apex Compatible model. Since I have no plans to go Apex anytime soon ( due to the money , as always) I was wondering if someone out there has one of these old style controllers for trade or sale, or can possibly steer me in the right direction. I see there are other parts one needs to change on the pump with the Apex upgrade, but are those changes only necessary to make it Apex compatible, or will my old pump still work ( just not Apex compatible) as it did before If I bought the new controller w/o changing the impeller and volute? Thanks....Ron

SecondLife · 01/16/2017, 12:47 AM

Well it looks like nobody (that has seen this) can help with finding the old Waveline controllers,but I will bet someone can answer the second part of the question. Is the old Waveline DC 6000 compatible with the Apex ready controller for purposes of running it as before or will I have to change the volute and impeller as well. Remember I am not looking to go Apex, I simply want it to run as it did previously...Ron

SecondLife · 01/16/2017, 12:48 AM

Well it looks like nobody (that has seen this) can help with finding the old Waveline controllers,but I will bet someone can answer the second part of the question. Is the old Waveline DC 6000 compatible with the Apex ready controller for purposes of running it was before or will I have to change the volute and impeller as well. Remember I am not looking to go Apex, I simply want it to run as it did previously...Ron

SecondLife · 01/16/2017, 12:50 AM

sorry for the double post. I was trying to edit and this is what happened

Pseudo69 · 01/16/2017, 05:28 AM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Waveline-DC4...gAAOSwaB5XluRA

Same controller as the 6000

HTH

SecondLife · 01/16/2017, 05:49 PM

Can anyone else verify that??

moondoggy4 · 01/16/2017, 07:40 PM

It looks just like my 6000 controller, but mine says 6000

ericarenee · 01/16/2017, 08:06 PM

i thought i read somewhere they stopped selling these pumps because of controller issues. Then re released it with a different better controller.
Knowing you cant find a replacement it seems you would want the NEWER Controller ..

Since i do not have the pump i am just going by what i read when i was about to buy one..

Just a Thought

SecondLife · 01/18/2017, 02:32 PM

Fact is I AM willing to buy the newer controller. I have seen them as low as $40 and I can go there. But the newer controllers are Apex ready and I can do without all that. I have read that in order to go Apex with the new controller one needs to replace the volute and impeller, which is a much costlier (is that a word) proposition and a waste for my purposes. So that is why I also am here asking if i simply want my pump to do exactly what it used to do , do I need to buy the new volute and impeller, or are those parts only necessary if one wants to go Apex?? With all the wealth of knowledge out there I am surprised to have not received an answer

BTW the various controllers on the original waveline pumps are all pretty much IDENTICAL in appearance except for the model #. I had access to a Waveline 4000 controller and after hooking up to my 6000 it did nothing. I suppose it is entire possible the pump went out when the controller quit, I simply do not know.That is why I am looking to see if someone else can verify the 4000 controller will run the 6000 pump. Thanks....Ron

SecondLife · 01/20/2017, 03:27 PM

Bump

xabo · 01/21/2017, 12:13 PM

Have you tried contacting Waveline or one of their distributors? I've had a couple of controllers replaced by either.

jason2459 · 01/21/2017, 03:08 PM

You do not need an apex to use the apex compatible version. I would get the apex compatible version. They fixed a few things and has a much better heatsink to keep the controller cooler.

SecondLife · 01/31/2017, 09:54 AM

I contacted one of the distrubuters but failed to get a reponse. I will try a different one. Once again i wish to state I am willing to nut the Apex compatible controller, but do I need to buy the new volue and impeller as well even if zi am not going Apex. i simply wish to use this pump same as I always have......Ron

moondoggy4 · 02/01/2017, 10:01 AM

Contact Aquatic Warehouse they are in san diego

SecondLife · 02/07/2017, 02:13 PM

Been offline a few days as I am prepping to move (NEVER FUN) But I will give Aquatic Warehouse a shout ans see I they tell me what I want to hear....Ron

SecondLife · 02/07/2017, 06:05 PM

Been offline the past few days prepping to move (never fun) but I wi will give Aquatic Warehouse a shout and get their input.....Ron

SecondLife · 02/07/2017, 08:15 PM

Been offline the past few days prepping to move (never fun) but I will give Aquatic Warehouse a shout and get their input.....Ron

moondoggy4 · 02/07/2017, 08:17 PM

I spoke with whom I believe is the manager of Aquatic Warehouse and he stated that they are a distributor of Waveline that is where I bought mine from, he also stated that they have a bunch of parts laying around as well.
This is a very nice LFS with lots of equipment such as ATI skimmers Alpha skimmers, aquariums etc. and I have no relationship with them other than being a customer.

SecondLife · 02/07/2017, 08:21 PM

Again sorry for the repeat posts . I am trying to figure out how to edit my posts and wound up repeating myself. I have not found a way to to edit my posts and to make matters worse I wind up with duplicate posts.

SecondLife · 02/07/2017, 08:27 PM

Thanks Moondoggy I will be checking in with them tomorrow

01/14/2017, 10:44 PM	#1
SecondLife Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 32	Anyone have or know where I can find an OLD Waveline 6000 Controller? The controller on my old Waveline DC-6000 pump took a dump and after a thorough search of the internet I was only able to find the new Apex Compatible model. Since I have no plans to go Apex anytime soon ( due to the money , as always) I was wondering if someone out there has one of these old style controllers for trade or sale, or can possibly steer me in the right direction. I see there are other parts one needs to change on the pump with the Apex upgrade, but are those changes only necessary to make it Apex compatible, or will my old pump still work ( just not Apex compatible) as it did before If I bought the new controller w/o changing the impeller and volute? Thanks....Ron

01/16/2017, 08:06 PM	#8
ericarenee Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Louisville Kentucky Posts: 3,110	i thought i read somewhere they stopped selling these pumps because of controller issues. Then re released it with a different better controller. Knowing you cant find a replacement it seems you would want the NEWER Controller .. Since i do not have the pump i am just going by what i read when i was about to buy one.. Just a Thought __________________ 240+G Mixed BB Reef tank.. 350 G Marine Pond. And the expensive stuff that runs it. Chic's are for Chic's You silly men Go Fishing or something... Current Tank Info: 240= gal Reef /550 Gallon Saltwater pond 72 G Bay front Tropical aquarium

01/18/2017, 02:32 PM	#9
SecondLife Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 32	waveline 6000 Fact is I AM willing to buy the newer controller. I have seen them as low as $40 and I can go there. But the newer controllers are Apex ready and I can do without all that. I have read that in order to go Apex with the new controller one needs to replace the volute and impeller, which is a much costlier (is that a word) proposition and a waste for my purposes. So that is why I also am here asking if i simply want my pump to do exactly what it used to do , do I need to buy the new volute and impeller, or are those parts only necessary if one wants to go Apex?? With all the wealth of knowledge out there I am surprised to have not received an answer BTW the various controllers on the original waveline pumps are all pretty much IDENTICAL in appearance except for the model #. I had access to a Waveline 4000 controller and after hooking up to my 6000 it did nothing. I suppose it is entire possible the pump went out when the controller quit, I simply do not know.That is why I am looking to see if someone else can verify the 4000 controller will run the 6000 pump. Thanks....Ron

01/21/2017, 03:08 PM	#12
jason2459 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,671	You do not need an apex to use the apex compatible version. I would get the apex compatible version. They fixed a few things and has a much better heatsink to keep the controller cooler. __________________ rebuild and recovery log: No more red house, you'll have to click on my name and visit my homepage! You can check out my parameters at reeftronics dot net website and look for my username. Current Tank Info: 180g mixed reef w/ a beananimal overflow to a dolomite RRUGF. \| 20g long G. Smithii Mantis Tank

01/16/2017, 12:47 AM	#2
SecondLife Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 32	Well it looks like nobody (that has seen this) can help with finding the old Waveline controllers,but I will bet someone can answer the second part of the question. Is the old Waveline DC 6000 compatible with the Apex ready controller for purposes of running it as before or will I have to change the volute and impeller as well. Remember I am not looking to go Apex, I simply want it to run as it did previously...Ron

01/16/2017, 12:48 AM	#3
SecondLife Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 32	Well it looks like nobody (that has seen this) can help with finding the old Waveline controllers,but I will bet someone can answer the second part of the question. Is the old Waveline DC 6000 compatible with the Apex ready controller for purposes of running it was before or will I have to change the volute and impeller as well. Remember I am not looking to go Apex, I simply want it to run as it did previously...Ron

01/16/2017, 12:50 AM	#4
SecondLife Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 32	sorry for the double post. I was trying to edit and this is what happened

01/16/2017, 05:28 AM	#5
Pseudo69 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 372	http://www.ebay.com/itm/Waveline-DC4...gAAOSwaB5XluRA Same controller as the 6000 HTH

01/16/2017, 05:49 PM	#6
SecondLife Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 32	Can anyone else verify that??

01/16/2017, 07:40 PM	#7
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	It looks just like my 6000 controller, but mine says 6000

01/20/2017, 03:27 PM	#10
SecondLife Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 32	Bump

01/21/2017, 12:13 PM	#11
xabo Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wash. D.C. Posts: 637	Have you tried contacting Waveline or one of their distributors? I've had a couple of controllers replaced by either.

01/31/2017, 09:54 AM	#13
SecondLife Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 32	I contacted one of the distrubuters but failed to get a reponse. I will try a different one. Once again i wish to state I am willing to nut the Apex compatible controller, but do I need to buy the new volue and impeller as well even if zi am not going Apex. i simply wish to use this pump same as I always have......Ron

02/01/2017, 10:01 AM	#14
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Contact Aquatic Warehouse they are in san diego

02/07/2017, 02:13 PM	#15
SecondLife Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 32	Been offline a few days as I am prepping to move (NEVER FUN) But I will give Aquatic Warehouse a shout ans see I they tell me what I want to hear....Ron

02/07/2017, 06:05 PM	#16
SecondLife Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 32	Been offline the past few days prepping to move (never fun) but I wi will give Aquatic Warehouse a shout and get their input.....Ron

02/07/2017, 08:15 PM	#17
SecondLife Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 32	Been offline the past few days prepping to move (never fun) but I will give Aquatic Warehouse a shout and get their input.....Ron

02/07/2017, 08:17 PM	#18
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I spoke with whom I believe is the manager of Aquatic Warehouse and he stated that they are a distributor of Waveline that is where I bought mine from, he also stated that they have a bunch of parts laying around as well. This is a very nice LFS with lots of equipment such as ATI skimmers Alpha skimmers, aquariums etc. and I have no relationship with them other than being a customer.

02/07/2017, 08:21 PM	#19
SecondLife Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 32	Again sorry for the repeat posts . I am trying to figure out how to edit my posts and wound up repeating myself. I have not found a way to to edit my posts and to make matters worse I wind up with duplicate posts.

02/07/2017, 08:27 PM	#20
SecondLife Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 32	Thanks Moondoggy I will be checking in with them tomorrow